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Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, how much fuel is being used and many of the other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar 4-52

Section	Page
2010 Cadillac STS BookTOC	1
Preface	3
Canadian Owners	3
Index	3
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Heated Seats (Front)	14
Heated Seats (Rear)	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belt	15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Vehicle Features	20
Radio(s)	20
Satellite Radio	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Bluetooth®	23
Navigation System	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Vehicle Personalization	25
Cruise Control	25
Power Outlets	26
Performance and Maintenance	26
Traction Control System (TCS)	26
StabiliTrak®	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	27
Engine Oil Life System	27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	28
Roadside Service	28
OnStar®	29
Seats and Restraint System	31
Front Seats	32
Power Seats	32
Power Lumbar	33
Heated Seats	33
Heated and Ventilated Seats	34
Power Reclining Seatbacks	34
Head Restraints	36
Rear Seats	37
Heated Seats	37
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	37
Safety Belts	38
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	38
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	43
Lap-Shoulder Belt	52
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	57
Safety Belt Extender	58
Child Restraints	58
Older Children	58
Infants and Young Children	61
Child Restraint Systems	65
Where to Put the Restraint	68
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	69
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	75
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	78
Airbag System	82
Where Are the Airbags?	85
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	87
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	89
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	89
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	89
Passenger Sensing System	91
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	96
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	96
Restraint System Check	98
Checking the Restraint Systems	98
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	99
Features and Controls	101
Keys	103
Keyless Access System	104
Keyless Access System Operation	105
Remote Vehicle Start	110
Doors and Locks	112
Door Locks	112
Power Door Locks	113
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	114
Rear Door Security Locks	114
Lockout Protection	115
Trunk	115
Windows	118
Power Windows	119
Sun Visors	121
Theft-Deterrent Systems	122
Theft-Deterrent System	122
Valet Lockout Switch	124
Immobilizer	124
Immobilizer Operation	124
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	125
New Vehicle Break-In	125
Ignition Positions	126
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	126
Starting the Engine	127
Engine Coolant Heater	129
Automatic Transmission Operation	130
Parking Brake	133
Shifting Into Park	134
Shifting Out of Park	135
Parking Over Things That Burn	135
Engine Exhaust	136
Running the Vehicle While Parked	136
Mirrors	137
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	137
Compass	138
Outside Power Mirrors	139
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	139
Park Tilt Mirrors	140
Outside Convex Mirror	140
Outside Heated Mirrors	140
Object Detection Systems	141
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	141
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	144
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	147
Universal Home Remote System	149
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	149
Storage Areas	156
Glove Box	156
Cupholders	156
Center Console Storage	156
Convenience Net	156
Sunroof	157
Vehicle Personalization	158
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel	175
Instrument Panel	181
Instrument Panel Overview	183
Hazard Warning Flashers	183
Horn	183
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	183
Heated Steering Wheel	184
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	184
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	184
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	185
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	186
Flash-to-Pass	189
Windshield Wipers	190
Windshield Washer	191
Headlamp Washer	191
Cruise Control	192
Adaptive Cruise Control	195
Headlamps	207
Wiper Activated Headlamps	211
Headlamps on Reminder	211
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	212
Fog Lamps	213
Twilight Sentinel®	214
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	215
Instrument Panel Brightness	215
Entry Lighting	216
Parade Dimming	216
Reading Lamps	216
Battery Load Management	216
Electric Power Management	217
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	217
Head-Up Display (HUD)	218
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	222
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	223
Climate Controls	224
Dual Climate Control System	224
Outlet Adjustment	228
Rear Climate Control System	229
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	230
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	231
Instrument Panel Cluster	232
Speedometer and Odometer	233
Tachometer	233
Safety Belt Reminders	233
Airbag Readiness Light	234
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	235
Charging System Light	237
Brake System Warning Light	238
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	239
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	240
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	240
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	241
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	241
Tire Pressure Light	242
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	242
Oil Pressure Light	246
Security Light	247
Fog Lamp Light	247
Lights On Reminder	247
Cruise Control Light	247
Highbeam On Light	248
Fuel Gage	248
