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Black plate (3,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑48.
B. Instrument Panel Brightness
on page 4‑35.
DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
on page 4‑38(If Equipped).
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.
Headlamps on page 4‑27.
Cruise Control on page 4‑12.
Adaptive Cruise Control
on page 4‑15(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
on
page 4‑6(If Equipped).
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑52.
E. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑10.
F. Audio System(s)
on page 4‑94.
Navigation/Radio System
on page 4‑113(If Equipped). G.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 4‑124(If Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control
on page 4‑15(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel
on page 4‑4(If Equipped).
H. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 4‑62.
I. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
on page 4‑3.
J. Horn on page 4‑3.
K. Ignition Positions on page 3‑26.
L. Dual Climate Control System
on page 4‑43.
M. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
N. Cupholders on page 3‑56.
O. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9.
P. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑30.
Q. Glove Box on page 3‑56.
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Memory Features
If the vehicle has the memory feature, you can program
and recall memory settings for the following features for
up to two drivers:
.The driver seat
.The outside rearview mirrors
.The power tilt wheel and telescopic steering
column
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 your
vehicle has this feature
.Other personalization settings, for example, remote
start settings
See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
on
page 2‑5and Vehicle Personalizationon
page 3‑59for more information.
For vehicles with the base audio system, memory
features are programmed and recalled using the
radio menu. For vehicles with the Navigation system, memory
features are programmed and recalled using the
navigation display or voice commands. See
“Personalization”
and“Voice Recognition” in the Index
of the Navigation System manual for more information.
Heated Seats (Front)
On vehicles with heated
front seats, the buttons
are located on the climate
control panel.
z: Press the up or down arrow to turn on the heated
seat at the highest or lowest setting.
Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or
lower the setting. Press the down arrow until the
indicator on the climate control displays is off.
See Heated Seats
on page 2‑4for more information.
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2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearwardto downshift. See Automatic Transmission
Operation on page 3‑30.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Radio with CD
O: Press to turn the system on and off.
n: Turn to increase or to decrease the volume.
SRCE: Press to select between the radio or the CD
player. BAND:
Press to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2.
w:Turn to select radio stations.
© ¨:Seek or scan stations.
For more information about these and other radio
features, see Radio(s) on page 4‑95.
Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1 and
six XM2), can be programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons.
To program preset stations:
1. Tune to a station and select the equalization, DSP, or PTY (program type) setting if desired.
2. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for two seconds until a beep sounds.
The set preset station number displays above the
set pushbutton. If the numbered pushbutton is
pressed for less then two seconds, the radio tunes
to the station set to that pushbutton.
3. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
For more information, see Radio(s) on page 4‑95.
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Setting the Clock
To adjust the time:1. Press
w, located on the radio, to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil SET CLOCK displays.
3. Press
wto select SET CLOCK.
4. Turn
wto adjust the time.
5. Press
wto update the time and VEHICLE TIME
UPDATED displays.
To adjust the date:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil SET DATE displays.
3. Press
wto select SET DATE.
4. Turn
wto adjust the date.
5. Press
wto update the date and VEHICLE DATE
UPDATED displays.
Satellite Radio
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.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, refer to:
.www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
.www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See “XM Satellite Radio Service” underRadio(s)
on
page 4‑95.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
Without Head-UpDisplay (HUD)With Head-Up
Display (HUD)
The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to
the left of the steering wheel.
« 4ª:Press to scroll through the available vehicle
information displays which may include digital speed
display, fuel range, fuel economy, fuel used, average
speed, timer, battery voltage, tire pressure, engine oil
life, and display units. 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
fluid temperature.
AB
300 or3:
Press to scroll through the
odometer, trip odometer A and trip odometer B.
4 //: Press to reset certain DIC features and to
acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them
from the DIC display.
EM: Press this button to change the display from
English to metric.
« ~ ª:Press to change the position of the HUD
on the windshield.
For more information about HUD, see Head-Up Display
(HUD) on page 4‑38.
For information on adjusting the instrument panel
brightness, see Instrument Panel Brightness
on
page 4‑35.
For more information, see Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 4‑69.
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Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a cellphone or MP3
player.
The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center
console, one in the center console lid and there may be
an additional outlet in the rear of the center console.
SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑42.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The
system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is
started.
.To turn off traction control, press and release thetbutton located on the console.iilluminates
when the system is turned off.
For more information, see Traction Control System
(TCS) on page 5‑9.
StabiliTrak®System
The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of
the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system
turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
.To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak,
press and hold
t, located on the console,
until
iilluminates and the appropriate DIC
message displays. See DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 4‑76.
.Press and release the button again to turn on both
systems.
For more information, see StabiliTrak
®Systemon
page 5‑6.
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Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS).
The TPMS warming light
alerts you to a significant
loss in pressure of one of
the vehicles tires.
If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the tire loading information label. See
Loading the Vehicle
on page 5‑23. The warning light
will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning
light may appear when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire
maintenance. It is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 6‑60and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑62.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a
tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to
seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector
Switch)
on page 6‑76or Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit (With Selector Switch)on page 6‑85for complete
operating information.
If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see
Changing a Flat Tire on page 6‑94.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message
when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset to 100% only
following an oil change.
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Heated Seats
{WARNING:
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to
the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at
low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns,
people with such a condition should use care
when using the seat heater, especially for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, cover or similar item. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may damage
the seat.
On vehicles with heated
front seats, the buttons
are located on the climate
control panel.
z (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press the up or down
arrow once to turn on the heated seat at the highest or
lowest setting.
Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or
lower the setting. Keep pressing the down arrow until
the indicator on the climate control display turns off to
turn off the heated seat.
A light bar in the climate control display shows the
setting: high, medium, or low. The longest bar shows
the high range and the shortest bar shows the low
range.
The heated seat will automatically shut off when the
vehicle is turned off.
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Heated and Ventilated Seats
{WARNING:
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to
the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at
low temperatures. See the Warning underHeated
Seats on page 2‑4.
On vehicles with this feature, the buttons are on the
climate control panel.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat
and seatback.
{(Ventilated Seat): Press to ventilate the seat.
Press the button once for the highest setting. With each
press of the button, the setting will change to the next
lower setting, and then to the off setting.
A light bar in the climate control display shows the
setting: high, medium, or low.
The heated or ventilated seats shut off when the vehicle
is turned off.
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel
If the vehicle has the memory feature, you can program
and recall memory settings for the following features for
up to two drivers:
.The driver seat position
.The outside rearview mirrors position
.The power tilt wheel and telescopic steering
column position
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 your
vehicle has this feature
.Other personalization settings, for example, remote
start settings
See Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑59.
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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 your vehicle has this feature. See “Voice Recognition”
in the Index of the Navigation System manual for more
information.Entering the Driver Selection Submenu
To enter the memory programming mode for your driver
settings:
1. The ignition must be either on, in ACCESSORY, or in RAP and the transmission in P (Park) or the
vehicle speed less than 6 mph (9 km/h).
2. Press any button on the appropriate keyless access transmitter to identify yourself as Driver 1 or
Driver 2.
3. Turn on the radio by pressing the power/ volume knob.
4. Press the CNFG radio button to enter the main menu of the radio.
5. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to SETUP.
6. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SETUP menu.
7. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to DRIVER SELECTION.
8. Press the tune/select knob to enter the DRIVER SELECTION submenu. The following items will
appear:
.DRIVER 1
.DRIVER 2
.RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS
.STORE DRIVER SETTINGS
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