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Section	Page
2003 Cadillac CTS Owner’s Manual	1
Table of Contents	2
Copyright General Motors Corporation 2001	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Two-Way Manual Passenger Seat	8
Six-Way Power Seats (If Equipped)	8
Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)	9
Heated Front Seats (If Equipped)	11
Reclining Front Seatbacks	12
Manual Recliner	12
Power Recliner	12
Head Restraints	14
Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped)	14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	16
Why Safety Belts Work	18
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Adults	22
Driver Position	22
Lap-Shoulder Belt	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Air Bag Systems	30
How the Air Bag Systems Work	33
Where are the air bags?	33
When should an air bag inflate?	36
What makes an air bag inflate?	37
How does an air bag restrain?	38
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	40
Adding Equipment to Your air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	41
Safety Belt Pretensioners	41
Rear Seat Passengers	42
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	42
Lap-Shoulder Belt	42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	45
Children	47
Infants and Young Children	47
Restraint Systems for Children	51
Where to Put the Restraint	54
Top Strap	55
Lower anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	57
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	59
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	62
Older Children	64
Safety Belt Extender	67
Checking Your Restraint Systems	67
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Section 2 Features and Controls	69
Windows	70
Power Windows	71
Express-Down Window	71
Express-Up Window	71
Anti-Pinch Feature	72
Window Lockout	72
Keys	73
Door Locks	75
Central Door Unlocking System	76
Power Door Locks	76
Last Door Closed Locking Feature	76
Automatic Door Locks	77
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	77
Rear-Door Security Locks	77
Anti-Lockout Feature	78
Leaving Your Vehicle	78
Remote Keyless Entry System	78
Operation	79
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	80
Battery Replacement	81
Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)	82
Trunk Lid	84
Remote Trunk Release Button	84
Rer Seat Pass-Through Door (If Equipped)	85
Emergency Trunk Release Handle	86
Theft	87
Key in the Ignition	87
Parking at Night	87
Parking Lots	87
Theft-Deterrent System	88
Testing the Alarm	89
Immobilizer	89
New Vehicle "Break-In"	92
Ignition Positions	92
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)	93
Steering Column Ignition Lock Release (Automatic Transmission Only)	94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	95
Starting Your Engine	95
Automatic Transmission	95
Manual Transmission	96
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	96
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	97
Automatic Transmission Operation	98
Shift Lock Release (Automatic Transmission Only)	101
Sport Mode Button (Automatic Transmission Only)	103
Winter Driving Mode button (Automatic Transmission Only)	104
Manual Transmission Operation	105
Shift Speeds	106
Parking Brake	106
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	108
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (automatic Transmission Only)	109
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)	109
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	110
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Only)	110
Parking Over Things That Burn	111
Engine Exhaust	112
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)	112
Horn	113
Tilt Wheel	113
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	114
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	114
Turn Signal On Chime	115
Headlamps	115
Wiper-Activated Headlamps	115
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	116
Lamps On Reminder	116
Flash-To-Pass Feature	116
Fog Lamps	117
Windshield Wipers	118
Headlamp Washers (If Equipped)	119
Windshield Washer	120
Cruise Control	121
Setting Cruise Control	122
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	123
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	123
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	123
Using Cruise Control on Hills	124
Ending Cruise Control	124
Erasing Speed Memory	124
Exterior Lamps	124
Headlamps	124
Daytime Running Lamps	125
Light Sensor	126
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	126
Interior Lamps	127
Instrument Panel Brightness Lever	127
Illuminated Entry	127
Parade Dimming	127
Reading Lamps	128
Mirrors	128
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar System	128
Mirror Operation	128
Cleaning the Mirror	128
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and OnStar System (If Equipped)	129
Mirror Operation	129
Compass Operation	129
Compass Calibration	129
Compass Variance	130
Cleaning the Mirror	131
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors	131
Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	132
Convex Outside Mirror	132
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors	132
Storage Compartments	133
Glove Box	133
Map Pockets	133
Center Console Storage and Cupholders	133
Rear Seat Cupholders	133
Convenience Net	133
Roof Rack Provisions	134
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (Option)	134
