ignition CADILLAC STS 2008 1.G Workshop Manual

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire
pressure light also ashes and then remains on during
the same ignition cycle. SeeTire Pressure Light on
page 3-67. Several conditions may cause this message
to appear. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 5-70for more information. If the warning comes on
and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS.
See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with
the hood open and closed switches. The switches may
need to be replaced. When this message is displayed,
the theft-deterrent system will still be protecting the
interior of the vehicle, however, the hood area will not
be protected at this time. Also, the remote start function
will not work when this message appears. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem with
the transmission. Have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions related
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
SYSTEM OFF
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
system, this message displays when the SBZA system
has been turned off. See the Index in the Navigation
manual andDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-74
for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
This message displays when the vehicle speed is
limited to XXX, mph in English mode and km/h in
Metric mode, because the vehicle detects a problem
in the steering, stability control, or suspension system.
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
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STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE
If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the
Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak®option,
this message displays when the Competitive Mode
for stability control has been turned on using the
TC (traction control) button. SeeEnhanced StabiliTrak
®
on page 4-9. When the Enhanced StabiliTrak®
Competitive Mode has been activated, traction control
operates in competitive mode and cannot be turned
off. Also, the Active Steering and the Magnetic
Ride Control systems operate in the Performance
Mode. For more information, see “Active Steering
and Magnetic Ride Control” in the Index in the
Navigation manual.
STABILITY SECURE MODE
If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the
Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak®option,
this message displays when the stability control system
is in the secure mode. Stability Secure Mode is set
automatically when certain system faults or vehicle
conditions are detected. When the Stability Secure
Mode is activated, the stability control system will
not respond to driver requests to change the stability
mode until the next ignition cycle or until the vehicle
condition or fault is returned to normal. SeeEnhanced
StabiliTrak
®on page 4-9.
STABILITY SYS (System) ACTIVE
This message displays any time the StabiliTrak®system
or Enhanced StabiliTrak®system is actively assisting
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 with directional control of the vehicle.
SeeStabiliTrak®System on page 4-8orEnhanced
StabiliTrak®on page 4-9for more information.
STABILITY SYS (System) NOT READY
This message displays if the StabiliTrak®system is
not ready. Two conditions may cause this message
to display:
The vehicle needs to be driven in a straight line
until the sensors are centered. Once the sensors
are centered, the StabiliTrak
®system is ready and
the STABILITY SYS READY message displays.
The system needs to warm up. This may occur
when rst starting your vehicle and driving away
during cold winter weather. This is normal. To
acknowledge this message, press the reset button.
The StabiliTrak
®performance is affected until the
STABILITY SYS READY message is displayed in the
DIC. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-8for more
information.
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TRUNK OPEN
This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays when the trunk is not closed
completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed
completely.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chime sounds if a
turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km).
Turn off the turn signal.
Other Messages
Here are more messages that you can receive on your
Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a
message and read another message that may have
come on at the same time, press the reset button.
ACCESSORY ACTIVE
SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-28.
KNOWN FOB
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-6.
MAX # FOBS LEARNED
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-6.
OFF/ACC (Accessory) TO LEARN
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-6.
READY FOR FOB X
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-6.
SHIFT TO PARK
SeeStarting the Engine on page 2-29andShifting
Into PARK (P) on page 2-36.
WAIT XX MIN (Minutes)
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-6.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself with
its features.
{CAUTION:
This system provides you with far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and you
or others can be injured or killed. Always keep
your eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive — avoid engaging in extended searching
while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,
CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
sure that it can be added by checking with your
dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering
mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment
can be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other
systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s
systems may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be
played even after the ignition is turned off. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29for more
information.
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Radio Message
THEFTLOCK:This message displays when the
THEFTLOCK®system has been activated. Take
the vehicle to the dealer/retailer for service.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety
of programming and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. During
your trial or when you subscribe, you will get unlimited
access to XM™ Radio Online for when you are not
in your vehicle. A service fee is required to receive
the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™
at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the
U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677
in Canada.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 3-116later in
this section for further detail.
