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Except
3.2L
engine:
Inspect
engine
accessory
drive
belt.
An
Emission
Control
Service.
•
3.2L
engine:
Inspect
engine
accessory
drive
belt.
An
Emission
Control
Service.
••••
•
3.2L
engine:
Replace
timing
belt.
An
Emission
Control
Service.
See
footnote
(j).
•
Replace
fuel
filter.
An
Emission
Control
Service.
•
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Power Seats
8
Manual Passenger Seat
8
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Rear Seats
13
Split Folding Rear Seat
13
Safety Belts
15
Why Safety Belts Work
16
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
27
Right Front Passenger Position
28
Rear Seat Passengers
28
Rear Seat Passenger Positions
28
Safety Belt Extender
34
Safety Belt Pretensioners
34
Child Restraints
35
Older Children
35
Infants and Young Children
38
Child Restraint Systems
41
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Top Strap
45
Top Strap Anchor Location
46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
52
Air Bag Systems
54
Where Are the Air Bags
56
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
60
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
61
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
61
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
62
Restraint System Check
65
Checking Your Restraint Systems
65
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
66
Features and Controls
67
Keys
69
Remote Keyless Entry System
70
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
71
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
72
Battery Replacement
73
Doors and Locks
74
Door Locks
74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
76
Rear Door Security Locks
76
Lockout Protection
77
Leaving Your Vehicle
77
Trunk Lock Release
78
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
79
Rear-Seat Pass through
79
Windows
80
Power Windows
81
Express-Down Window
81
Express-Up Window
81
Programming the Power Windows
82
Anti-Pinch Feature
82
Window Lockout
83
Sun Visors
83
Theft-Deterrent Systems
84
Testing the Alarm
85
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
87
New Vehicle Break-In
87
Ignition Positions
88
Steering Column Ignition Lock Release
89
Manual Transmission
89
Automatic Transmission
89
Starting Your Engine
90
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
90
Engine Coolant Heater
91
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
91
Automatic Transmission Operation
92
Shift Lock Release
95
Sport Mode Button
96
Winter Driving Mode Button
97
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
99
Parking Brake
100
Shifting into Park (P)
101
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
102
Shifting out of Park (P)
103
Parking Your Vehicle
103
Engine Exhaust
104
Parking over Things that Burn
104
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
105
Mirrors
106
Mirror Operation
106
Compass Operation
107
Compass Variance
107
Compass Calibration
107
Cleaning the Mirror
108
Outside Power Mirrors
109
Outside Convex Mirror
110
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
110
Outside Heated Mirrors
110
Onstar System
111
Virtual Advisor
112
Steering Wheel Controls (Cts)
112
Homelink ® Transmitter
113
Using Homelink
116
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
116
Resetting Defaults
117
Storage Areas
118
Center Console Storage Area
118
Glove Box
118
Map Pocket
118
Front Seat Cupholders
118
Assist Handles
118
Rear Seat Cupholders
118
Garment Hooks
118
Convenience Net
119
Roof Rack Provisions
119
Sunroof
120
Vehicle Personalization
121
Instrument Panel
123
Section 3 Instrument Panel
124
Default Chapter
126
Instrument Panel Overview
126
Hazard Warning Flashers
128
Other Warning Devices
129
Tilt Wheel
129
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
131
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
132
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
132
Flash-To-Pass Feature
133
Fog Lamps
134
Windshield Wiper Lever
138
Windshield Wipers
138
Windshield Washer
140
Cruise Control
141
Daytime Running Lamps
142
Exterior Lamps
142
Light Sensor
143
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
144
Instrument Panel Brightness
144
Interior Lamps
144
Entry Lighting
145
Parade Dimming
145
Reading Lamps
145
Accessory Power Outlets
146
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
147
Climate Controls
148
Defogging and Defrosting
152
Outlet Adjustment
153
Rear Window Defogger
153
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
154
Steering Wheel Climate Controls
155
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
156
Instrument Panel Cluster
157
Speedometer and Odometer
158
Trip Odometers
158
Engine Speed Limiter
159
Safety Belt Reminder Light
159
Air Bag Readiness Light
160
Brake System Warning Light
161
Charging System Light
161
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
162
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
163
Check Engine Light
164
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
164
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
164
If the Light Is Flashing
166
If the Light Is on Steady
166
Maintenance Schedule
168
Oil Pressure Light
168
Winter Driving Mode Light
169
Sport Mode Light
169
Security Light
170
Lights on Reminder