Front Ashtray	134
Rear Ashtray	134
Cigarette Lighter	135
Sun Visors	135
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror	135
Accessory Power Outlets	136
OnStar System (If Equipped)	138
Cellular Antenna	139
OnStar Services	139
OnStar System Limitations	141
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls	141
Assist Handles	141
Garment Hooks	141
Sunroof (Option)	142
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	143
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	143
Training a Garage Door Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped)	144
Canadian Programming	145
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	145
Erasing Channels	145
Resetting Defaults	146
Accessories	146
Travel Note Recorder (If Equipped)	146
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	148
Instrument Panel Cluster	150
Speedometer and Odometer	151
Trip Odometer	151
Tachometer	152
Engine Speed Limiter	152
Clock	152
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	153
Safety Belt Reminder Light	154
Air Bag Readiness Light	154
Charging System Light	155
Brake System Warning Light	156
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	157
Traction Control System Warning (TRAC OFF) Light	158
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	159
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	159
If the Light Is Flashing	161
If the Light Is On Steady	161
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	162
Oil Pressure Light	163
Sport Mode Light (If Equipped)	164
Winter Driving Mode Light (If Equipped)	164
Security Light	164
Cruise Control Light	165
Fog Lamp Light	165
Lamps On Reminder	165
Highbeam On Light	165
Fuel Gage	166
Driver Information Center (DIC)	167
System Controls	167
Status of Vehicle Systems	168
Vehicle Information Menu (Base Audio System)	169
Vehicle Info (Information) Menu (Navigation System)	170
Status Menu Item Descriptions	171
DIC Messages	174
Battery Not Charging	174
Battery Saver Active	175
Battery Voltage High	175
Battery Voltage Low	176
Change Engine Oil	176
Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid	177
Check Brake Fluid	177
Check Coolant Level	178
Check Gas Cap	178
Check Washer Fluid	178
Driver Door Ajar	178
Engine Coolant Hot -- Idle Engine	179
Engine Coolant Hot -- AC (Air Conditioning) Off	179
Engine Overheated -- Stop Engine	180
Engine Power Reduced	180
Fuel Level Low	181
Headlamps Suggested	181
Ice Possible	182
Left Rear Door Ajar	182
Oil Pressure Low -- Stop Engine	182
Passenger Door Ajar	183
Personalization Off/Driver Identification (Navigation System Only)	183
Right Rear Door Ajar	184
Service AC (Air Conditioning) System	184
Service Air Bag	185
Service Charging System	185
Service Electrical System	185
Service Fuel System	185
Service Idle Control	186
Service Stability Sys Message	186
Stability Sys Engaged Message	187
Stability Sys Off Message	187
Stability Sys Ready Message	188
Service Steering System	188
Service Suspension System	189
Service Theft System	189
Service Transmission	190
Service Vehicle Soon	190
Starting Disabled -- Remove Key	190
Starting Disabled -- Throttle Problem	191
Theft Attempted	191
Top Speed -- Fuel Cut Off	191
Traction Engaged	192
Traction Suspended	192
Trans (Transmission) Hot -- Idle Engine	193
Trunk Open	193
Turn Signal On	193
Accessing the DIC Main Menu (Base Audio System)	194
DIC Main Menu	194
DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions (Base Audio System)	195
English/Metric Units	196
SET CLOCK	197
Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features	198
Entering the Personalization Menu	198
Base Audio System	198
Navigation System	199
Personalization Features	199
Personalization Name	199
Configure Display Keys (Base Audio System Only)	201
Remote Recall Memory/Recall Driving Positions (If Equipped)	201
Programmable Modes	201
Remote Exit Recall (If Equipped)	202
Programmable Modes	202
Key in Recall Memory (If Equipped)	203
Programmable Modes	203
Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)	204
Programmable Modes	204
Twilight Delay	205
Programmable Modes	205
Lights Flash at Unlock	206
Programmable Modes	206
Lights Flash at Lock	207
Programmable Modes	207
Horn Sounds at Lock	208
Programmable Modes	208
Exterior Lights at Unlock	209
Programmable Modes	209
Doors Lock in Gear (Automatic Transmission Only)	210
Programmable Modes	210
Automatic Door Lock (Manual Transmission Only)	211
Programmable Modes	211
Driver Unlock in Park (Automatic Transmission Only)	212
Programmable Modes	212
Driver Unlock Key Out	213
Programmable Modes	213
Doors Unlock in Park (Automatic Transmission Only)	214
Programmable Modes	214
Doors Unlock Key Out	215
Programmable Modes	215
Delayed Locking	216
Programmable Modes	216
Lock Passenger Window	217
Programmable Modes	217
Mirror to Curb in Reverse (If Equipped)	218
Programmable Modes	218
Enhanced Chime Volume	219
Programmable Modes	219
Exiting the Personalization Menu	220
Navigation (Option)	221
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	222
Comfort Controls	223
Climate Control System	223
Manual Operation	223
Automatic Operation	225
Interior Temperature Sensor	226
Electronic Solar Sensor	226
Air Conditioning	227
Defogging and Defrosting	227
Rear Window Defogger	227
Ventilation System	228
Ventilation Tips	229
Climate Control Steering Wheel Controls	230
Audio Systems	230
Setting the Clock	231
AM-FM Radio with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP)	231
