ECO mode CADILLAC STS 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

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 264
for more information.
Magnetic Ride Control
Your vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control that
automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle.
Automatic ride control is achieved through
a computer used to control and monitor the
suspension system. The controller receives input
from various sensors to determine the proper
system response. If the controller detects a
problem within the system, the DIC will display a
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264
for more information. See your dealer for service.
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional
traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It
works like a standard axle most of the time, but
when one of the rear wheels has no traction
and the other does, this feature will allow
the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
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Your vehicle’s engine is lled at the factory with a
Mobil 1®synthetic oil, which meets all
requirements for your vehicle.
Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain
engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M may not be available. You can add
substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with
the starburst symbol at all temperatures. Substitute
oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should
not be used for an oil change.
Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended
oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM
standards are all you need for good performance
and engine protection.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you
know when to change the engine oil and lter.
This is based on engine revolutions and engine
temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving
conditions, the mileage at which an oil change
will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil
life system to work properly, you must reset the
system every time the oil is changed.
Notice:If your vehicle is an STS-V model, the
engine uses a special oil lter. The use of
any other engine oil lter could lead to lter
failure and result in severe engine damage.
Damage caused by use of the wrong engine oil
lter would not be covered by your new
vehicle warranty.
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Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:The sum of
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The number of
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 349.
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. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 431andLoading
Your Vehicle on page 349.
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.
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6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.
Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing
or decreasing the tire’s air pressure for
ve seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. The
horn chirp, which may take up to 30 seconds to
sound, conrms that the sensor identication
code has been matched to this tire position. To
decrease the tire’s air-pressure use the pointed
end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure
gauge, or a key.
7. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
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.
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 harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Courtesy Transportation is available only at
participating dealers and all program options, such
as shuttle service, may not be available at
every dealer. Please contact your dealer for
specic information about availability. All Courtesy
Transportation arrangements will be administered
by appropriate dealer personnel.
Canadian Vehicles:For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the
General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, alternative transportation may be
available under the Courtesy Transportation
Program. Please consult your dealer for details.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally
modify, change or discontinue Courtesy
Transportation at any time and to resolve all
questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms
and conditions described herein at its sole
discretion.Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has
a number of sophisticated computer systems that
monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s
performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle
computers to monitor emission control components
to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for
airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide
anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the
vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some
information may be stored during regular operations
to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other
information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called
Event Data Recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the
airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated,
such as data related to engine speed, brake
application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety
belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,
and the severity of a collision.
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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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O
Odometer.................................................... 243
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 330
Oil
Engine..................................................... 380
Pressure Light.......................................... 255
Supercharger, Engine............................... 385
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 383
Older Children, Restraints............................. 38
Online Owner Center................................... 528
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 132
Operation, Universal Home Remote
System............................................137, 142
Other Warning Devices................................ 180
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 237
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 228
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror........................ 131
Convex Mirror.......................................... 131
Parallel Park Assist Mirror........................ 131
Power Heated Mirrors.............................. 130
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 395
Owner Checks and Services....................... 512
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 483
Panic Brake Assist...................................... 327
Parade Dimming.......................................... 220
Park Aid...................................................... 226
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 122
Shifting Out of......................................... 124
Parking
Assist....................................................... 226
Brake....................................................... 121
Over Things That Burn............................ 124
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 245
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 239
Passenger Sensing System........................... 74
Passing....................................................... 330
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 228
Door Locks................................................ 99
Electrical System..................................... 487
Inadvertent Battery Saver ......................... 222
Lumbar Controls.......................................... 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 11
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 112
Seat............................................................ 9
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