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The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-39 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-50

Section	Page
2005 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual BookTOC	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	12
Split Folding Rear Seat	12
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Rear Seat Passengers	28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	31
Safety Belt Pretensioners	33
Safety Belt Extender	33
Child Restraints	34
Older Children	34
Infants and Young Children	37
Child Restraint Systems	40
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Top Strap	43
Top Strap Anchor Location	45
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	50
Airbag System	54
Where Are the Airbags?	56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	62
Passenger Sensing System	64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Restraint System Check	69
Checking Your Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	69
Features and Controls	71
Keys	73
Remote Keyless Entry System	74
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	75
Doors and Locks	78
Central Door Unlocking System	79
Power Door Locks	79
Delayed Locking	79
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	80
Rear Door Security Locks	80
Lockout Protection	81
Trunk	82
Windows	84
Power Windows	85
Sun Visors	87
Theft-Deterrent Systems	88
Theft-Deterrent System	88
Immobilizer	89
Immobilizer Operation	90
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	92
New Vehicle Break-In	92
Ignition Positions	92
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	94
Starting Your Engine	95
Engine Coolant Heater	95
Automatic Transmission Operation	96
Manual Transmission Operation	101
Parking Brake	104
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	105
Shifting Out of Park (P)	107
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	108
Parking Over Things That Burn	109
Engine Exhaust	109
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	110
Mirrors	111
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	111
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	111
Outside Power Mirrors	113
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	114
Outside Convex Mirror	115
Outside Heated Mirrors	115
OnStar® System	115
HomeLink® Transmitter	117
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	118
Storage Areas	121
Glove Box	121
Cupholder(s)	121
Center Console Storage Area	121
Map Pocket	122
Roof Rack Provisions	122
Convenience Net	122
Sunroof	123
Vehicle Personalization	124
Memory Seat and Mirrors	124
Instrument Panel	127
Instrument Panel Overview	130
Hazard Warning Flashers	132
Other Warning Devices	132
Horn	132
Tilt Wheel	132
Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS)	133
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	134
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	135
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	136
Flash-to-Pass	136
Windshield Wipers	137
Windshield Washer	138
Headlamp Washer	138
Cruise Control (CTS)	139
Cruise Control (CTS-V)	143
Headlamps	146
Wiper Activated Headlamps	147
Headlamps on Reminder	147
Daytime Running Lamps	148
Fog Lamps	149
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	150
Instrument Panel Brightness	150
Entry Lighting	151
Parade Dimming	151
Reading Lamps	151
Accessory Power Outlets	151
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	152
Climate Controls	153
Dual Climate Control System	153
Outlet Adjustment	158
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	159
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)	160
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	160
Instrument Panel Cluster	161
Speedometer and Odometer	163
Trip Odometers	163
Tachometer	164
Engine Speed Limiter	164
Safety Belt Reminder Light	164
Airbag Readiness Light	165
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	166
Charging System Light	167
Brake System Warning Light	168
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	169
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	169
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS)	170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	170
Tire Pressure Light	171
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	171
Oil Pressure Light	174
Winter Driving Mode Light (Automatic Transmission)	175
Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission)	175
Security Light	176
Fog Lamp Light	176
Lights On Reminder	176
Cruise Control Light	176
Highbeam On Light	177
Fuel Gage	177
Message Center	178
Message Center (CTS-V)	178
Transmission Fluid Hot Message	181
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message	181
Check Engine Oil Pressure Message	182
Oil Temperature Warning Message	182
Tire Pressure Warning Message	183
Driver Information Center (DIC)	184
System Controls	184
Status of Vehicle Systems	185
DIC Main Menu	188
DIC Warnings and Messages	191
DIC Vehicle Personalization	200
Audio System(s)	214
Setting the Time	214
Radio with CD	215
Navigation/Radio System	230
Theft-Deterrent Feature	231
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)	231
Radio Reception	232
Care of Your CDs	232
Care of Your CD Player	233
Diversity Antenna System	233
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	233
Driving Your Vehicle	235
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	236
Defensive Driving	236
Drunken Driving	236
Control of a Vehicle	239
Braking	239
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	240
Braking in Emergencies	242
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS)	242
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V)	244
Competitive Driving Mode	245
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	245
Stabilitrak® System	245
Panic Brake Assist	246
Steering	246
Off-Road Recovery	249
Passing	249
Loss of Control	251
Driving at Night	252
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	253
City Driving	256
Freeway Driving	257
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	258
Highway Hypnosis	259
Hill and Mountain Roads	260
Winter Driving	262
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	266
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	267
Loading Your Vehicle	267
Towing	272
Towing Your Vehicle	272
Recreational Vehicle Towing	272
Towing a Trailer	274
Service and Appearance Care	281
Service	283
Doing Your Own Service Work	284
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	285
Fuel	285
Gasoline Octane	285
Gasoline Specifications	285
California Fuel	286
Additives	286
Fuels in Foreign Countries	287
Filling Your Tank	288
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	290
Checking Things Under the Hood	290
Hood Release	291
Engine Compartment Overview	292
Engine Oil	296
Engine Oil Life System	300
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	302
Automatic Transmission Fluid	303
Manual Transmission Fluid	304
Hydraulic Clutch	305
Engine Coolant	306
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	309
Engine Overheating	309
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	311
Cooling System	312
Power Steering Fluid	317
Windshield Washer Fluid	318
Brakes	319
Battery	322
Jump Starting	322
Rear Axle	328
Bulb Replacement	329
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	329
Halogen Bulbs	329
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps	330
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps	331
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps	332
Replacement Bulbs	332
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	333
Tires	334
Tire Sidewall Labelling	336
Tire Terminology and Definitions	338
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)	341
Inflation - Tire Pressure	342
Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V)	345
Tire Inspection and Rotation	348
When It Is Time for New Tires	349
Buying New Tires	350
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	351
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	352
Wheel Replacement	353
Tire Chains	354
If a Tire Goes Flat	355
Changing a Flat Tire	356
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	358
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	360
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	366
Compact Spare Tire	367
Appearance Care	367
Fabric/Carpet	368
Vinyl	369
Leather	370
Instrument Panel	370
Interior Plastic Components	370
Wood Panels	370
Speaker Covers	370
Glass Surfaces	370
Care of Safety Belts	371
Weatherstrips	371
Washing Your Vehicle	371
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	371
Finish Care	372
Windshield and Wiper Blades	372
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	373
Tires	373
Sheet Metal Damage	374
Finish Damage	374
Underbody Maintenance	374
Chemical Paint Spotting	374
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	375
Vehicle Identification	376
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	376
Service Parts Identification Label	376
Electrical System	376
Add-On Electrical Equipment	376
Windshield Wiper Fuses	377
Power Windows and Other Power Options	377
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	377
Underhood Fuse Block	378
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	381
Capacities and Specifications	388
Maintenance Schedule	391
Maintenance Schedule	392
Introduction	392
Maintenance Requirements	392
Your Vehicle and the Environment	392
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	393
Scheduled Maintenance	394
Additional Required Services	396
Maintenance Footnotes	398
Owner Checks and Services	399
At Each Fuel Fill	400
At Least Once a Month	400
At Least Once a Year	400
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	403
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	405
Maintenance Record	406
Customer Assistance and Information	409
Customer Assistance and Information	410
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	410
Online Owner Center	412
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	412
Customer Assistance Offices	412
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	414
Roadside Service	414
Courtesy Transportation	416
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	418
Reporting Safety Defects	419
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	419
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	419
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	420
Service Publications Ordering Information	420

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