Playing the Radio	232
Finding a Station	232
Setting Preset Stations	234
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	235
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	236
Using DSP	237
Using RDS	238
RDS Messages	238
Activating PTY Stations	240
Radio Message	240
Playing a Cassette Tape	241
Cassette Tape Messages	242
Using the Single Compact Disc Player	242
Using the Six-Disc Compact Disc Changer	243
Compact Disc Messages	246
Configurable Radio Display Keys	246
Navigation/Radio System (Option)	248
Theft-Deterrent Feature	248
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	249
Understanding Radio Reception	250
AM	250
FM Stereo	250
Cellular Phone Usage	250
Tips About Your Audio System	251
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	252
Care of Your Compact Discs	253
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	253
Diversity Antenna System	254
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	255
Defensive Driving	256
Drunken Driving	257
Control of a Vehicle	260
Braking	260
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	261
Using Anti-Lock	263
Braking in Emergencies	263
Traction Control System	263
Stabilitrak -- Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (If Equipped)	264
Steering	265
Power Steering	265
Speed Variable Assist Steering (If Equipped)	265
Steering Tips	265
Driving on Curves	265
Steering in Emergencies	266
Off-Road Recovery	267
Passing	268
Loss of Control	269
Skidding	269
Driving at Night	270
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	272
Hydroplaning	273
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	274
Driving Through Flowing Water	274
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	274
City Driving	275
Freeway Driving	276
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	277
Highway Hypnosis	278
Hill and Mountain Roads	278
Winter Driving	280
Driving on Snow or Ice	281
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	282
Recreational Vehicle Towing	284
Dinghy Towing	284
Dolly Towing	285
Loading Your Vehicle	286
Towing a Trailer	288
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	289
Weight of the Trailer	289
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	290
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	291
Hitches	291
Safety Chains	291
Trailer Brakes	291
Driving with a Trailer	292
Following Distance	292
Passing	292
Backing Up	292
Making Turns	293
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	293
Driving On Grades	293
Parking on Hills	294
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	295
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	295
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	295
Section 5 Problems on the Road	296
Hazard Warning Flashers	297
Other Warning Devices	298
Jump Starting	298
Towing Your Vehicle	304
Engine Overheating	304
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	305
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	306
Cooling System	307
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	309
If a Tire Goes Flat	313
Changing a Flat Tire	314
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	315
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps (If Equipped)	317
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	318
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	323
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	324
Compact Spare Tire	325
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	326
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	326
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	327
Service	328
Doing Your Own Service Work	328
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	329
Fuel	329
Gasoline Octane	329
Gasoline Specifications	330
California Fuel	330
Additives	331
Fuels in Foreign Countries	331
Filling Your Tank	332
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	334
Checking Things Under the Hood	334
Hood Release	335
Engine Compartment Overview	336
Engine Oil	337
Checking Engine Oil	337
When to Add Engine Oil	338
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	339
Engine Oil Additives	340
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	340
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message and the Oil Life Indicator	341
Base Audio System	341
Navigation System	342
What to Do with Used Oil	342
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	343
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	345
Automatic Transmission Fluid	346
Manual Transmission Fluid	347
When to Check	347
How to Check	347
How to Add Fluid	347
How to Reset the Change Transmission Fluid Message and the Transmission Fluid Indicator (Automatic Transmission Only)	348
Base Audio System	348
Navigation System	348
Hydraulic Clutch	349
When to Check and What to Use	349
How to Check and Add Fluid	349
Rear Axle	350
When to Check Lubricant	350
How to Check Lubricant	350
What to Use	350
Engine Coolant	351
What to Use	352
Checking Coolant	353
Adding Coolant	354
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	354
Power Steering Fluid	355
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	355
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	355
What to Use	355
Windshield Washer Fluid	356
What to Use	356
Adding Washer Fluid	356
Brakes	357
Brake Fluid	357

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