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Usage Left Low-Beam Headlamp Right Low-Beam Headlamp LO BEAM DRL Low-Beam Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Fuses LT LO BEAM RT LO BEAM Fuses AIRBAG IGN SPARE BCM 7 PED PROT Usage Airbag Switch Spare Body Control Module 7 Not Used 5-123

Section	Page
2008 Cadillac CTS BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Head Restraints	6
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated and Ventilated Seats	10
Memory Seat and Mirrors	10
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Rear Seats	15
Split Folding Rear Seat	15
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Lap-Shoulder Belt	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Safety Belt Extender	35
Child Restraints	36
Older Children	36
Infants and Young Children	39
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	55
Airbag System	59
Where Are the Airbags?	62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	66
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	66
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	66
Passenger Sensing System	68
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	72
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	73
Restraint System Check	74
Checking the Restraint Systems	74
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	75
Features and Controls	77
Keys	79
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	81
Keyless Access System	82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	83
Keyless Access System Operation	85
Remote Vehicle Start	90
Doors and Locks	93
Door Locks	93
Central Door Unlocking System	93
Power Door Locks	94
Delayed Locking	94
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	94
Rear Door Security Locks	95
Lockout Protection	96
Trunk	96
Windows	99
Power Windows	100
Sun Visors	102
Theft-Deterrent Systems	103
Theft-Deterrent System	103
Immobilizer	104
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	104
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	106
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	107
New Vehicle Break-In	107
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	107
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	109
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	110
Starting the Engine	110
Engine Coolant Heater	112
Automatic Transmission Operation	113
Manual Transmission Operation	117
Parking Brake	119
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	120
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	121
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	122
Parking Over Things That Burn	123
Engine Exhaust	123
Running the Vehicle While Parked	124
Mirrors	125
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	125
Outside Power Mirrors	125
Park Tilt Mirrors	126
Outside Convex Mirror	126
Outside Heated Mirrors	126
Object Detection Systems	127
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	127
OnStar® System	129
Universal Home Remote System	132
Universal Home Remote System	132
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	133
Storage Areas	137
Glove Box	137
Cupholder(s)	137
Instrument Panel Storage	137
Center Console Storage	137
Convenience Net	138
Sunroof	138
Instrument Panel	139
Instrument Panel Overview	142
Hazard Warning Flashers	144
Horn	144
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	144
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	145
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	146
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	146
Flash-to-Pass	147
Windshield Wipers	147
Rainsense™ Wipers	148
Windshield Washer	149
Headlamp Washer	151
Cruise Control	151
Headlamps	154
Wiper Activated Headlamps	155
Headlamps on Reminder	155
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	155
Adaptive Forward Lighting System	156
Fog Lamps	156
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	157
Instrument Panel Brightness	157
Entry Lighting	157
Parade Dimming	157
Reading Lamps	158
Electric Power Management	158
Battery Run-Down Protection	159
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	159
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	160
Analog Clock	160
Climate Controls	161
Dual Climate Control System	161
Outlet Adjustment	165
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	166
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	167
Instrument Panel Cluster	168
Speedometer and Odometer	169
Trip Odometers	169
Tachometer	169
Engine Speed Limiter	170
Safety Belt Reminders	170
Airbag Readiness Light	171
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	172
Charging System Light	174
Up-Shift Light	174
Brake System Warning Light	175
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	176
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak® Warning Light	176
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	177
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	177
Tire Pressure Light	178
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	178
Oil Pressure Light	181
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	182
Security Light	183
Fog Lamp Light	183
Lights On Reminder	184
Cruise Control Light	184
Highbeam On Light	184
Fuel Gage	184
Driver Information Center (DIC)	185
DIC Operation and Displays	186
DIC Compass	190
DIC Warnings and Messages	192
DIC Vehicle Customization	206
Audio System(s)	217
Radio(s)	218
Using an MP3	239
XM Radio Messages	243
Navigation/Radio System	244
Theft-Deterrent Feature	244
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	244
Radio Reception	245
Backglass Antenna	246
