Cadillac 2005 STS User Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-6
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-7
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-26
Airbag System
......................................... 1-45
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-56
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
...................................... 2-11
Windows
................................................. 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-23
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-35
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-39
HomeLink
®
Transmitter
............................. 2-41
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-45
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-46
Vehicle Personalization
............................. 2-47
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-47
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-56
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-69
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-87
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-36
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-44
Rear Axle
............................................... 5-45
Front Axle
............................................... 5-46
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-47
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-50
Tires
...................................................... 5-51
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-82
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-91
Electrical System
...................................... 5-92
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-104
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-10
Index
................................................................ 1
2005 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M

Cadillac 2005 STS Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2005 STS
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Safety Belts

Comprehensive guide on proper safety belt usage, laws, and how they work to protect occupants.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and using child restraint systems for infants and older children.

Airbag System

Explains the vehicle's airbag system, including location, deployment, and safety precautions.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explains the meaning of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument panel.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Drunken Driving

Highlights the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving.

Braking

Details on perception time, reaction time, and factors affecting stopping distances.

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Engine Oil

Information on checking engine oil level, type, additives, and the oil life system.

Tires

Information on tire care, selection, inflation, inspection, and replacement.

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance