lights CADILLAC STS 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints
.......................................1-26
Airbag System
.........................................1-49
Restraint System Check
............................1-64
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-12
Windows
.................................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-24
Mirrors
....................................................2-41
OnStar
®System
......................................2-45
Universal Home Remote System
................2-47
Storage Areas
.........................................2-51
Sunroof
..................................................2-52
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-53
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-48
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-57
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-73
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-94Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-37
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-50
Rear Axle
...............................................5-51
Front Axle
...............................................5-52
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-53
Windshield Replacement
...........................5-55
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-55
Tires
......................................................5-56
Appearance Care
.....................................5-94
Vehicle Identication
...............................5-103
Electrical System
....................................5-104
Capacities and Specications
...................5-116
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-13
Index.............................................................. 71
2006 Cadillac STS/STS-V Owner ManualM

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage the
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But
the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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 specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the following
topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
iv

Heated and Ventilated Seats
Your vehicle may have
heated and ventilated
front seats. The buttons
are located on the climate
control panel.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback):This part of the
button is for the heated seat and seatback.
{(Ventilated Seat):This part of the button is for
the ventilated seat.
There are three settings for each feature. A light bar
in the climate control display shows the setting;
high, medium or low. The longest bar shows the high
range and the shortest bar shows the low range.Pressing either the heated seat or ventilated part of
the seat button will start that feature at the highest
setting. Each time you press the button, the feature
will decrease one setting.
To turn the feature off, keep pressing the button until
the display lights turn off.
The heated or ventilated seats will automatically shut
off when the vehicle is turned off.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
The front seats have
power reclining seatbacks.
Use the vertical power
seat control located on
the outboard side of
the seat to operate them.
To recline the seatback, press the control toward
the rear of the vehicle.
To raise the seatback, press the control toward the
front of the vehicle.
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You may be able to close the windows from outside
the vehicle using the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter. The engine must be off. Press and hold the
lock button for more than two seconds to close any open
window(s) on your vehicle. If any window is unable to
close completely, it will reverse and the horn will chirp.
See “Anti-Pinch Feature” underPower Windows on
page 2-18for more information.
You can program your vehicle so the turn signal
indicators will not ash and the horn will not sound
when pressing the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter. For more information see “Lights Flash at
Lock” and “Horn Chirps at Lock” underVehicle
Personalization on page 2-53.
/(Remote Start):Pressing this button operates the
remote start feature. See “Remote Vehicle Start” at
the end of this section for more detailed information.
"(Unlock):Press this button once to unlock the
driver’s door. The turn signal indicators will ash twice.
Press the unlock button twice within ve seconds to
unlock all the doors. If it is dark enough outside, your
interior lamps will come on.You can program your vehicle so the turn signal
indicators will not ash and the fog lamps and reverse
lamps remain on steady for approximately 20 seconds
when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the
vehicle. See “Lights Flash at Lock” and “Ext. (Exterior)
Lights at Unlock” underVehicle Personalization
on page 2-53.
If your vehicle has the memory feature you can program
and recall memory settings when you press the unlock
button on the keyless access transmitter. SeeMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-70for more
information.
G(Trunk):Press and hold this button for
approximately one second to open the trunk while the
engine is turned off or the shift lever is in PARK (P).
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and
release this button to locate your vehicle. The horn
will chirp three times and the turn signal lamps will ash
three times. Press and hold the button for three seconds
to sound the panic alarm. The horn will chirp and the turn
signal lamps will ash for 30 seconds. Press and release
the button again to cancel the panic alarm.
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LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK
This feature allows the exterior lamps to ash when
the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the
vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work,
and the lamps will not ash if the parking lamps or
headlamps are on.
If LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is turned on and either
KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK or KEYLESS DOORS
UNLOCK is turned on, the exterior lamps will ash when
the doors are passively unlocked. See “KEYLESS FT
(Front) DOOR UNLOCK” and “KEYLESS DOORS
UNLOCK” later in this section for more information.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the
following procedure:
1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by
following the instructions listed previously under
“Entering the Personal Settings Menu.”
2. Turn the tune/select knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT
UNLOCK is highlighted.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.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK
This feature allows the exterior lamps to ash once
when the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the
vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to
work, and the lamps will not ash if the parking lamps
or headlamps are on.
If LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is turned on and either
KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK or KEYLESS DOORS
UNLOCK is turned on, the exterior lamps will ash when
the doors are passively unlocked. See “KEYLESS FT
(Front) DOOR UNLOCK” and “KEYLESS DOORS
UNLOCK” later in this section for more information.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which
the vehicle was programmed may have been changed
since it left the factory.
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To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the
following procedure:
1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by
following the instructions listed previously under
“Entering the Personal Settings Menu.”
2. Turn the tune/select knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT
LOCK is highlighted.
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.
You can select this feature by itself, or you can combine
it with Horn Chirps At Lock so that both the exterior
lamps ash and the horn chirps when you lock
your vehicle.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
EXT. (Exterior) LIGHTS AT UNLOCK
This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the keyless
access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The
lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door
is opened, the ignition is in ACC, on, or START, or the
keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle
was programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the
following procedure:
1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by
following the instructions listed previously under
“Entering the Personal Settings Menu.”
2. Turn the tune/select knob until EXT. LIGHTS AT
UNLOCK is highlighted.
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.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-6
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System................3-9
Flash-to-Pass...............................................3-12
Windshield Wipers........................................3-13
Rainsense™ II Wipers...................................3-14
Windshield Washer.......................................3-15
Headlamp Washer........................................3-15
Cruise Control..............................................3-16
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................3-19
Headlamps..................................................3-31
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-35
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-35
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-35
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-37
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-37
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-38
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-39Entry Lighting...............................................3-39
Parade Dimming...........................................3-39
Reading Lamps............................................3-40
Battery Load Management.............................3-40
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.....................3-40
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-40
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-44
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-46
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-47
Climate Controls............................................3-48
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-48
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-54
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-54
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-55
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-57
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-58
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-59
Tachometer.................................................3-59
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-59
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light.............3-60
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-60
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-61
Charging System Light..................................3-63
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-64
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-65
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light....................3-65
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-66
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-66
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-67
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-67
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-70
Security Light...............................................3-71
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-71
Lights On Reminder......................................3-71
Cruise Control Light......................................3-72
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-72
Fuel Gage...................................................3-72
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-73
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-74
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-79
Other Messages...........................................3-93Audio System(s).............................................3-94
Setting the Time...........................................3-95
Radio with CD..............................................3-96
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-115
Radio Personalization..................................3-115
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-119
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-119
Radio Reception.........................................3-120
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-121
Care of the CD Player.................................3-122
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-122
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-122
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Approaching and Following a Vehicle
The vehicle ahead symbol
will only appear on the
HUD when a vehicle ahead
is detected in your path.
If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briey,
Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles you
may see ahead.
{CAUTION:
When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is
blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect
a vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control may
not have time to slow your vehicle enough to
avoid a collision. Do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control when the radar is blocked by snow,
ice, or dirt. Keep your radar clean. See
“Cleaning the System” later in this section.Adaptive Cruise Control will, automatically, slow your
vehicle down when approaching a slower moving vehicle.
It will then adjust your speed to follow the vehicle in front
at the selected follow distance. Your speed will increase
or decrease to follow the vehicle in front of you but will not
exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if
necessary. When braking is active, your brake lights will
come on. It may feel or sound different than if you were
applying the brakes yourself. This is normal.
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects
{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and
react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or
other objects ahead of you. You could crash
into an object ahead of you. Do not use
Adaptive Cruise Control when approaching
stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other
objects.
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Headlamps
The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the
turn signal/multifunction lever.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the control with this
symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has four positions:
O(On/Off):Turn the control to this position to turn off
all lamps and automatic lighting features including
Daytime Running Lamps and IntelliBeam™.
This is a “momentary” switch that will spring back to the
AUTO position when released. An AUTOMATIC
LIGHTS ON message will appear on the DIC when
automatic lights are enabled or an AUTOMATIC LIGHTS
OFF message will appear on the DIC when the
automatic lights are disabled.AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this position to
put the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode,
if enabled, will turn the exterior lamps on and off
depending upon how much light is available outside of
the vehicle.
Due to the “momentary” switch design, your automatic
lights may be disabled even if you are in AUTO position.
To enable automatic lighting do any of the following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the switch. It will return back to
the AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from the parking lamp
position to AUTO.
Turn the headlamp control from the headlamp
position to AUTO.
To disable automatic lighting do any of the following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the switch. It will return back to
the AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
parking lamp position.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
headlamp position.
Disabling automatic lighting will disable the automatic
headlamp operation, DRL, and IntelliBeam™
High-Beams (if equipped).
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