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3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 62

Section	Page
2007 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Memory Seat and Mirrors	11
Reclining Seatbacks	14
Head Restraints	17
Rear Seats	18
Split Folding Rear Seat	18
Safety Belts	20
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	20
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Driver Position	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	38
Safety Belt Pretensioners	41
Safety Belt Extender	41
Child Restraints	42
Older Children	42
Infants and Young Children	45
Child Restraint Systems	49
Where to Put the Restraint	54
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	63
Airbag System	68
Where Are the Airbags?	71
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	75
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	76
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	76
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	77
Passenger Sensing System	79
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	84
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Restraint System Check	86
Checking the Restraint Systems	86
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	87
Features and Controls	89
Keys	91
Remote Keyless Entry System	92
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	93
Doors and Locks	96
Door Locks	96
Central Door Unlocking System	97
Power Door Locks	97
Delayed Locking	98
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	98
Rear Door Security Locks	99
Lockout Protection	100
Trunk	100
Windows	103
Power Windows	104
Sun Visors	106
Theft-Deterrent Systems	107
Theft-Deterrent System	107
Immobilizer	109
Immobilizer Operation	109
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	111
New Vehicle Break-In	111
Ignition Positions	112
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	114
Starting the Engine	114
Engine Coolant Heater	116
Automatic Transmission Operation	118
Manual Transmission Operation	122
Parking Brake	124
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	126
Shifting Out of Park (P)	128
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	128
Parking Over Things That Burn	129
Engine Exhaust	130
Running the Engine While Parked	131
Mirrors	132
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	132
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	133
Outside Power Mirrors	135
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	136
Outside Convex Mirror	137
Outside Heated Mirrors	137
OnStar® System	137
Universal Home Remote System	139
Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED)	139
Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED)	140
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	141
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	147
Storage Areas	151
Glove Box	151
Cupholder(s)	151
Center Console Storage Area (CTS Only)	151
Map Pocket	151
Roof Rack	152
Convenience Net	152
Sunroof	153
Instrument Panel	155
Instrument Panel Overview	158
Hazard Warning Flashers	160
Other Warning Devices	160
Horn	160
Tilt Wheel	161
Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS)	161
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	163
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	163
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	164
Flash-to-Pass	164
Windshield Wipers	165
Windshield Washer	166
Headlamp Washer	167
Cruise Control	168
Headlamps	172
Wiper Activated Headlamps	172
Headlamps on Reminder	173
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	173
Fog Lamps	175
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	175
Instrument Panel Brightness	176
Entry Lighting	176
Parade Dimming	177
Reading Lamps	177
Battery Run-Down Protection	177
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	178
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	179
Climate Controls	180
Dual Climate Control System	180
Outlet Adjustment	185
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	186
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)	187
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	188
Instrument Panel Cluster	189
Speedometer and Odometer	190
Trip Odometers	191
Tachometer	191
Engine Speed Limiter	191
Safety Belt Reminder Light	192
Airbag Readiness Light	192
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	194
Charging System Light	196
Brake System Warning Light	197
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	198
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	199
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS)	200
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	200
Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only)	201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	202
Oil Pressure Light	206
Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/CTS)	207
Security Light	207
Fog Lamp Light	207
Lights On Reminder	207
Cruise Control Light	208
Highbeam On Light	208
Fuel Gage	208
Message Center	209
Message Center (CTS-V)	209
Transmission Fluid Hot Message	214
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message	215
Check Engine Oil Pressure Message	215
Oil Temperature Warning Message	216
Tire Pressure Warning Message	216
One-to-Four Shift Message (CTS-V Only)	217
Driver Information Center (DIC)	218
System Controls	218
Status of Vehicle Systems	219
DIC Main Menu	224
DIC Warnings and Messages	228
DIC Vehicle Personalization	239
Audio System(s)	258
Setting the Time	260
Radio with CD	260
XM Radio Messages	279
Navigation/Radio System	281
Theft-Deterrent Feature	281
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)	281
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS-V)	282
Radio Reception	284
Care of Your CDs	285