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	246
Driving Your Vehicle	247
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	248
Defensive Driving	248
Drunk Driving	248
Control of a Vehicle	249
Braking	249
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	250
Braking in Emergencies	251
Traction Control System (TCS)	252
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	254
StabiliTrak® System	254
Panic Brake Assist	255
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	255
Steering	255
Off-Road Recovery	258
Passing	258
Loss of Control	259
Competitive Driving	260
Driving at Night	260
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	261
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	262
Highway Hypnosis	262
Hill and Mountain Roads	263
Winter Driving	264
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	267
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	268
Loading Your Vehicle	268
Towing	273
Towing Your Vehicle	273
Recreational Vehicle Towing	273
Towing a Trailer	275
Service and Appearance Care	283
Service	285
Accessories and Modifications	285
California Proposition 65 Warning	286
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	286
Doing Your Own Service Work	286
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	287
Fuel	287
Gasoline Octane	287
Gasoline Specifications	288
California Fuel	288
Additives	288
Fuels in Foreign Countries	289
Filling the Tank	290
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	293
Checking Things Under the Hood	294
Hood Release	295
Engine Compartment Overview	296
Engine Oil	298
Engine Oil Life System	301
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	303
Automatic Transmission Fluid	307
Manual Transmission Fluid	307
Hydraulic Clutch	308
Engine Coolant	309
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	312
Engine Overheating	312
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	314
Cooling System	315
Power Steering Fluid	320
Windshield Washer Fluid	321
Brakes	322
Battery	325
Jump Starting	326
All-Wheel Drive	331
Rear Axle	332
Headlamp Aiming	333
Bulb Replacement	337
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	337
Halogen Bulbs	337
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps	338
License Plate Lamp	338
Replacement Bulbs	339
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	339
Tires	341
Winter Tires	342
Tire Sidewall Labeling	343
Tire Terminology and Definitions	346
Inflation - Tire Pressure	349
High-Speed Operation	351
Tire Pressure Monitor System	352
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	353
Tire Inspection and Rotation	357
When It Is Time for New Tires	358
Buying New Tires	359
Different Size Tires and Wheels	361
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	362
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	363
Wheel Replacement	363
Tire Chains	365
If a Tire Goes Flat	365
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Sealant Selector Switch)	367
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Sealant Selector Switch)	375
Changing a Flat Tire	384
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	386
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	387
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	392
Compact Spare Tire	393
Appearance Care	393
Interior Cleaning	393
Fabric/Carpet	395
Leather	395
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	396
Wood Panels	396
Speaker Covers	396
Care of Safety Belts	396
Weatherstrips	397
Washing Your Vehicle	397
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	398
Finish Care	398
Windshield and Wiper Blades	399
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	399
Tires	400
Sheet Metal Damage	400
Finish Damage	400
Underbody Maintenance	401
Chemical Paint Spotting	401
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	401
Vehicle Identification	402
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	402
Service Parts Identification Label	403
Electrical System	403
Add-On Electrical Equipment	403
Windshield Wiper Fuses	403
Power Windows and Other Power Options	404
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	404
Underhood Fuse Block	404
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	408
Capacities and Specifications	410
Maintenance Schedule	413
Maintenance Schedule	414
Introduction	414
Maintenance Requirements	414
Your Vehicle and the Environment	414
Using the Maintenance Schedule	414
Scheduled Maintenance	416
Additional Required Services	417
Maintenance Footnotes	418
Owner Checks and Services	420
At Each Fuel Fill	420
At Least Once a Month	420
At Least Once a Year	421
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	423
Maintenance Replacement Parts	425
Engine Drive Belt Routing	426
Maintenance Record	427
Customer Assistance Information	431
Customer Assistance and Information	432
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	432
Online Owner Center	434
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	435
Customer Assistance Offices	435
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	436
Roadside Service	436
Scheduling Service Appointments	439
Courtesy Transportation	439
Collision Damage Repair	441
Reporting Safety Defects	444
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	444
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	444
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	445
Service Publications Ordering Information	445
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	446
Event Data Recorders	447
OnStar®	448
Navigation System	448
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	448

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