| Section |
Page |
| 2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Book TOC |
1 |
| Seats and Restraint Systems |
7 |
| Front Seats |
8 |
| Manual Seats |
8 |
| Power Seats |
9 |
| Power Lumbar |
9 |
| Heated Seats |
10 |
| Reclining Seatbacks |
10 |
| Head Restraints |
13 |
| Rear Seats |
14 |
| Split Folding Rear Seat |
14 |
| Safety Belts |
16 |
| Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone |
16 |
| Questions and Answers About Safety Belts |
20 |
| How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
21 |
| Driver Position |
21 |
| Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
27 |
| Right Front Passenger Position |
28 |
| Rear Seat Passengers |
28 |
| Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides |
31 |
| 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 |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
45 |
| Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position |
50 |
| Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
53 |
| Airbag System |
56 |
| Where Are the Airbags? |
59 |
| When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
63 |
| What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
64 |
| How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
64 |
| What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? |
65 |
| Passenger Sensing System |
66 |
| Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
70 |
| Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
70 |
| Restraint System Check |
71 |
| Checking the Restraint Systems |
71 |
| Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
72 |
| Features and Controls |
73 |
| Keys |
75 |
| Remote Keyless Entry System |
76 |
| Remote Keyless Entry System Operation |
77 |
| Doors and Locks |
80 |
| Door Locks |
80 |
| Central Door Unlocking System |
81 |
| Power Door Locks |
81 |
| Delayed Locking |
81 |
| Programmable Automatic Door Locks |
82 |
| Rear Door Security Locks |
82 |
| Lockout Protection |
83 |
| Trunk |
84 |
| Windows |
86 |
| Power Windows |
87 |
| Sun Visors |
90 |
| Theft-Deterrent Systems |
90 |
| Theft-Deterrent System |
90 |
| Immobilizer |
92 |
| Immobilizer Operation |
92 |
| Starting and Operating Your Vehicle |
94 |
| New Vehicle Break-In |
94 |
| Ignition Positions |
94 |
| Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
96 |
| Starting the Engine |
97 |
| Engine Coolant Heater |
97 |
| Automatic Transmission Operation |
98 |
| Manual Transmission Operation |
102 |
| Parking Brake |
105 |
| Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) |
106 |
| Shifting Out of Park (P) |
108 |
| Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) |
108 |
| Parking Over Things That Burn |
109 |
| Engine Exhaust |
109 |
| Running the Engine While Parked |
110 |
| Mirrors |
111 |
| Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® |
111 |
| Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass |
111 |
| Outside Power Mirrors |
114 |
| Outside Curb View Assist Mirror |
114 |
| Outside Convex Mirror |
115 |
| Outside Heated Mirrors |
115 |
| OnStar® System |
115 |
| Universal Home Remote System |
117 |
| Universal Home Remote System Operation |
118 |
| Storage Areas |
121 |
| Glove Box |
121 |
| Cupholder(s) |
121 |
| Center Console Storage Area |
121 |
| Map Pocket |
121 |
| Roof Rack |
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 |
135 |
| 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 |
139 |
| Headlamps |
142 |
| Wiper Activated Headlamps |
143 |
| Headlamps on Reminder |
143 |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
143 |
| Fog Lamps |
145 |
| Exterior Lighting Battery Saver |
146 |
| Instrument Panel Brightness |
146 |
| Entry Lighting |
147 |
| Parade Dimming |
147 |
| Reading Lamps |
147 |
| Accessory Power Outlet(s) |
147 |
| Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter |
148 |
| Climate Controls |
149 |
| Dual Climate Control System |
149 |
| Outlet Adjustment |
154 |
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
155 |
| Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) |
156 |
| Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators |
156 |
| Instrument Panel Cluster |
157 |
| Speedometer and Odometer |
159 |
| Trip Odometers |
159 |
| Tachometer |
159 |
| Engine Speed Limiter |
159 |
| Safety Belt Reminder Light |
160 |
| Airbag Readiness Light |
160 |
| Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
161 |
| Charging System Light |
163 |
| Brake System Warning Light |
164 |
| Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light |
165 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light |
165 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) |
166 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
166 |
| Tire Pressure Light |
167 |
| Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
167 |
| Oil Pressure Light |
170 |
| Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/CTS) |
171 |
| Security Light |
171 |
| Fog Lamp Light |
171 |
| Lights On Reminder |
171 |
| Cruise Control Light |
172 |
| Highbeam On Light |
172 |
| Fuel Gage |
172 |
| Message Center |
173 |
| Message Center (CTS-V) |
173 |
| Transmission Fluid Hot Message |
176 |
| Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message |
176 |
| Check Engine Oil Pressure Message |
177 |
| Oil Temperature Warning Message |
177 |
| Tire Pressure Warning Message |
178 |
| One-to-Four Shift Message |
178 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) |
179 |
| System Controls |
179 |
| Status of Vehicle Systems |
180 |
| DIC Main Menu |
183 |
| DIC Warnings and Messages |
187 |
| DIC Vehicle Personalization |
196 |
| Audio System(s) |
209 |
| Setting the Time |
211 |
| Radio with CD |
211 |
| Navigation/Radio System |
227 |
| Theft-Deterrent Feature |
227 |
| Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) |
228 |
| Radio Reception |
228 |
| Care of Your CDs |
229 |
| Care of the CD Player |
230 |
| Diversity Antenna System |
230 |
| XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System |
230 |
| Driving Your Vehicle |
231 |
| Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle |
232 |
| Defensive Driving |
232 |
| Drunken Driving |
233 |
| Control of a Vehicle |
236 |
| Braking |
236 |
| Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
237 |
| Braking in Emergencies |
239 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) |
239 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) |
240 |
| Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V) |
242 |
| Limited-Slip Rear Axle |
242 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
242 |
| Panic Brake Assist |
243 |
| Steering |
243 |
| Off-Road Recovery |
246 |
| Passing |
246 |
| Loss of Control |
247 |
| Competitive Driving |
248 |
| Driving at Night |
249 |
| Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
250 |
| City Driving |
252 |
| Freeway Driving |
253 |
| Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
254 |
| Highway Hypnosis |
255 |
| Hill and Mountain Roads |
255 |
| Winter Driving |
257 |
| If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow |
261 |
| Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out |
262 |
| Loading Your Vehicle |
262 |
| Towing |
267 |
| Towing Your Vehicle |
267 |
| Recreational Vehicle Towing |
267 |
| Towing a Trailer |
269 |
| Service and Appearance Care |
271 |
| Service |
273 |
| Accessories and Modifications |
273 |
| California Proposition 65 Warning |
273 |
| Doing Your Own Service Work |
274 |
| Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
275 |
| Fuel |
275 |
| Gasoline Octane |
275 |
| Gasoline Specifications |
276 |
| California Fuel |
276 |
| Additives |
276 |
| Fuels in Foreign Countries |
277 |
| Filling the Tank |
278 |
| Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
280 |
| Checking Things Under the Hood |
280 |
| Hood Release |
281 |
| Engine Compartment Overview |
282 |
| Engine Oil |
286 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
292 |
| Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
293 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid |
295 |
| Manual Transmission Fluid |
296 |
| Hydraulic Clutch |
297 |
| Engine Coolant |
298 |
| Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap |
300 |
| Engine Overheating |
300 |
| Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
302 |
| Cooling System |
303 |
| Power Steering Fluid |
308 |
| Windshield Washer Fluid |
309 |
| Brakes |
310 |
| Battery |
313 |
| Jump Starting |
314 |
| Rear Axle |
319 |
| Headlamp Aiming |
320 |
| Bulb Replacement |
323 |
| High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
323 |
| Halogen Bulbs |
323 |
| Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps |
324 |
| Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps |
324 |
| Back-Up and License Plate Lamps |
325 |
| Replacement Bulbs |
326 |
| Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
326 |
| Tires |
328 |
| Tire Sidewall Labeling |
330 |
| Tire Terminology and Definitions |
332 |
| Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) |
335 |
| Inflation - Tire Pressure |
336 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System |
339 |
| Tire Inspection and Rotation |
342 |
| When It Is Time for New Tires |
343 |
| Buying New Tires |
344 |
| Different Size Tires and Wheels |
345 |
| Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
346 |
| Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
347 |
| Wheel Replacement |
347 |
| Tire Chains |
349 |
| Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V) |
349 |
| If a Tire Goes Flat |
352 |
| Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only) |
354 |
| Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only) |
355 |
| Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (CTS Only) |
357 |
| Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only) |
362 |
| Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only) |
363 |
| Appearance Care |
364 |
| Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
364 |
| Fabric/Carpet |
365 |
| Leather |
366 |
| Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces |
366 |
| Wood Panels |
366 |
| Speaker Covers |
367 |
| Care of Safety Belts |
367 |
| Weatherstrips |
367 |
| Washing Your Vehicle |
367 |
| Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
367 |
| Finish Care |
368 |
| Windshield and Wiper Blades |
368 |
| Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels |
368 |
| Tires |
369 |
| Sheet Metal Damage |
370 |
| Finish Damage |
370 |
| Underbody Maintenance |
370 |
| Chemical Paint Spotting |
370 |
| Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
371 |
| Vehicle Identification |
372 |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
372 |
| Service Parts Identification Label |
372 |
| Electrical System |
373 |
| Add-On Electrical Equipment |
373 |
| Windshield Wiper Fuses |
373 |
| Power Windows and Other Power Options |
373 |
| Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
373 |
| Underhood Fuse Block |
374 |
| Rear Underseat Fuse Block |
378 |
| Capacities and Specifications |
384 |
| Maintenance Schedule |
387 |
| Maintenance Schedule |
388 |
| Introduction |
388 |
| Maintenance Requirements |
388 |
| Your Vehicle and the Environment |
388 |
| Using the Maintenance Schedule |
389 |
| Scheduled Maintenance |
390 |
| Additional Required Services |
392 |
| Maintenance Footnotes |
394 |
| Owner Checks and Services |
395 |
| At Each Fuel Fill |
396 |
| At Least Once a Month |
396 |
| At Least Once a Year |
397 |
| Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
399 |
| Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
401 |
| Engine Drive Belt Routing (CTS-V) |
402 |
| Maintenance Record |
402 |
| Customer Assistance and Information |
405 |
| Customer Assistance and Information |
406 |
| Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
406 |
| Online Owner Center |
408 |
| Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
408 |
| Customer Assistance Offices |
408 |
| GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
410 |
| Roadside Service |
410 |
| Courtesy Transportation |
412 |
| Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders |
414 |
| Collision Damage Repair |
415 |
| Reporting Safety Defects |
418 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
418 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
418 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
419 |
| Service Publications Ordering Information |
419 |