Using the Single CD Player
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in. If the ignition and the radio are on,
the CD begins playing. A CD can be loaded with
the radio off, but it does not start playing until the
radio is on.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player, it stays in the player. While the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped,
if it was the last selected audio source.
When the CD is inserted, CD displays. As each new
track starts to play, the track number displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and
the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
When a CD is inserted, the CD functions display
above the pushbuttons, in place of the preset stations
(if programmed).
F1
{(Reverse):Press and hold to reverse quickly
within a track. Release to play the passage. The elapsed
time of the track displays.
F2
|(Forward):Press and hold to advance quickly
within a track. Release to play the passage. The elapsed
time of the track displays.
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F3 RDM (Random):Press to listen to the tracks in
random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM
displays. Press again to turn off random play.
RANDOM disappears from the display.
F4 RPT (Repeat):Press to hear a track over again.
REPEAT displays. Press again to turn off repeat
play. REPEAT disappears from the display.
F6 DISP (Display):Press to display the time of the
track. Press again to remove the time of the track from
the display.
©¨(Seek):Press the left arrow to go to the previous
or press the right arrow button to go to the next track
on the CD.
©¨(Scan):Press the arrows to listen to each track
for 10 seconds. The CD goes to a track, plays for
10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press the
arrows again to stop scanning.
SRCE (Source):Press to select a source, either radio or
CD. The CD must be loaded to select the source and to
play. CD displays if a CD is loaded. If a CD is not loaded,
the display does not change from the radio source.
Z(Eject):Press to stop a CD when it is playing
or to eject a CD when it is not playing. Eject can
be activated with the ignition and the radio off.
Using the Six-Disc CD Changer
M
(Load):Press to load CDs into the CD player.
This CD player holds up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.
2. Press and release the load button.
Please Wait displays.
3. Load the CD, when INSERT displays, insert
a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls the CD in.
When a CD is inserted, CD displays and the number of
the CD and the track number displays if the radio is on.
If the radio is on, the CD begins to play automatically.
To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.
2. Press and hold the load button for two seconds.
Please Wait displays and a beep sounds.
3. Load the CD, when INSERT displays, insert
a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls the CD in.
Do not load a CD until INSERT displays. The CD
player takes up to six CDs. If you want to load less
than six CDs, load the desired amount. The CD
player times out when it does not receive any more
CDs and the last CD loaded begins to play.
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F5 MODE:Press 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 does not display while in
this mode.
RPT TRCK (Repeat Track):Repeats the track
over again. RPT TRCK displays. Press the
MODE pushbutton again to turn off repeat play.
RPT TRCK disappears from the display.
RPT DISC (Repeat CD):Repeats the CD over
again. RPT DISC displays. Press the MODE
pushbutton again to turn off repeat play.
RPT DISC disappears from the display.
RDM TRCK (Random Track):Plays the tracks on
the current CD in random, rather than sequential,
order. RDM TRCK displays. Press the MODE
pushbutton again to turn off random play.
RDM TRCK disappears from the display.
RDM ALL (Random All CDs):Plays all of the CDs
loaded in random, rather than sequential, order.
RDM ALL displays. Press the MODE pushbutton
again to turn off random play. RDM ALL disappears
from the display.F6 DISP (Display):Press to display the time of the
track. Press again to display CD PLAY MODE.
©¨(Seek):Press the left arrow to go to the previous
or press the right arrow button to go to the next track
on the CD.
©¨(Scan):Press the arrows to listen to each track
for 10 seconds. The CD goes to a track, plays for
10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press the
arrows again to stop scanning.
Z(Eject):Press to eject the CD that is currently
playing, or press and hold to eject all of the CDs loaded.
A beep sounds. Eject can be activated with the
ignition or radio off.
Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc
The vehicle’s radio system could have the MP3 feature.
If it has this feature, it is capable of playing an MP3
CD-R disc. For more information on how to play an MP3
CD-R disc, seeUsing an MP3 on page 3-112later in
this section.
