Cadillac STS 2010 User Manual

2010 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. 1-14
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 1-20
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . 2-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . . 2-8
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 2-28
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2-52
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . 3-12
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . 3-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 3-22
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-25
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . 3-37
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 3-41
Universal Home Remote System . .... . . . . . . . . ... 3-49
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 3-56
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 3-57
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 3-58
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 4-44
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-69
Audio System(s) . .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 4-94
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 5-29
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . 6-4
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-6
Checking Things Under the Hood . .... . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-45
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-46
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6-48
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Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-49
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 6-50
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . ........ . . 6-51
Tires . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . 6-108
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6-116
Electrical System . .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 6-116
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 6-130
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-2
Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information . ... . . . .. . . . 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 8-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name STS are registered trademarks and the name STS-V is a trademark of General Motors LLC.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limitedfor Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com

Index

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Litho in the U.S.A. Part No. 25919507 A First Printing
©
2009 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols

Warning 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.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
WARNING:
{
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not,” “Do not do this,or Do not let this happen.

Vehicle Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gage
+ : Fuses
i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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2 NOTES
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Section 1 In Brief

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . .. . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-7
Heated Seats (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 1-8
Heated Seats (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-8
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . ... . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-14
Satellite Radio . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Bluetooth
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 1-17
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . 1-17
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-18
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-20
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
StabiliTrak
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Engine Oil Life System . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-21
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
®
OnStar
. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-23
1-1

Instrument Panel

1-2
A. Outlet Adjustment on page 448.
B. Instrument Panel Brightness
Operation and Displays Display (HUD)
on page 438
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Headlamps page 412
on page 427
. Adaptive Cruise Control
on page 435
on page 470
(If Equipped).
on page 44
. Cruise Control
on page 415 (If Equipped) . Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
on page 46
(If Equipped) .
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 452.
E. Windshield Wipers on page 410.
F. Audio System(s)
System
on page 4113
on page 494
(If Equipped) .
G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
. Navigation/Radio
on page 4134 (If Equipped) . Adaptive Cruise Control page 415 on page 44
(If Equipped) . Heated Steering Wheel
(If Equipped) .
. DIC
. Head-Up
.
on
on
H. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
on page 43
.
I. Horn on page 43.
J. Ignition Positions on page 326.
K. Dual Climate Control System
on page 444
.
L. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 43.
M. Cupholders on page 356.
N. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 59.
O. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 330
.
P. Glove Box on page 356.
1-3

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.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The keyless access transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.
Press K to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors.
Press
Q to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold
L and release to locate the vehicle.
Press
Press and hold alarm.
L again to cancel the panic alarm.
Press
Press the button (A) to remove the key. The key can be used for all locks.
See Keys Operation on page 35.
V to open the trunk.
L for three seconds to sound the panic
on page 33
and Keyless Access System

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the remote keyless access transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
Q .
hold
/ until the turn signal lamps flash.
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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. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Press the Acc. button (ignition switch).
.
Turn on the valet lockout switch.
/ until the parking lamps turn off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 310.

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From the outside:
.
Pull the front door handle. If the vehicle has a keyless access transmitter, the vehicle recognizes the transmitter and automatically unlocks the door.
.
Another way to lock or unlock the vehicle, is to press
Q or K on the keyless access transmitter.
See Vehicle Personalization
on page 358
for information on how to program the keyless access feature.
From the inside:
.
Press the power door lock switch located on each front door. See Power Door Locks
on page 313
for more information.
.
Push down or pull up on the manual door lock knob for the rear door. The knob is located at the top of the door panel near the window.
Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors.
" : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock
the doors.
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Trunk

Trunk 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.
See Trunk
on page 315
for more information.