Driver Information Center (DIC)	249
DIC Operation and Displays	250
DIC Warnings and Messages	256
Other Messages	273
Audio System(s)	274
Setting the Clock	275
Radio(s)	275
Using an MP3	288
XM Radio Messages	292
Navigation/Radio System	293
Bluetooth®	293
Phone (Navigation)	303
Radio Personalization	310
Theft-Deterrent Feature	314
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	314
Radio Reception	316
Backglass Antenna	317
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	317
Driving Your Vehicle	319
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	320
Defensive Driving	320
Drunk Driving	320
Control of a Vehicle	321
Braking	322
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	323
Braking in Emergencies	324
StabiliTrak® System	324
Enhanced StabiliTrak®	325
Traction Control System (TCS)	327
Magnetic Ride Control	329
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	329
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	329
Steering	329
Off-Road Recovery	332
Passing	332
Loss of Control	332
Driving at Night	334
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	334
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	336
Highway Hypnosis	336
Hill and Mountain Roads	337
Winter Driving	338
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	340
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	341
Loading the Vehicle	341
Towing	347
Towing Your Vehicle	347
Recreational Vehicle Towing	347
Towing a Trailer	349
Service and Appearance Care	357
Service	360
Accessories and Modifications	360
California Proposition 65 Warning	361
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	361
Doing Your Own Service Work	361
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	362
Fuel	362
Gasoline Octane	363
Gasoline Specifications	363
California Fuel	363
Additives	364
Fuels in Foreign Countries	364
Filling the Tank	365
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	367
Checking Things Under the Hood	368
Hood Release	368
Engine Compartment Overview	369
Engine Oil	374
Engine Oil Life System	377
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	379
Automatic Transmission Fluid	381
Cooling System	382
Engine Coolant	383
Engine Overheating	388
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	390
Power Steering Fluid	391
Windshield Washer Fluid	392
Brakes	393
Battery	396
Jump Starting	396
All-Wheel Drive	401
Rear Axle	402
Front Axle	403
Headlamp Aiming	404
Bulb Replacement	405
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	405
Halogen Bulbs	405
Back-Up Lamps	406
Replacement Bulbs	406
Windshield Replacement	406
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	407
Tires	408
Winter Tires	409
Tire Sidewall Labeling	410
Tire Terminology and Definitions	413
Inflation - Tire Pressure	416
High-Speed Operation	418
Tire Pressure Monitor System	418
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	420
Tire Inspection and Rotation	423
When It Is Time for New Tires	425
Buying New Tires	426
Different Size Tires and Wheels	428
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	429
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	430
Wheel Replacement	430
Tire Chains	432
If a Tire Goes Flat	432
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch)	434
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Selector Switch)	443
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage	452
Changing a Flat Tire	452
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	454
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	455
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	461
Compact Spare Tire	463
Appearance Care	464
Interior Cleaning	464
Fabric/Carpet	465
Leather	466
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	466
Wood Panels	467
Speaker Covers	467
Care of Safety Belts	467
Weatherstrips	467
Washing Your Vehicle	467
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	468
Finish Care	468
Windshield and Wiper Blades	469
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	470
Tires	471
Sheet Metal Damage	471
Finish Damage	471
Underbody Maintenance	471
Chemical Paint Spotting	471
Vehicle Identification	472
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	472
Service Parts Identification Label	472
Electrical System	472
Add-On Electrical Equipment	472
Headlamp Wiring	473
Windshield Wiper Fuses	473
Power Windows and Other Power Options	473
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	473
Underhood Fuse Block	474
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	478
Capacities and Specifications	486
Maintenance Schedule	489
Maintenance Schedule	490
Introduction	490
Scheduled Maintenance	491
Owner Checks and Services	495
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	497
Maintenance Replacement Parts	499
Engine Drive Belt Routing	500
Maintenance Record	501
Customer Assistance Information	505
Customer Assistance and Information	506
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	506
Online Owner Center	509
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	510
Customer Assistance Offices	510
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	511
Roadside Service	512
Scheduling Service Appointments	514
Courtesy Transportation Program	514
Collision Damage Repair	516
Reporting Safety Defects	518
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	518
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	519
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	519
Service Publications Ordering Information	520
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	521
Event Data Recorders	521
OnStar®	522
Navigation System	522
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	522
Radio Frequency Statement	522
Index	523
Index_A	523
Index_B	524
Index_C	524
Index_D	526
Index_E	527
Index_F	527
Index_G	528
Index_H	528
Index_I	529
Index_J	529
Index_K	529
Index_L	529
Index_M	530
Index_N	531
Index_O	531
Index_P	531
Index_R	532
Index_S	533
Index_T	534
Index_U	535
Index_V	536
Index_W	536

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