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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features ..... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-16

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-21

Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 2-1

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 2-14

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-34

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-57

Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72

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 .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-3

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

Warning Lights, Gauges, 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 . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 6-43

Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6-44

Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46

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Bulb Replacement . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47

Windshield Replacement . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 6-48

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-50

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 6-106

Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 6-114

Electrical System . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114

Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 6-128

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 7-1

Maintenance Schedule . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . 8-16

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and STS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

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 Limited” for 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 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 U.S.A. Part No. 20853798 A First Printing

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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, gauge, 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 Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : 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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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

Memory Features . .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Heated Seats (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 1-8

Heated Seats (Rear) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-9

Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-9

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Safety Belt . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . 1-10

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Mirror Adjustment . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 1-12

Interior Lighting . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-12

Exterior Lighting . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-13

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Transmission . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-15

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-16

Radio(s) . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Satellite Radio . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-17

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Bluetooth

. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-18

Navigation System . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-19

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-20

Cruise Control . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-20

Power Outlets . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-21

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

StabiliTrak

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Roadside Service . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . 1-23

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

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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. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.

Headlamps on page 4‑27.

Cruise Control on page 4‑12.

Adaptive Cruise Control

on page 4‑15

(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System page 4‑6

(If Equipped).

D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑52.

E. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑10.

F. Audio System(s)

Navigation/Radio System

on page 4‑94

on page 4‑113

(If Equipped).

G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(If Equipped).

Adaptive Cruise Control

on page 4‑124

on page 4‑15

(If Equipped).

Heated Steering Wheel

on page 4‑4

(If Equipped).

H. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp on page 4‑62.

I. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column

on page 4‑3

J. Horn on page 4‑3.

K. Ignition Positions on page 3‑26.

L. Dual Climate Control System

on page 4‑43

M. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.

N. Cupholders on page 3‑56.

O. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9.

P. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation

on page 3‑30

Q. Glove Box on page 3‑56.

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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 3‑5.

V to open the trunk.

L for three seconds to sound the panic

on page 3‑3

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

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 3‑10.

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 3‑59

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 3‑13

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 3‑15

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

on page 3‑18

See Power Windows information.

on page 3‑19

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 2‑2.

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 2‑10.

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 2‑3.

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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:

The driver seat

The outside rearview mirrors

The power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column

The following settings and presets are set automatically:

The language, radio and XM™ presets, tone, volume, playback mode (AM/FM or CD), last displayed stations, and compact disc position

The last climate control setting

The Head-Up Display (HUD) position, if your vehicle has this feature

Other personalization settings, for example, remote start settings

See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel

page 2‑5 page 3‑59

and Vehicle Personalization

for more information.

For vehicles with the base audio system, memory features are programmed and recalled using the radio menu.

For vehicles with the Navigation system, memory features are programmed and recalled using the navigation display or voice commands. See “Personalization” and “Voice Recognition” in the Index of the Navigation System manual for more information.

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 2‑4

for more information.

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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. The lights indicate “3” for the highest setting and “1” for the lowest.

See Heated Seats

on page 2‑14

for more information.

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 2‑5

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint in the proper position.

For more information see Head Restraints

page 2‑12

and Power Seats on page 2‑2.

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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.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑28.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑45

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags and the roof‐rail 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 2‑66

for

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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 3‑75.

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 3‑37

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 3‑37

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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 4‑3

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 4‑36.

Entry Lighting on page 4‑36.

Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑35.

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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.

;: Turns on the parking lamps together with the sidemarker, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.

5: Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps, sidemarker, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.

For more information, see:

Headlamps on page 4‑27.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑32.

Fog Lamps on page 4‑33.

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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.

7 and then release it.

9 : Turns the windshield wipers off. & : For a delayed wiping cycle, move the lever

& and turn the delay adjustment band to adjust the

to 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 4‑11.

& for this feature to work.

on page 4‑10

and Windshield

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Climate Controls

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

Transmission

Driver Shift Control (DSC)

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 4‑49.

Vehicles Without Similar

F. Heated Seat

G. Fan Control

H. Defrost

I. Rear Window

Defogger

J. Air Delivery Mode

Control

on page 4‑43

and

Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature:

1. Move the shift lever to the right from D (Drive) into the DSC area.

The vehicle will be in sport mode. It will remain in sport mode if the shift lever is not moved forward or rearward. Sport mode will shift the transmission automatically but remain in a gear longer than it would in D (Drive) based on braking and acceleration.

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2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑30.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

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 4‑95.

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 4‑95.

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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.

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 Service” under Radio(s)

page 4‑95

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Steering Wheel Controls

The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle’s options.

For vehicles with Bluetooth navigation 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 vehicle’s 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

on page 4‑113.

station or track on a CD.

SRCE: Press to select between AM, FM, XM™, or CD.

SCAN: Press and hold to scan radio stations.

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.

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Navigation System

The vehicle's navigation system (if equipped) 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 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.

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 4‑38.

For information on adjusting the instrument panel brightness, see Instrument Panel Brightness

page 4‑35

For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑69.

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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 3‑59.

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 to a

previously set speed or to accelerate.

T: Press to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active.

[ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing

the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control

Control

on page 4‑15

on page 4‑12

(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 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.

See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑42.

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 5‑9.

StabiliTrak®System

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

i illuminates and the appropriate DIC

until message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76.

Press and release the button again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see StabiliTrak

page 5‑6

t, located on the console,

System

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Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires.

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.

If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see

Changing a Flat Tire on page 6‑94.

on page 6‑76

or Tire Sealant and Compressor

on page 6‑85

for complete

If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See

Loading the Vehicle

will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑62.

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on page 5‑23

. The warning light

on page 6‑60

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 6‑20.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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 to give minor repair information or make towing arrangements.

For more information see Roadside Service

page 1‑23

Roadside Service and OnStar

If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the

Q 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.

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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.

OnStar

For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, 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

: Push this blue button to connect to a specially

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 hands‐free, voice‐activated

calling and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation.

Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827)

or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; 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.

Q to speak with an

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