170
Fog Lamp Light
170
Cruise Control Light
170
Highbeam on Light
171
Fuel Gage
171
System Controls
172
Driver Information Center (DIC)
172
Status of Vehicle Systems
174
Vehicle Information Menu
174
Navigation System
175
Vehicle Information Menu Item Descriptions
176
DIC Main Menu
179
Accessing the DIC Main Menu
179
DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions
180
DIC Warnings and Messages
183
Battery Not Charging
183
Battery Saver Active
184
Battery Voltage High
184
Battery Voltage Low
185
Change Engine Oil
185
Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid
186
Check Brake Fluid
186
Check Coolant Level
187
Check Washer Fluid
187
Check Gas Cap
187
Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine
188
Engine Overheated – Stop Engine
189
Engine Power Reduced
189
Fuel Level Low
189
Headlamps Suggested
190
Ice Possible
190
Left Rear Door Ajar
190
Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine
191
Passenger Door Ajar
191
Personalization Off/Driver Identification
192
Right Rear Door Ajar
192
Service and Appearance Care
193
Service Air Bag
193
Service
193
Service Charging System
194
Service Fuel System
194
Service Electrical System
194
Service Idle Control
194
Service Stability System Message
195
Stability System Engaged Message
195
Stability System off Message
196
Stability System Ready Message
196
Service Steering System
197
Service Theft System
197
Service Transmission
198
Starting Disabled – Remove Key
198
Service Vehicle Soon
198
Starting Disabled – Throttle Problem
199
Top Speed – Fuel Cut off
199
Theft Attempted
199
Traction Engaged
200
Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine
200
Trunk Open
200
Turn Signal on
201
DIC Vehicle Personalization
201
Entering the Personalization Menu
202
Personalization Features
203
Auto Exit Seat
208
Horn Sounds at Lock
212
Exterior Lights at Unlock
213
Delayed Locking
218
Exiting the Personalization Menu
221
Audio System(S)
222
Setting the Time
222
Radio with CD
223
Playing the Radio
224
Finding a Station
225
Setting Preset Stations
226
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
227
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
228
Using Dsp
229
Rds Messages
229
Radio Message
231
Using the Single CD Player
234
Using the Six-CD CD Changer
235
CD Messages
237
Configurable Radio Display Keys
238
Navigation/Radio System
239
Theft-Deterrent Feature
239
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
240
Understanding Radio Reception
241
Cellular Phone Usage
241
Fm Stereo
241
Care of Your Cds
241
Care of Your CD Player
241
Diversity Antenna System
242
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
242
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
243
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
244
Defensive Driving
244
Drunken Driving
245
Control of a Vehicle
248
Braking
248
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
249
Braking in Emergencies
251
Traction Control System (TCS)
251
Stabilitrak System
252
Power Steering
253
Panic Brake Assist
253
Speed Variable Assist Steering
253
Steering
253
Steering Tips
254
Steering in Emergencies
255
Off-Road Recovery
256
Passing
256
Loss of Control
258
Driving at Night
259
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
260
Driving through Deep Standing Water
262
Driving through Flowing Water
262
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
262
City Driving
263
Freeway Driving
264
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
265
Highway Hypnosis
266
Hill and Mountain Roads
266
Winter Driving
268
Driving on Snow or Ice
269
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
270
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
272
Towing
273
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
273
Towing Your Vehicle
273
Recreational Vehicle Towing
273
Dinghy Towing
274
Dolly Towing
274
Loading Your Vehicle
275
Loading Your Vehicle
277
Towing a Trailer
280
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
281
Weight of the Trailer
281
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
282
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
283
Trailer Brakes
283
Backing up
284
Driving with a Trailer
284
Following Distance
284
Driving on Grades
285
Parking on Hills
285
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
285
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
286
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
286
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
287
Service
289
Doing Your Own Service Work
289
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
290
Fuel
290
Gasoline Octane
290
Gasoline Specifications
291
California Fuel
291
Additives
292
Fuels in Foreign Countries
292
Filling Your Tank
293
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
295
Checking Things under the Hood
296
Hood Release
297
Engine Compartment Overview
298
Engine Oil
302
When to Add Engine Oil
303
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
304
Engine Oil Additives
305
Gm Oil Life System
306
When to Change Engine Oil
306
What to Do with Used Oil
308
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
308
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
309
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
309
Automatic Transmission Fluid
