CADILLAC STS 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that your vehicle requires damage
repairs, GM recommends that you take an active
role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined
repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or
have it towed there. Specify to the facility that
any required replacement collision parts be original
equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts
or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled
parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle
warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must
live with the repair. Depending on your policy
limits, your insurance company may initially value
the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this
with your repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts.Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be
obligated to have the vehicle repaired with
Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance
coverage does not pay the full cost.
If another party’s insurance company is paying for
the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a
repair valuation based on that insurance
company’s collision policy repair limits, as you
have no contractual limits with that company. In
such cases, you can have control of the repair and
parts choices as long as cost stays within
reasonable limits.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
in addition to notifying General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it nds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
400 Seventh Street, SW.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your
vehicle has a safety defect, you should
immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope
you will notify us. Please call us at
1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
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In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000.
Or, write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication
Centre, CA1-163-005
General Motors of Canada Limited
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit
repair service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product
Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting
your General Motors dealer or by calling
1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner
manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for
all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year
and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. at:
www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time
for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are
to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 363
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 228
Adaptive Cruise Control............................... 197
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 79
Additives, Fuel............................................ 367
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 486
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 386
Air Conditioning........................................... 230
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 245
Readiness Light....................................... 244
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 536
Airbag System............................................... 64
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 72
Passenger Sensing System....................... 74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 78
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 71
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 72
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 70Airbag System (cont.)
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 66
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 414
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 327
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System............. 314
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 314
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 321
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 249
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 482
Care of Safety Belts................................ 479
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 484
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 480
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 476
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 477
Finish Care.............................................. 481
Finish Damage......................................... 483
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces............................................... 479
Leather.................................................... 478
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 483
Speaker Covers....................................... 479
Tires........................................................ 483
Underbody Maintenance........................... 483
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 484
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 480
Weatherstrips........................................... 480
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 481
Wood Panels........................................... 479
Ashtray(s).................................................... 229
Audio System(s).......................................... 280
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 310
Care of Your CD Player........................... 313
Care of Your CDs.................................... 313
Diversity Antenna System......................... 314
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 305
Audio Systems
Radio Personalization............................... 305
Audio System(s)
Radio with CD......................................... 282
Setting the Time...................................... 281
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 309
Understanding Radio Reception............... 312
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 314
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 388
Operation................................................. 116B
Battery........................................................ 408
Electric Power Management..................... 221
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 219
Inadvertent Power Saver.......................... 222
Load Management................................... 221
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 340
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 321
Emergencies............................................ 323
Panic Assist............................................. 327
Parking.................................................... 121
System Warning Light.............................. 248
Brakes........................................................ 405
Braking....................................................... 320
Braking in Emergencies............................... 323
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 111
Bulb Replacement....................................... 417
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 418
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 418
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 418
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 419
Buying New Tires........................................ 441
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C
Calibration............................................ 14, 128
California Fuel............................................. 366
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 363
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 498
Carbon Monoxide..............101, 125, 344, 357
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 479
Your CD Player........................................ 313
Your CDs ................................................. 313
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 297
Center Console Storage Area...................... 146
Chains, Tire................................................. 447
Charging System Light................................ 247
Check
Engine Light............................................ 252
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 372
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 484
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 44
Infants and Young Children........................ 40
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 50
Older Children........................................... 38
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 57Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 59
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 48
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 229
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 482
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 480
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 477
Finish Care.............................................. 481
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 476
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 479
Leather.................................................... 478
Speaker Covers....................................... 479
Tires........................................................ 483
Underbody Maintenance........................... 483
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 480
Weatherstrips........................................... 480
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 481
Wood Panels........................................... 479
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 239
Dual......................................................... 230
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 237
Rear........................................................ 237
Clock.......................................................... 281
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Collision Damage Repair............................. 538
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 34
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 475
Compass.............................................. 14, 128
Competitive Driving..................................... 333
Competitive Driving Mode............................ 325
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 320
Convenience Net......................................... 146
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 251
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 251
Heater, Engine......................................... 115
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 393
Cooling System........................................... 396
Cruise Control............................................. 193
Cruise Control, Adaptive.............................. 197
Cruise Control, Forward Collision
Alert (FAC) System.................................. 184
Cruise Control Light.................................... 256
Cupholder(s)................................................ 146
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 534
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 529
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 529
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 526Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 530
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 542
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 542
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 542
Roadside Service..................................... 531
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 543
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 216
Defensive Driving........................................ 316
Disc, MP3................................................... 297
Diversity Antenna System............................ 314
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 364
Door
Locks......................................................... 98
Power Door Locks..................................... 99
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 99
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 100
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 21
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Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 258
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 258
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 264
Other Messages....................................... 279
Driving
At Night................................................... 333
City.......................................................... 338
Defensive................................................. 316
Drunken................................................... 317
Freeway................................................... 339
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 342
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 335
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 349
Winter...................................................... 344
Dual Climate Control System....................... 230
E
Electric Power Management........................ 221
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 486
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 487
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 486
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 487Electrical System (cont.)
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 492
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 488
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 486
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 386
Battery..................................................... 408
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 252
Coolant.................................................... 389
Coolant Heater......................................... 115
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 251
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 251
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 519
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 373
Exhaust................................................... 125
Oil ........................................................... 380
Oil Life System........................................ 383
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 395
Overheating............................................. 393
Starting.................................................... 113
Supercharger Oil...................................... 385
Entry Lighting.............................................. 220
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 536
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 37
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 219
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 386
Finish Damage............................................ 483
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 180
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 188
Flat Tire...................................................... 451
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 464
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 473
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 388
Power Steering........................................ 403
Windshield Washer.................................. 404
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 256
Fog Lamps.................................................. 217
Forward Collision Alert (FAC) System.......... 184
Front Axle................................................... 417
Fuel............................................................ 365
Additives.................................................. 367
California Fuel.......................................... 366
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 371
Filling Your Tank...................................... 368
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 368
Gage....................................................... 257
Gasoline Octane...................................... 365
Gasoline Specications............................ 366Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 487
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 492
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 488
Windshield Wiper..................................... 486
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 251
Fuel......................................................... 257
Speedometer........................................... 243
Tachometer.............................................. 243
Garage Door Opener..........................135, 136
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 365
Specications........................................... 366
Glove Box................................................... 146
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 530
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 180
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 486
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