Windows

The power window switches are located on the armrest near each window. Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window to the desired level. Lift up the front of the switch to the first position to close the window.
See Windows
See Power Windows information.
on page 318
on page 319
for more information.
for more
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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.
See Power Seats on page 22.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat(s).
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward.
See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 24.
Power Lumbar Adjustment
The control is located on the outboard side of the front seat(s).
Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.
Press the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the position of the lumbar support.
See Power Lumbar on page 23.
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Heated Seats (Front)

On vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel.
z : Press the up or down arrow to turn on the heated seat at the highest or lowest setting.
Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or lower the setting. Press the down arrow until the indicator on the climate control displays is off.
See Heated Seats
on page 23
for more information.

Heated Seats (Rear)

If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the center console.
Press the button to turn the heated seat on. Press the button again to decrease the seat temperature or turn the seat off.
The indicator lights represent which setting the heat is on, 3 being the highest.
See Heated Seats
on page 27
for more information.
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Heated and Ventilated Seats

On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel.
z : Press to heat the seat and seatback. { : Press to ventilate the seat.
For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 24

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
For more information see Head Restraints
page 26
.
on

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 28.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 213.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 222.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 239
.
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Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seatmounted side impact airbags and the roofrail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.
United States Canada
See Passenger Sensing System important information.
on page 261
for

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.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to the center position when finished adjusting.
The preferred mirror positions can be stored with the memory option. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 375.
1-10
The dimming feature automatically adjusts the driver outside mirror for the glare of the headlamps behind your vehicle. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
on page 337
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.
for more information.
Interior Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror for more information.
on page 337

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel:
.
Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down.
.
Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel towards the front or rear of the vehicle.
See Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
on page 43
.
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Interior Lighting

Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened.
For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
For more information on interior lamps, see:
.
Reading Lamps on page 436.
.
Entry Lighting on page 436.
.
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 435.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever.
O : Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has four positions:
O : Turns off all lamps and automatic lighting features,
including Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and IntelliBeam.
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending upon how much light is outside of the vehicle.
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; : Turns on the parking lamps and other lamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps and other lamps.
For more information, see:
.
Headlamps on page 427.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 432.
.
Fog Lamps on page 433.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

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 The lever will return to its original position. For several wipes, hold the lever in this position.
9 : Turns the windshield wipers off. & : For a delayed wiping cycle, move the lever
to
& and turn the delay adjustment band to adjust the
frequency of wipes. x : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or
down for less frequent wipes. The windshield wiper lever must be set to
6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes.
See Windshield Wipers Washer on page 411.
& for this feature to work.
7 and then release it.
on page 410
and Windshield
1-13

Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle with this system.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Vehicles With Heated and Ventilated Seats Shown,
A. Driver and Passenger
Side Power Buttons
B. Ventilated Seat
C. AUTO
D. Air Recirculation
E. Air Conditioning
See Dual Climate Control System Rear Climate Control System on page 449.
1-14
Vehicles Without Similar
F. Heated Seat
G. Fan Control
H. Defrost
I. Rear Window Defogger
J. Air Delivery Mode
Control
on page 444
and
Radio with CD
O : Press to turn the system on and off.
n : Turn to increase or to decrease the volume.
SRCE : Press to select between the radio or the CD player.
BAND : Press to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2.
w : Turn to select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations.
For more information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on page 495.
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.
To program preset stations:
1. Tune to a station and select the equalization, DSP, or PTY (program type) setting if desired.
2. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for two seconds until a beep sounds. The set preset station number displays above the set pushbutton. If the numbered pushbutton is pressed for less then two seconds, the radio tunes to the station set to that pushbutton.
3. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
For more information, see Radio(s) on page 495.
Setting the Clock
To adjust the time:
1. Press
2. Turn
3. Press
4. Turn
5. Press
To adjust the date:
1. Press
2. Turn
3. Press
4. Turn
5. Press
w , located on the radio, to enter the
main menu.
w until SET CLOCK displays.
w to select SET CLOCK.
w to adjust the time.
w to update the time and VEHICLE TIME
UPDATED displays.
w to enter the main menu.
w until SET DATE displays.
w to select SET DATE.
w to adjust the date.
w to update the date and VEHICLE DATE
UPDATED displays.
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Satellite Radio

XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, refer to:
.
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
.
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See XM Satellite Radio Serviceunder Radio(s)
page 495
.

