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Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation label. Tire and Loading Information Label {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Example 1 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight 4-33

Section	Page
Cadillac CTS Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Passenger Seat	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Rear Seats	13
Split Folding Rear Seat	13
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	32
Safety Belt Pretensioners	34
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Top Strap	45
Top Strap Anchor Location	46
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	52
Air Bag Systems	54
Where Are the Air Bags?	56
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	60
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	61
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	62
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	64
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	65
Restraint System Check	65
Checking Your Restraint Systems	65
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	66
Features and Controls	67
Keys	69
Remote Keyless Entry System	70
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	71
Doors and Locks	74
Door Locks	74
Central Door Unlocking System	75
Power Door Locks	75
Delayed Locking	75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	76
Rear Door Security Locks	76
Lockout Protection	77
Leaving Your Vehicle	77
Trunk	78
Windows	80
Power Windows	81
Sun Visors	83
Theft-Deterrent Systems	84
Theft-Deterrent System	84
Immobilizer	85
Immobilizer Operation	86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	87
New Vehicle Break-In	87
Ignition Positions	88
Starting Your Engine	90
Engine Coolant Heater	91
Automatic Transmission Operation	92
Manual Transmission Operation	98
Parking Brake	100
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	101
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	103
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	103
Parking Over Things That Burn	104
Engine Exhaust	104
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	105
Mirrors	106
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	106
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	106
Outside Power Mirrors	109
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	110
Outside Convex Mirror	110
Outside Heated Mirrors	110
OnStar® System	111
HomeLink® Transmitter	113
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	114
Storage Areas	118
Glove Box	118
Cupholder(s)	118
Center Console Storage Area	118
Map Pocket	118
Assist Handles	118
Garment Hooks	118
Roof Rack Provisions	119
Convenience Net	119
Sunroof	120
Vehicle Personalization	121
Memory Seat and Mirrors	121
Instrument Panel	123
Instrument Panel Overview	126
Hazard Warning Flashers	128
Other Warning Devices	129
Horn	129
Tilt Wheel	129
Reconfigureable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)	130
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	131
Windshield Wiper Lever	138
Cruise Control	141
Exterior Lamps	142
Interior Lamps	144
Accessory Power Outlets	146
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	147
Climate Controls	148
Dual Climate Control System	148
Outlet Adjustment	153
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	154
Steering Wheel Climate Controls	155
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	156
Instrument Panel Cluster	157
Speedometer and Odometer	158
Tachometer	159
Safety Belt Reminder Light	159
Air Bag Readiness Light	160
Charging System Light	161
Brake System Warning Light	161
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	162
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	163
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	163
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	164
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	164
Oil Pressure Light	168
Winter Driving Mode Light (Automatic Transmission)	169
Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission)	169
Security Light	170
Fog Lamp Light	170
Lights On Reminder	170
Cruise Control Light	170
Highbeam On Light	171
Fuel Gage	171
Driver Information Center (DIC)	172
System Controls	172
Status of Vehicle Systems	174
DIC Main Menu	179
DIC Warnings and Messages	183
DIC Vehicle Personalization	201
Audio System(s)	222
Setting the Time	222
Radio with CD	223
Navigation/Radio System	239
Theft-Deterrent Feature	239
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	240
Understanding Radio Reception	241
Care of Your CDs	241
Care of Your CD Player	241
Diversity Antenna System	242
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)	242
Driving Your Vehicle	243
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	244
Defensive Driving	244
Drunken Driving	245
Control of a Vehicle	248
Braking	248
Traction Control System (TCS)	251
Stabilitrak® System	252
Panic Brake Assist	253
Steering	253
Off-Road Recovery	256
Passing	256
Loss of Control	258
Driving at Night	259
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	260
City Driving	263
Freeway Driving	264
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	265
Highway Hypnosis	266
Hill and Mountain Roads	266
Winter Driving	268
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	272
Towing	273
Towing Your Vehicle	273
Recreational Vehicle Towing	273
Loading Your Vehicle	275
Towing a Trailer	280
Service and Appearance Care	287
Service	289
Doing Your Own Service Work	289
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	290
Fuel	290
Gasoline Octane	290
Gasoline Specifications	291
California Fuel	291
Additives	292
Fuels in Foreign Countries	292
Filling Your Tank	293
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	295
Checking Things Under the Hood	296
Hood Release	297
Engine Compartment Overview	298
Engine Oil	302
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	308
Automatic Transmission Fluid	310
Manual Transmission Fluid	311
Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)	312
Engine Coolant	313
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	316
Engine Overheating	316
Cooling System	319
Power Steering Fluid	325
Windshield Washer Fluid	326
Brakes	327
Battery	330
Jump Starting	331
Rear Axle	337
Bulb Replacement	338
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	338
Halogen Bulbs	338
Headlamps	338
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps	339
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	339
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps	340
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps	341
Replacement Bulbs	341
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	342
Tires	344
Inflation - Tire Pressure	352
Tire Inspection and Rotation	353
When It Is Time for New Tires	354
Buying New Tires	354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	355
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	357
Wheel Replacement	357
Tire Chains	358
If a Tire Goes Flat	359
Changing a Flat Tire	360
Compact Spare Tire	371
Appearance Care	372
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	372
Care of Safety Belts	374
Weatherstrips	374
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	375
Sheet Metal Damage	377
Finish Damage	377
Underbody Maintenance	377
Chemical Paint Spotting	377
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	378
Vehicle Identification	379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	379
Service Parts Identification Label	379
Electrical System	379
Add-On Electrical Equipment	379
Windshield Wiper Fuses	380
Power Windows and Other Power Options	380
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	380
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	386
Capacities and Specifications	392
Maintenance Schedule	395
Maintenance Schedule	396
Introduction	396
Maintenance Requirements	396
Your Vehicle and the Environment	396
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	396
Scheduled Maintenance	398
Additional Required Services	400
Maintenance Footnotes	402
Owner Checks and Services	404
At Each Fuel Fill	404
At Least Once a Month	404
At Least Once a Year	405
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	407
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	409
Maintenance Record	410
Customer Assistance Information	413
Customer Assistance Information	414
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	414
Online Owner Center	415
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	416
Customer Assistance Offices	416
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	417
Roadside Service	418
Courtesy Transportation	420
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	422
Reporting Safety Defects	423
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	423
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	423
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	423
Service Publications Ordering Information	424

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