310
Manual Transmission Fluid
311
Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)
312
When to Check and What to Use
312
How to Add Fluid
312
Engine Coolant
313
How to Check and Add Fluid
313
What to Use
314
Checking Coolant
315
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
316
Engine Overheating
316
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
317
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
318
Cooling System
319
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
321
Power Steering Fluid
325
Windshield Washer Fluid
326
Adding Washer Fluid
326
Brakes
327
Brake Fluid
327
Brake Wear
328
Brake Pedal Travel
329
Brake Adjustment
329
Replacing Brake System Parts
329
Battery
330
Jump Starting
331
Rear Axle
337
When to Check Lubricant
337
How to Check Lubricant
337
Bulb Replacement
338
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
338
Halogen Bulbs
338
Headlamps
338
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
339
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
339
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
340
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps
341
Replacement Bulbs
341
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
342
Tires
344
Winter Tires
345
Tire Sidewall Labeling
345
Tire Size
348
Tire Terminology and Definitions
349
Inflation - Tire Pressure
352
Tire Inspection and Rotation
353
When It Is Time for New Tires
354
Buying New Tires
354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
355
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
357
Wheel Replacement
357
Used Replacement Wheels
358
Tire Chains
358
If a Tire Goes Flat
359
Changing a Flat Tire
360
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
361
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
364
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
369
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
369
Compact Spare Tire
371
Appearance Care
372
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
372
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
372
Cleaning Leather
373
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
373
Cleaning Vinyl
373
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
374
Care of Safety Belts
374
Weatherstrips
374
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
374
Cleaning the Speaker Covers
374
Cleaning Wood Panels
374
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
375
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
375
Finish Care
375
Washing Your Vehicle
375
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
376
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
376
Cleaning Tires
377
Sheet Metal Damage
377
Finish Damage
377
Chemical Paint Spotting
377
Underbody Maintenance
377
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
378
Vehicle Identification
379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
379
Service Parts Identification Label
379
Electrical System
379
Add-On Electrical Equipment
379
Windshield Wiper Fuses
380
Power Windows and Other Power Options
380
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
380
Underhood Fuse Block
381
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
386
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
388
Capacities and Specifications
392
Engine Specifications
393
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
395
Introduction
396
Maintenance Requirements
396
Maintenance Schedule
396
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
396
Your Vehicle and the Environment
396
Scheduled Maintenance
398
Additional Required Services
400
Maintenance Footnotes
402
At each Fuel Fill
404
Tire Inflation Check
404
At Least Once a Month
404
Cassette Tape Player Service
404
Owner Checks and Services
404
At Least Once a Year
405
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
406
Underbody Flushing Service
406
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
407
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
409
Maintenance Record
410
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
413
Customer Assistance Information
413
Customer Assistance Information
414
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
414
Online Owner Center
415
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
416
Customer Assistance Offices
416
Canada – Customer Assistance
416
United States – Customer Assistance
416
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
417
Overseas – Customer Assistance
417
Cadillac Owner Privileges
418
Roadside Service
418
Roadside Service Availability
419
Courtesy Transportation
420
Plan Ahead When Possible
420
Transportation Options
420
Additional Program Information
421
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
422
Reporting Safety Defects
423
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
423
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
423
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
423
Service Publications Ordering Information
424
Owner's Information
424
Service Bulletins
424
Service Manuals
424
Current and Past Model Order Forms
425
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Model
2004 CTS
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Language
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