ECO mode CADILLAC STS 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

DIC Controls and Displays
The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modes
which can be accessed by pressing the four DIC
buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of
the steering wheel.
DIC Buttons (Base Level)
If your vehicle does not
have a Head-Up Display
(HUD), these are the
buttons for your DIC.
«4ª(Information):Press the top or bottom of this
button to scroll through the available vehicle information
displays which include digital speed display, if your
vehicle has this feature, fuel range, fuel economy, fuel
used, average speed, timer, battery voltage, tire
pressure, if your vehicle has a tire pressure monitor
(TPM) system, and engine oil life, if your vehicle has
this feature.
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
uid temperature.
See “MPH (km)” later in this section for more information
on the digital speed display.
AB
300 (Trip Information):Press the top of this
button to scroll through the odometer, trip odometer A
and trip odometer B. Press and hold the bottom of
this button to reset each trip odometer back to zero.
4// (Reset):Press this button to reset certain DIC
features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages
and clear them from the DIC display.
EM (English/Metric):Press this button to change the
display from English to metric.
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COMPETITIVE DRIVING (STS-V Only)
When this message displays, it means that the
competitive driving mode is turned on with the traction
control button. The TC (traction control) light will be
on when the competitive driving mode is on. The traction
control system will not operate while in competitive
driving mode. You should adjust your driving
accordingly. SeeCompetitive Driving Mode (STS-V) on
page 4-10for more information.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR
This symbol appears with
the DRIVER DOOR AJAR
message.
When this message displays, it means that the driver’s
door was not closed completely. You should make
sure that the driver’s door is closed completely.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If
an overheat warning appears on the instrument
panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 5-30for more information.
This symbol appears with
the ENGINE COOLANT
HOT IDLE ENGINE
message.
This message will display when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down. SeeEngine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light on page 3-66.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on
page 5-31for information on driving to a safe place
in an emergency.
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ENGINE HOT – AC
(Air Conditioning) OFF
This message will display when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-67.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air
conditioning compressor is automatically turned off.
When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor will turn back on. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
If this message continues to appear, have the system
repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to your engine.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If
an overheat warning appears on the instrument
panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 5-30for more information.This message will display when the engine has
overheated. Immediately look for a safe place to pull
your vehicle over and turn the engine off right away to
avoid severe engine damage. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-30andOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 5-31. A chime will also sound
when this message is displayed.
ENGINE POWER REDUCED
This message informs you that the engine power is being
reduced to protect the engine from damage. There could
be several malfunctions that might cause this message.
Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to
accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction
in performance, proceed to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may
be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your GM dealer for service as soon as
possible.
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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message will display when a non-emissions related
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by
your GM dealer as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
This message will display when your vehicle speed is
limited to XXX, mph in English mode and km/h in Metric
mode, because the vehicle detects a problem in the
suspension system. Have your vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer.
STABILITY SYS (System) ACTIVE
The STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will display
any time StabiliTrak®is actively assisting you with
directional control of the vehicle. Slippery road
conditions may exist when this message is displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. This message
may stay on for a few seconds after StabiliTrak
®stops
assisting you with directional control of the vehicle.
SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-11for more
information.
STABILITY SYS (System) NOT READY
The STABILITY SYS NOT READY message will
display if StabiliTrak®is not ready. Two conditions may
cause this message to display.
The rst condition may be that the vehicle needs to be
driven in a straight line until the sensors are centered.
Once the sensors are centered, the StabiliTrak
®system
will be ready and the STABILITY SYS READY
message will display.
The second condition that may cause this message to
display is when you rst start your vehicle and drive
away during cold winter weather. This is normal.
The system needs to warm up. You can acknowledge
this message by pressing the reset button.
The StabiliTrak
®performance is affected until the
STABILITY SYS READY message is displayed in the
DIC. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-11for
more information.
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4(Information):Press this button while in XM mode
to retrieve three different categories of information
related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title,
Category or PTY. To view this information, perform
the following:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until INFO appears on
the display.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select INFO. The
display will change to show the additional XM
information.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the display. To
return to the original display, repeatedly press the
BACK (F6) button or wait for the display to time out.
Playing the Radio
O
(Power):Press this knob to turn the system on
and off.
n(Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the volume.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to select a source,
either radio or CD. The CD must be loaded to select the
source and to play. CD will appear on the display if a
CD is loaded. If a CD is not loaded, the display will not
change from the radio source.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to select FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
w(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©¨(Seek):Press the left single arrow button to go
to the previous station and stay there. Press the
right single arrow button to go to the next station and
stay there. The sound will mute while seeking.
The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
©¨(Scan):Press the double arrow scan button to
enter scan mode. SCAN will appear on the display.
Press this button to scan to the next station. The radio
will go to a station, play for 5 seconds, then go on
to the next station. Press this button again to stop
scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold the double
arrow scan button for more than two seconds until you
hear a beep and PSCAN appears on the display.
The radio will go to the rst preset station, play for
5 seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press
this button again to stop scanning presets.
The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
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F5 MODE:Press this pushbutton to select from
NORMAL, RPT TRCK (Repeat Track), RPT DISC
(Repeat CD), RDM TRCK (Random Track), and RDM
ALL (Random All CDs).
NORMAL:Sets the system for normal play of the
CD(s). NORMAL will not appear on the display
when in this mode.
