2-65 CADILLAC STS 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Front Seats
Power Seats
The power seat controls are located on the outboard
sides of the front seat cushions.
Move the front of the horizontal control up or down
to adjust the front portion of the cushion.
Move the rear of the horizontal control up or down
to adjust the rear portion of the cushion.
Slide the horizontal control forward or rearward to
move the entire seat forward or rearward.
Press the vertical control rearward to recline the
seatback. Press the vertical control forward to
raise the seatback. SeePower Reclining Seatback
on page 1-5.
If your vehicle has the memory feature, you can
program and recall memory settings for seat positions.
SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on
page 2-65.
1-2

Keys...............................................................2-2
Keyless Access System...................................2-3
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-4
Doors and Locks............................................2-11
Door Locks..................................................2-11
Power Door Locks........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-12
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Trunk..........................................................2-14
Windows........................................................2-16
Power Windows............................................2-17
Sun Visors...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-19
Valet Lockout Switch.....................................2-21
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-22
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-22
Ignition Positions..........................................2-22
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-23
Starting the Engine.......................................2-24
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-25
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-26
All-Wheel Drive............................................2-29
Parking Brake..............................................2-29
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-30Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-31
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-32
Engine Exhaust............................................2-33
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-34
Mirrors...........................................................2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®...................................................2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®and Compass...............................2-35
Outside Power Heated Mirrors........................2-37
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-38
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-38
Outside Parallel Park Assist Mirror..................2-38
OnStar
®System.............................................2-39
HomeLink®Wireless Control System...............2-41
HomeLink®Wireless Control System
Operation.................................................2-42
Storage Areas................................................2-45
Glove Box...................................................2-45
Cupholder(s)................................................2-45
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-45
Convenience Net..........................................2-45
Sunroof.........................................................2-46
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-47
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel.......2-65
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Q(Lock):Press this button to lock the doors. The
lock status light on the front doors will turn on for
ve seconds and the turn signal indicators will ash.
If this button is pressed twice, the doors will lock,
the status light on the door will turn on for ve seconds,
the turn signal indicators will ash twice, and the
horn will sound once.
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 2-47.
/(Remote Start):Pressing this button operates the
remote start feature. See “Remote Vehicle Start” at
the end of this section for more detailed information.
K(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 2-47.
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 2-65for
more information.
G(Trunk):Press this button 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.
2-5

The preferred mirror positions can be stored with the
memory option. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 2-65.
The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent
damage when going through car washes or conned
spaces. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To
return the mirror to its original position, push outward.
Be sure to return both mirrors to their original unfolded
position before driving.
When the rear window defogger is turned on, both
outside rear view mirrors are heated to help clear them
of ice, snow, or condensation. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Climate Control System on
page 3-50.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
The driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the
on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview
mirror. SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®on page 2-35.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the
driver’s seat. This mirror does not have a dimming
feature.
Outside Parallel Park Assist Mirror
This feature assists the driver by improving rear obstacle
detection and is useful in viewing the curb when
parallel parking.
Press the left or right mirror symbol on the selector
control to choose the driver or passenger outside mirror.
When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R), the
selected mirror will tilt to a factory programmed position.
2-38

Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel
If your vehicle has the memory feature, you can
program and recall memory settings for the following
features for up to two drivers:
The driver’s seat position
The outside rearview mirrors position
The telescopic steering column position, if equipped
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 equipped
Other personalization settings (for example, remote
start settings)
SeeVehicle Personalization on page 2-47.For vehicles with the base audio system, memory
features are programmed and recalled through the radio
from the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXIT
SETTINGS submenus. See “Entering the Driver
Selection Submenu” and “Entering the Driver Exit
Settings Submenu” later in this section for more
information on recalling and programming the memory
settings using the base audio system.
For vehicles with the Navigation system, memory
features are programmed and recalled through the
navigation display. See “Personalization” in the Index of
the Navigation System manual for more information
on programming and recalling the memory settings using
the Navigation system.
For vehicles with the Navigation system, you can also
recall the memory features by using voice recognition, if
equipped. See “Voice Recognition” in the Index of the
Navigation System manual for more information.
2-65