Steering Wheel Controls

The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicles options.
on
¨ SEEK © : Press to go to the next or previous
radio station or track on a CD.
SRCE : Press to select between AM, FM, XM, or CD.
SCAN : Press and hold to scan radio stations.
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y z : Press to go to the next or previous radio station
stored as a favorite or tack on a CD.
e −: Press to increase or to decrease the volume.
+
b g : Press and release to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press and release again to turn the sound on.
®
For vehicles with Bluetooth system, press and hold to interact with those systems.
Bluetooth
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicles audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, see Bluetooth
®
, OnStar®, or a navigation
®
on page 4113.

Navigation System

The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more information.
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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)
The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.
« 4 ª : Press to scroll through the available vehicle
information displays which may include digital speed display, fuel range, fuel economy, fuel used, average speed, timer, battery voltage, tire pressure, engine oil life, and display units.
With Head-Up
Display (HUD)
If you have an STS-V, the DIC also has additional vehicle information displays which include engine boost, engine oil temperature, oil pressure, and transmission fluid temperature.
AB 3 00 or 3 : Press to scroll through the
odometer, trip odometer A and trip odometer B.
4 // : Press to reset certain DIC features and to
acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display.
EM : Press this button to change the display from English to metric.
« ~ ª : Press to change the position of the HUD
on the windshield.
For more information about HUD, see Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 438.
For information on adjusting the instrument panel brightness, see Instrument Panel Brightness
page 435
For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 469.
.
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Vehicle 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:
.
Driver Greeting
.
Key Fob Reminder
.
Remote Start
.
Memory Features
.
Lock and Unlock Feedback
.
Lighting Features
.
Door Lock and Unlock Settings
.
Window Lock
.
Chime Volume
.
Suspension Mode
See Vehicle Personalization on page 358.

Cruise Control

These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever.
9 : Turns the system off.
R : Turns the system on.
+ : Use this position to make the vehicle resume a
previously set speed or accelerate when cruise is already active.
T : Press to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active.
[ : Press this button on the steering wheel to cancel
cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
See Cruise Control
Control
on page 415
on page 412
(If Equipped).
and Adaptive Cruise
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Power Outlets

Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.
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.
See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 442.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off traction control, press and release the
t button located on the console. i illuminates
when the system is turned off.
For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 59.
StabiliTrak
The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold
®
t , located on the console, until
i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message
displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages page 476
.
Press and release the button again to turn on both systems.
For more information, see StabiliTrak
page 56
.
®
.
System
on
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Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicles tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster.
The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading
the Vehicle
You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
on page 523
.
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the drivers responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 664.
on page 662
and

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector
Switch) Kit (With Selector Switch)
operating information.
on page 678
or Tire Sealant and Compressor
on page 687
for complete

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
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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%.
If the percentage does not return to 100% or if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 621.
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Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Service

U.S. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
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When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.
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Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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Combine several trips into a single trip.
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Roadside Service and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay exact location to get you the help you need.
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.gmownercenter.com/cadillac (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).
OnStar
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
®
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
How OnStar Service Works
: This blue button connects you to a specially
Q
trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.
] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help
from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.
X : Push this button for handsfree, voiceactivated
calling and to give voice commands for turnbyturn navigation.
Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, TurnbyTurn Navigation and HandsFree Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (18884667827)
or TTY 18772482080, or press OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box.
OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information.
OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.
Q to speak with an
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The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar call center when or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located.
Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion.
Q is pressed, ] is pressed,
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
information.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.
on page 4134
for more
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press
vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and
all services have been deactivated. Press that the OnStar equipment is active.
Q and request a
Q to confirm
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