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Cadillac 2008 CTS User Manual (462 pages)


Brand: Cadillac | Category: Cars | Size: 2.59 MB |

 

Table of contents

Canadian Owners

3

Using this Manual

3

Active Head Restraint System

7

Power Seats

9

Power Lumbar

9

Heated and Ventilated Seats

10

Memory Seat and Mirrors

10

Power Reclining Seatbacks

13

Why Safety Belts Work

17

Questions and Answers About

20

Safety Belts

20

Lap-Shoulder Belt

29

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

31

Safety Belt Pretensioners

31

Safety Belt Extender

35

Child Restraints

36

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

47

Children (LATCH)

47

Top Tether Anchor

48

Locations

48

Seat Position

53

Right Front Seat Position

55

Airbag System

59

Where Are the Airbags?

62

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

66

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

66

Inflates?

66

Adding Equipment to Your

73

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

73

Restraint System Check

74

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

81

Keyless Access System

82

System Operation

83

Battery Replacement

84

Qis pressed twice, the doors

85

Remote Vehicle Start

90

Remote Start Ready

92

Power Door Locks

94

Delayed Locking

94

Programmable Automatic Door

94

Rear Door Security Locks

95

Trunk Lock Release

97

Rear-Seat Pass Through

98

{CAUTION:

100

Express-Down Window

101

Express-Up Window

101

Programming the Power Windows

101

Theft-Deterrent Systems

103

Immobilizer

104

1 stamped on it

105

Immobilizer Operation

106

(Keyless Access)

106

Starting and Operating Your

107

Key In the Ignition

108

Starting the Engine

110

Starting Procedure

111

Driver Shift Control (DSC)

115

Manual Transmission Operation

117

Parking Brake

119

Shifting Out of PARK (P)

121

Parking Your Vehicle (Manual

122

Transmission)

122

Outside Power Mirrors

125

How the System Works

128

Work Properly

129

OnStar Services

130

OnStar Hands-Free Calling

131

OnStar Virtual Advisor

131

How OnStar Service Works

131

Universal Home Remote

132

System Operation (With

133

One Triangular LED)

133

Remote System

134

Gate Operator and Canadian

136

Programming

136

Using Universal Home Remote

136

Erasing Universal Home Remote

136

Storage Areas

137

Convenience Net

138

Section 3 Instrument Panel

139

Instrument Panel Overview

142

Hazard Warning Flashers

144

Steering Column

145

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

146

Flash-to-Pass

147

Windshield Wipers

147

Rainsense™ Wipers

148

Heated Windshield Washer

150

Headlamps

154

Wiper Activated Headlamps

155

Headlamps on Reminder

155

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

155

Fog Lamps

156

Instrument Panel Brightness

157

Entry Lighting

157

Parade Dimming

157

Reading Lamps

158

Electric Power Management

158

Battery Run-Down Protection

159

Accessory Power Outlet(s)

159

Analog Clock

160

Climate Controls

161

Manual Operation

162

Outlet Adjustment

165

Warning Lights, Gages, and

167

Indicators

167

Instrument Panel Cluster

168

Speedometer and Odometer

169

Trip Odometers

169

Tachometer

169

Engine Speed Limiter

170

Safety Belt Reminders

170

Charging System Light

174

Up-Shift Light

174

Antilock Brake System

176

Warning Light

176

StabiliTrak

176

Engine Coolant Temperature

177

Tire Pressure Light

178

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

178

If the Light is Flashing

180

If the Light Is On Steady

180

Oil Pressure Light

181

Lights On Reminder

184

Cruise Control Light

184

Highbeam On Light

184

Fuel Gage

184

DIC Operation and Displays

186

Fuel Range

187

AVG (Average) Economy

187

Inst (Instantaneous) Economy

187

AVG (Average) Speed

187

Speedometer

188

Blank Display

188

Oil Life Remaining

188

Parking Assist

188

Tire Pressure

189

Battery Voltage

189

Calibrate Compass

189

Change Compass Zone

189

Relearn Remote Key

189

DIC Compass

190

Compass Calibration

191

DIC Warnings and Messages

192

• AWD system overheat

193

Battery Volts Low

194

Calibrating Drive In Circles

194

Calibration Complete

194

Change Engine Oil Soon

194

Check Tire Pressure

195

Cruise Set To XXX MPH (km/h)

195

Driver Door Open

195

Electronic Key Already Known

195

Electronic Key Not Detected

196

Engine Oil Low Add Oil

197

Engine Overheated Idle Engine

197

Service A/C System

201

Service All Wheel Drive

201

Service Brake Assist

201

DIC Vehicle Customization

206

Auto Door Lock

207

Auto Door Unlock

207

Remote Door Lock

208

Remote Door Unlock

208

Delay Door Lock

209

Exit Lighting

210

Approach Lighting

210

Advanced Features Menu Items

211

Keyless Unlock

212

Electronic Key Reminder

213

Chime Volume

213

Park Tilt Mirrors

214

Easy Exit Recall

214

Easy Exit Setup

215

Memory Seat Recall

216

Remote Start

216

Radio(s)

218

Radio Data System (RDS)

219

Playing the Radio

220

Finding a Station

221

Finding a XM™ Station

221

Setting the Tone

222

(Bass/Midrange/Treble)

222

\ FWD, or s REV

223

Configuring Radio Functions

224

Radio Message

224

XM™ Satellite Radio Service

224

Playing a DVD-A (Audio) Disc

226

Stopping DVD Audio Playback

227

Finding Songs on DVD Audio

227

Shuffle on DVD Audio

228

Selecting DVD Audio Streams

228

Playing an MP3/WMA Disc

229

Disc Messages

229

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

230

Recording From Audio CDs

230

Gracenote

231

Database

231

Recording From MP3/WMA Discs

233

Playlist

235

HDD Categories

235

Recently Saved

235

Audiblebook

235

Using an MP3

239

\ FWD, or s

240

Order of Play

241

File System and Naming

241

Preprogrammed Playlists

241

Playing an MP3/WMA

242

XM Radio Messages

243

Navigation/Radio System

244

Theft-Deterrent Feature

244

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

244

Radio Reception

245

Backglass Antenna

246

XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna

246

Control of a Vehicle

249

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

250

Braking in Emergencies

251

Traction Control System (TCS)

252

Competitive Driving Mode

253

Limited-Slip Rear Axle

254

Panic Brake Assist

255

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System

255

Steering

255

Steering Tips

256

Steering in Emergencies

257

Off-Road Recovery

258

Loss of Control

259

Competitive Driving

260

Driving at Night

260

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

262

Highway Hypnosis

262

Winter Driving

264

Steps for Determining Correct

269

Load Limit

269

Example 1

270

Example 2 Example 3

271

Dinghy Towing

274

Dolly Towing

274

Weight of the Trailer

276

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

277

Safety Chains

278

Trailer Brakes

278

Trailer Wiring Harness

278

Driving with a Trailer

279

Following Distance

279

Backing Up

279

Making Turns

279

Parking on a Hill

281

Accessories and Modifications

285

Gasoline Octane

287

Gasoline Specifications

288

California Fuel

288

Additives

288

Fuels in Foreign Countries

289

Hood Release

295

Engine Compartment Overview

296

Engine Oil

298

When to Add Engine Oil

299

• GM4718M

300

• SAE 5W-30

300

• Oils meeting these

300

Engine Oil Life System

301

What to Do with Used Oil

302

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

303

Automatic Transmission Fluid

307

Manual Transmission Fluid

307

Hydraulic Clutch

308

Engine Coolant

309

Overheated Engine Protection

314

Operating Mode

314

Power Steering Fluid

320

Windshield Washer Fluid

321

Replacing Brake System Parts

325

All-Wheel Drive

331

Rear Axle

332

Headlamp Aiming

333

License Plate Lamp

338

Windshield Wiper Blade

339

Replacement

339

Winter Tires

342

Tire Sidewall Labeling

343

: The type of cord and

344

: The compact spare

344

Inflation - Tire Pressure

349

When to Check

350

How to Check

350

Tire Pressure Monitor System

352

Federal Communications

353

Commission (FCC) and Industry

353

TPMS Sensor Matching Process

355

Tire Inspection and Rotation

357

Buying New Tires

359

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

362

Wheel Replacement

363

Compressor Kit

368

Tire Sealant

368

(Not Punctured)

372

Changing a Flat Tire

384

Removing the Flat Tire and

387

Installing the Spare Tire

387

Appearance Care

393

Fabric/Carpet

395

Weatherstrips

397

Washing Your Vehicle

397

Finish Care

398

Windshield and Wiper Blades

399

Sheet Metal Damage

400

Finish Damage

400

Underbody Maintenance

401

Chemical Paint Spotting

401

Vehicle Identification

402

Electrical System

403

Power Windows and Other

404

Power Options

404

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

404

Underhood Fuse Block

404

Rear Compartment Fuse Block

408

Capacities and Specifications

410

Engine Specifications

411

Maintenance Schedule

414

Scheduled Maintenance

416

Additional Required Services

417

Maintenance Footnotes

418

Owner Checks and Services

420

At Each Fuel Fill

420

At Least Once a Month

420

Recommended Fluids and

423

Lubricants

423

Maintenance Replacement Parts

425

Engine Drive Belt Routing

426

Maintenance Record

427

Maintenance Record (cont’d)

428

Customer Assistance and

432

Information

432

Online Owner Center

434

Customer Assistance for Text

435

Telephone (TTY) Users

435

Customer Assistance Offices

435

GM Mobility Reimbursement

436

Roadside Service

436

Cadillac Owner Privileges™

437

Cadillac Technician Roadside

438

Service (U.S. only)

438

Calling for Assistance

438

Courtesy Transportation

439

Transportation Options

440

Collision Damage Repair

441

Insuring Your Vehicle

442

If a Crash Occurs

442

Reporting Safety Defects

444

Service Publications Ordering

445

Vehicle Data Recording and

446

Event Data Recorders

447

Navigation System

448

Radio Frequency

448

Identification (RFID)

448





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