wheel CADILLAC STS 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-54.
B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-41. Driver Information
Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDIC Operation and
Displays on page 3-74. HUD Controls (If Equipped).
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-43.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
Headlamp Controls. SeeHeadlamps on
page 3-33. Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-17. Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped).
SeeAdaptive Cruise Control on page 3-20.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (If Equipped).
SeeForward Collision Alert (FCA) System
on page 3-10.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-58.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-14.
F. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-98.
Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped).
SeeNavigation/Radio System on page 3-117.G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-121.
Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Button (If Equipped).
SeeAdaptive Cruise Control on page 3-20.
Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 3-7.
H. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
on page 3-7.
I. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
J. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-28.
K. Climate Control System. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 3-48.
L. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
M. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-58.
N. Traction Control System Button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-6.
O. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 2-32.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-58.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem. Your
front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is
located on the console,
near the shift lever.
SeeInstrument Panel
Overview on page 3-4.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in.Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
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Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
The power tilt and
telescope wheel
control is located on
the outboard side of
the steering column.
To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up
and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control
down and the steering wheel goes down.
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 2-60andMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 2-77.
Heated Steering Wheel
Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel.
The button with this
symbol is located
on the left side of
the steering wheel.
Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel
on or off. A light on the button will display when the
feature is turned on.
The steering wheel will take about three minutes to
start heating.
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The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the
headlamps are off, only the windshield will be washed
when the washer button is pressed. If the washer uid
is low, the headlamp washers will not work.
SeeWindshield Washer on page 3-16for additional
information.
Cruise Control
These controls are
located on the end
of the multifunction
lever.
9(Off):Move to this position to turn the system off.
R(On):Move to this position to turn on the system.
+ (Resume/Accelerate):Move to this position to make
the vehicle resume a previously set speed or to
accelerate when cruise is already active.
T(Set/Decrease):Press this button to set the speed
or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active.With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more can be maintained without keeping your
foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long
trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h).
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Traction
Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin or
the stability control system activates, the cruise control
automatically disengages. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-6andStabiliTrak
®System
on page 4-8orEnhanced StabiliTrak®on page 4-9.
When road conditions allow you to safely use it again,
you may turn the cruise control back on.
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{CAUTION:
On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise
Control may not detect a vehicle ahead.
You could crash into a vehicle ahead of
you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control
on winding roads.
Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time
to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a
crash when you are driving in conditions
where vehicles may suddenly slow or
stop ahead of you, enter your lane, or
cross your vehicle’s path. If you are
driving in these conditions, do not use
Adaptive Cruise Control. The warning
beep and alert symbol may indicate
that you are driving in conditions where
Adaptive Cruise Control should not be
used. See “Alerting the Driver” in this
section.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)

On slippery roads, fast changes in
tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control.
Do not use cruise control on slippery
roads.
When weather limits visibility, such as
when in fog, rain, or snow conditions,
Adaptive Cruise Control performance is
limited. There may not be enough distance
to adapt to the changing traffic conditions.
Do not use cruise control when visibility
is low.
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The cruise controls are
located on the end of
the multifunction lever.
The Adaptive Cruise controls are located on the
outboard side of the steering wheel.
9(Off):This position turns the system off.
R(On):This position turns the system on.
S(Resume/Increase):Push the switch to this symbol
to make the vehicle resume the speed set previously
or to increase the set speed when Adaptive Cruise
Control is already active.
T(Set/Decrease):Press this button to set the speed
or to decrease the set speed when Adaptive Cruise
Control is already active.
[(Cancel):Press this button located on the steering
wheel to cancel adaptive cruise control.
Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control
With the Set Button
{CAUTION:
If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control
switch on when you are not using cruise, you
might hit a button and go into cruise when you
do not want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control
switch off until you want to use cruise control.
{CAUTION:
If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control without
your Head-up Display (HUD) properly adjusted,
your Adaptive Cruise Control settings may
not be visible. You could forget your settings
and be startled by Adaptive Cruise Control
response and even lose control. Keep your
HUD on and properly adjusted when using
Adaptive Cruise Control.
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The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the
speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected
in your path.
To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following:
1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and
properly adjusted. You cannot engage Adaptive
Cruise Control unless the HUD is on. SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 3-43for more information.
2. Move the switch to the on position.
3. Get up to the desired speed.
4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release the button.
5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it might
immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle
ahead that is too close or moving slower than
your vehicle.This symbol appears on the
Head-Up Display (HUD)
to indicate that Adaptive
Cruise Control is active.
The number indicates
the set speed.
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-43for more
information.
Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so you
know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if a
vehicle is not detected in your path. Keep in mind
speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather
conditions when adjusting your set speed.
If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when
the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin,
the Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically
disengage. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-6,StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-8or
Enhanced StabiliTrak®on page 4-9. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you can
turn the Adaptive Cruise Control back on.United States version
shown, Canada similar
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Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP)
When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it will
adjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain the following
distance (gap) selected.
Use the GAP button on
the steering wheel to
adjust the follow distance
between your vehicle
and other vehicle’s.
Press the top of the button to increase the distance
or the bottom of the button to decrease the distance.
The rst button press shows the current follow distance
setting on the HUD. The current following distance
setting is maintained until it is changed.There are six follow distances to choose from. The follow
distance selection ranges from near to far (one second
to two seconds follow time). The distance maintained
for a selected follow distance varies based on vehicle
speed. The faster the vehicle speed the further back you
will follow. Consider traffic and weather conditions when
selecting the follow distance. The range of selectable
distances may not be appropriate for all drivers and
driving conditions. If you prefer to travel at a following
distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows,
disengage the system and drive manually.
A graphic on the HUD
indicates the selected
following distance.
This picture shows a
maximum follow distance.
The vehicles will move closer together as you select
a smaller following distance.
United States version
shown, Canada similar
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The HUD controls are
located to the left of
the steering wheel on
the DIC control panel.
~(Head-Up Display):Press to change the position
of the HUD on the windshield.
To adjust the brightness of the HUD image, press the
knob on the center of the DIC control panel in until
it pops out and then pull the knob until is completely
extended. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise
to increase or decrease the brightness. Turn the
knob all the way to the left to turn off the HUD image.To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly,
do the following:
1. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position.
If you change your seat position later, you may
have to re-adjust your HUD.
2. Start your engine and press the top or bottom of the
HUD button to center the HUD image in your view.
The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down,
not side-to-side.
3. Turn the knob on the DIC control panel to adjust
the brightness of the HUD image.
The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the
light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and
where you have the HUD set. If you are facing a dark
object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD may anticipate
that you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim.
Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image
harder to see.
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Sensors
There is a solar sensor located on the instrument panel,
near the windshield.
There is also an interior temperature sensor located
next to the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
These sensors monitor the solar radiation and the air
inside the vehicle, then use the information to adjust
the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery
system, in order to maintain the selected temperature.The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the
vehicle facing the sun. Do not cover the sensors or the
automatic climate control system will not work properly.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.
This can be minimized if the climate control system
is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog
from the windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers.
Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from
the windshield more quickly.
yNz(Mode):Press this button until defog appears
on the display.
-(Defog):This mode directs the air between the
windshield and oor outlets with some air supplied to
the outboard panel outlets and side window defogging
outlets. When this mode is selected, the system turns off
recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor
unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing.
The recirculation mode is cancelled when the system
enters the defog mode. If recirculation is selected while
in the defog mode, it is cancelled after 10 minutes.
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