Care of the CD Player	285
Diversity Antenna System	286
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	286
Driving Your Vehicle	287
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	288
Defensive Driving	288
Drunken Driving	289
Control of a Vehicle	292
Braking	292
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	293
Braking in Emergencies	295
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS)	295
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V)	297
Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V)	298
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	299
StabiliTrak® System	299
Panic Brake Assist	300
Steering	300
Off-Road Recovery	303
Passing	303
Loss of Control	305
Competitive Driving	306
Driving at Night	306
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	308
City Driving	310
Freeway Driving	311
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	312
Highway Hypnosis	313
Hill and Mountain Roads	314
Winter Driving	316
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	320
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	321
Loading Your Vehicle	321
Towing	326
Towing Your Vehicle	326
Recreational Vehicle Towing	326
Towing a Trailer	328
Service and Appearance Care	329
Service	332
Accessories and Modifications	332
California Proposition 65 Warning	333
Doing Your Own Service Work	333
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	334
Fuel	334
Gasoline Octane	334
Gasoline Specifications	335
California Fuel	336
Additives	336
Fuels in Foreign Countries	337
Filling the Tank	338
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	340
Checking Things Under the Hood	340
Hood Release	341
Engine Compartment Overview	342
Engine Oil	346
Engine Oil Life System	350
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	352
Automatic Transmission Fluid	353
Manual Transmission Fluid	355
Hydraulic Clutch	356
Engine Coolant	357
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	360
Engine Overheating	360
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	363
Cooling System	364
Power Steering Fluid	369
Windshield Washer Fluid	370
Brakes	372
Battery	376
Jump Starting	377
Rear Axle	383
Headlamp Aiming	384
Bulb Replacement	387
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	387
Halogen Bulbs	387
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps	388
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps	388
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps	389
Replacement Bulbs	390
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	390
Tires	392
Winter Tires	393
Tire Sidewall Labeling	394
Tire Terminology and Definitions	397
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)	400
Inflation - Tire Pressure	402
High-Speed Operation	404
Tire Pressure Monitor System	405
Tire Inspection and Rotation	409
When It Is Time for New Tires	411
Buying New Tires	411
Different Size Tires and Wheels	414
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	414
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	416
Wheel Replacement	416
Tire Chains	418
Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V)	418
If a Tire Goes Flat	422
Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only)	424
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only)	425
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (CTS Only)	427
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only)	433
Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only)	434
Appearance Care	435
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	435
Fabric/Carpet	437
Leather	438
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	438
Wood Panels	439
Speaker Covers	439
Care of Safety Belts	439
Weatherstrips	439
Washing Your Vehicle	439
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	440
Finish Care	440
Windshield and Wiper Blades	441
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	441
Tires	442
Sheet Metal Damage	442
Finish Damage	442
Underbody Maintenance	443
Chemical Paint Spotting	443
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	444
Vehicle Identification	445
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	445
Service Parts Identification Label	445
Electrical System	446
Add-On Electrical Equipment	446
Windshield Wiper Fuses	446
Power Windows and Other Power Options	446
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	447
Underhood Fuse Block	447
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	451
Capacities and Specifications	457
Maintenance Schedule	459
Maintenance Schedule	460
Introduction	460
Maintenance Requirements	460
Your Vehicle and the Environment	461
Using the Maintenance Schedule	461
Scheduled Maintenance	463
Additional Required Services	466
Maintenance Footnotes	467
Owner Checks and Services	469
At Each Fuel Fill	470
At Least Once a Month	470
At Least Once a Year	471
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	474
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	476
Engine Drive Belt Routing	477
Maintenance Record	478
Customer Assistance Information	481
Customer Assistance and Information	482
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	482
Online Owner Center	485
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	486
Customer Assistance Offices	486
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	487
Roadside Service	488
Courtesy Transportation	491
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	494
Collision Damage Repair	495
Reporting Safety Defects	500
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	500
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	500
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	500
Service Publications Ordering Information	501

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