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Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that were created using
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software
can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited
using the radio. These playlists are treated as special
folders containing compressed audio song les.
Playing an MP3
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in, and LOADING CD displays. The CD
should begin playing and the CD symbol displays.
If the ignition and the radio are on, the CD begins
playing. A CD can be loaded with the radio off,
but it does not start playing until the radio is on.
F1
r(Previous Folder):Press this button to go
to the rst track in the previous folder.
Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a
track. Release this button to play the passage. REV
and the elapsed time of the track displays.
Pressing this button while in folder random mode goes
to the previous folder and plays the tracks in that
folder in random order.F2
[(Next Folder):Press this button to go to the
rst track in the next folder.
Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a
track. Release this button to play the passage. FWD and
the elapsed time of the track displays.
Pressing this button while in folder random mode takes
you to the next folder and plays the tracks in that
folder in random order.
F3 RDM (Random):To play the tracks on the CD in
random, rather than sequential order, press and release
this pushbutton until RDM TRCK displays. Once all
of the tracks in the current folder or playlist have played,
the system moves on to the next folder or playlist and
plays all of the tracks in random order.
To play the tracks in the current folder in random, rather
than sequential order, press and release this button
until RDM FLDR displays. This feature does not work
with playlists.
While in random, pressing and releasing either
©¨seek arrow goes to the previous or to the
next random track.
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When certain faults or vehicle conditions are detected,
the Stability control will automatically go into a secure
mode and the STABILITY SECURE MODE message will
be displayed on the DIC. When the Stability Secure Mode
is activated, the stability control system will not respond
to driver requests to change the stability mode until the
next ignition cycle or until the vehicle condition or fault is
returned to normal. When the Stability Secure Mode is
activated, you may see other messages, such as
SERVICE STEERING SYS, SERVICE SUSPENSION
SYS or CHECK TIRE PRESSURE on the DIC. When the
Stability Secure Mode is activated, a larger degree of
steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smaller
degree of steering wheel input at high vehicle speeds
may be required. Stability Secure Mode will be activated
if you are using a compact spare tire. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-80andCompact Spare Tire on
page 5-106.
Persistent operation of your vehicle in the STABILITY
SECURE MODE may be an indication that your vehicle
needs to be serviced by the dealer/retailer.
When certain faults are present, the vehicle’s speed may
be limited and the SPEED LIMITED TO XXX message
will be displayed on the DIC. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-80. When the vehicle’s speed is
limited, you may see other messages, such as SERVICE
STABILITY SYS, SERVICE STEERING SYS or
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS on the DIC. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.Enhanced StabiliTrak®and Traction
Control Mode Selection
Enhanced StabiliTrak®can be operated in Touring Mode
or Competitive Mode. It can also be turned off. The
traction control button is used to change stability control
modes (Touring, Competitive or Off) as well as to turn
traction control on or off. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 4-6. The following information describes
the operation of the traction control button for changing
Traction Control and Stability Control Modes.
When you start your vehicle, Stability control comes on
automatically in the Stability Touring Mode.
To change from Stability Touring Mode to Stability
Competitive Mode, press and hold the traction
control button for about three seconds until
the STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE message is
displayed on the DIC.
To change from Stability Touring Mode to Stability
Off Mode, press and hold the traction control
button for about ve seconds until the STABILITY
SYS OFF message is displayed on the DIC.
The DIC will temporarily display the STABILITY
COMPETITIVE MODE message prior to displaying
the STABILITY SYS OFF message.
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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on at or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Check all uid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
Going down steep or long hills, shift to a lower gear.
{CAUTION:
If you do not shift down, the brakes could get
so hot that they would not work well. You
would then have poor braking or even none
going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down
to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
{CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the
ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down and they
could get so hot that they would not work well.
You would then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could crash.
Always have the engine running and your
vehicle in gear when you go downhill.
Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds
that let you stay in your own lane.
Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your
lane (stalled car, accident).
Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks
area, winding roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
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