To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up
and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down
and the steering wheel will go down.
If the power tilt control is pressed up or down and held
in that position, there will be a slight movement and
a slight pause followed by a continuous movement in the
direction the control is being pressed. This allows
very ne control of the steering wheel position. If the
control is bumped, the steering wheel moves
approximately one degree in the direction commanded.
Push the control forward and the steering wheel
moves toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control
rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the
rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position,
seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-47andMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-65.Heated Steering Wheel
Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel.
The button for this feature
is located on the steering
wheel.
Press the bottom of the button to turn the heated
steering wheel on or off. A light on the button will display
while the feature is on.
The steering wheel will take about three minutes to
reach it’s maximum temperature.
3-7

PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU
This item turns the entire list of personalization features
on or off. This item allows you to program certain
features to a preferred setting for up to two people. The
number of available features varies depending upon
which options are purchased. When this item is
on, a check mark will appear after it. For more
information on the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU item,
seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-47.
DRIVER SELECTION
When you select this item, the following submenu
appears:
DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS
STORE DRIVER SETTINGS
For more information on the DRIVER SELECTION
submenu item, see “Recalling Driver Settings”
and “Storing Driver Settings” underMemory Seat,
Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-65.
DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
When you select this item, the following submenu
appears:
RECALL EXIT SETTINGS
STORE EXIT SETTINGSFor more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
submenu item, see “Recalling Exit Settings” and
“Storing Exit Settings” underMemory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel on page 2-65.
CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS
(Base Audio System)
This item allows you to customize the functions of the
four congurable keys located to the left and right of the
audio display. See “Congurable Radio Display Keys”
underRadio with CD on page 3-94for programming
information.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by
learning a portion of the Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it
will not operate. If the radio is removed from your
vehicle, the original VIN in the radio can be used to
trace the radio back to your vehicle.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio will not
operate if stolen.
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M
Magnetic Ride Control....................................... 4-9
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-68
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-65
Memory Seat.................................................2-65
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-65
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-78
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®.....2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®
and Compass..........................................2-35Mirrors (cont.)
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature.............................................. 1-7
Memory.....................................................2-65
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-38
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-38
Outside Parallel Park Assist Mirror.................2-38
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-37
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.....................................................3-111
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-22
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
O
Odometer......................................................3-62
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-70
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-26
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
8

S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-25
Reminder Light............................................3-62
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-88
Driver Position............................................1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-21
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-21
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-20
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated and Ventilated Seats........................... 1-4
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Heated Seats, Rear....................................... 1-7
Memory.....................................................2-65
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Reclining Seatback.............................. 1-5
Power Seats................................................. 1-2Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-40
Rear Seat Position......................................1-40
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-43
Security Light.................................................3-71
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-68
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-56
Setting the Time.............................................3-93
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-92
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-31
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-20
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-84
Installing....................................................5-77
Removing...................................................5-76
Storing.......................................................5-83
Specications, Capacities...............................5-106
Speedometer..................................................3-62
StabiliTrak
®System.........................................4-10
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-24
Steering........................................................4-11
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Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-116
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-65
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-45
Convenience Net.........................................2-45
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-45
Glove Box..................................................2-45
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-46
T
Tachometer....................................................3-62
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-66
Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel...... 3-6
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-115
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
Tires.............................................................5-53
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-91
Buying New Tires........................................5-68
Chains.......................................................5-73
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74Tires (cont.)
Cleaning....................................................5-91
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-74
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-60
Inspection and Rotation................................5-65
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-77
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-62
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-76
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-83
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-54
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-71
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-71
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-67
Top Strap......................................................1-35
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-37
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-35
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-37
Your Vehicle...............................................4-35
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-66
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 4-9
Magnetic Ride Control................................... 4-9
StabiliTrak
®System.....................................4-10
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