RPT TRCK (Repeat Track):Repeats the track over
again. RPT TRCK will appear on the display. Press
the MODE pushbutton again to turn off repeat
play. RPT TRCK will disappear from the display.
RPT DISC (Repeat CD):Repeats the CD over
again. RPT DISC will appear on the display.
Press the MODE pushbutton again to turn off repeat
play. RPT DISC will disappear from the display.
RDM TRCK (Random Track):Plays the tracks on
the current CD in random, rather than sequential,
order. RDM TRCK will appear on the display. Press
the MODE pushbutton again to turn off random
play. RDM TRCK will disappear from the display.
RDM ALL (Random All CDs):Plays all of the CDs
loaded in random, rather than sequential, order.
RDM ALL will appear on the display. Press
the MODE pushbutton again to turn off random
play. RDM ALL will disappear from the display.F6 DISP (Display):Press this pushbutton to display the
time of the track. Press this pushbutton again to
display CD PLAY MODE.
©¨(Seek):Press the left single arrow button to go
to the previous or press the right single arrow button
to go to the next track on the CD.
©¨(Scan):Press this double arrow button to listen
to each track for 10 seconds. The CD will go to a
track, play for 10 seconds, then go on to the next track.
Press this button again to stop scanning.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to select a source,
either radio or CD. The CD must be loaded to select the
source and to play. CD will appear on the display if a
CD is loaded. If a CD is not loaded, the display will not
change from the radio source.
Z(Eject):Press this button to eject the CD that is
currently playing, or press and hold this button to eject
all of the CDs loaded. You will hear a beep. Eject
may be activated with the ignition or radio off.
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle..........4-2
Defensive Driving...........................................4-2
Drunken Driving.............................................4-3
Control of a Vehicle........................................4-6
Braking.........................................................4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).........................4-7
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-9
Traction Control System (TCS).........................4-9
Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V)..................4-10
Magnetic Ride Control...................................4-11
Limited-Slip Rear Axle...................................4-11
StabiliTrak
®System......................................4-11
Panic Brake Assist........................................4-12
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.......................4-12
Steering......................................................4-12
Off-Road Recovery.......................................4-15
Passing.......................................................4-15
Loss of Control.............................................4-17Competitive Driving.......................................4-18
Driving at Night............................................4-18
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads..................4-20
City Driving..................................................4-22
Freeway Driving...........................................4-23
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.......................4-24
Highway Hypnosis........................................4-25
Hill and Mountain Roads................................4-25
Winter Driving..............................................4-27
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow.............................................4-31
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out.................4-32
Loading Your Vehicle....................................4-32
Towing..........................................................4-37
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................4-37
Recreational Vehicle Towing...........................4-38
Towing a Trailer (STS Only)...........................4-40
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets
stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle
is required. SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
on page 4-32andIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow on page 4-31for more information. See
alsoWinter Driving on page 4-27for information
on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions.
To turn the system off,
press the TC (traction
control) button located
near the shift lever.
If you press the TC button once, the traction control
system will turn off and the traction control system
warning light will come on. Press the TC button again
to turn the system back on. If you press and hold
the TC button for ve seconds, the StabiliTrak
®system
and the traction control system will turn off. Press
the TC button again to turn StabiliTrak
®back on.
For more information, seeStabiliTrak®System on
page 4-11.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s
performance. SeeAccessories and Modications
on page 5-3for more information.
Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V)
The driver can select this optional handling mode
by pressing the Traction Control button, located near
the shift lever, twice within ve seconds. Competitive
driving mode allows the driver to have control of
the power applied to the rear wheels, while the
StabiliTrak
®system helps steer the vehicle by selective
brake application. In competitive mode, the levels at
which StabiliTrak
®is engaged have been modied
to better suit a performance driving environment. When
the traction control warning light is on, the Traction
Control System will not be operating. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
When you press the Traction Control button again,
the Traction Control System will be on. The traction
engaged symbol will be displayed temporarily in the
DIC and a chime will be heard. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-79for more information.
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Occupant Distribution:Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces
outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the
tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering,
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings
on the other sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:A tire used on passenger
cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Ination Pressure:Vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended tire ination pressure as
shown on the tire placard. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-64andLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
Radial Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords
that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim:A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Sidewall:The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead.
Speed Rating:An alphanumeric code assigned to a
tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire
can operate.Traction:The friction between the tire and the road
surface. The amount of grip provided.
Tread:The portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Treadwear Indicators:Narrow bands, sometimes
called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire
when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-71.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards):
A tire information system that provides consumers
with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire. SeeUniform
Tire Quality Grading on page 5-75.
Vehicle Capacity Weight:The number of designated
seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus
the rated cargo load. SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-32.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,
occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard:A label permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and
the original equipment tire size and recommended
ination pressure. See “Tire and Loading Information
Label” underLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
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8. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
9. Proceed to the driver’s side rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 6.
10. After hearing the conrming single horn chirp for the
driver’s side rear tire, a double horn chirp will sound
to signal the tire matching mode is no longer active.
Press the push-button ignition switch to ACC.
11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the tire and loading
information label.
12. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor. If you
replace one of the road tires with the spare, the
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message will be displayed
on the DIC screen. This message should go off
once you re-install the road tire containing the TPM
sensor. The SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message is also
displayed when the TPMS system is malfunctioning.
One or more missing or inoperable TPMS sensors will
cause the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message to
be displayed. See your GM dealer for service.Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and Industry and Science
Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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