Cadillac 2008 STS User Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-28
Airbag System
......................................... 1-51
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-66
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
...................................... 2-14
Windows
................................................. 2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-22
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-27
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-40
Object Detection Systems
.......................... 2-45
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-48
Universal Home Remote System
................ 2-51
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-58
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-58
Vehicle Personalization
............................. 2-60
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-48
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-57
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-74
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-98
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-31
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-50
Rear Axle
............................................... 5-51
Front Axle
............................................... 5-52
Headlamp Aiming
..................................... 5-53
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-54
Windshield Replacement
........................... 5-55
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-55
Tires
...................................................... 5-57
Appearance Care
................................... 5-107
Vehicle Identification
............................... 5-116
Electrical System
.................................... 5-116
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-128
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
........... 7-16
Index
................................................................ 1
2008 Cadillac STS/STS-V Owner Manual M

Cadillac 2008 STS Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2008 STS
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Safety Belts

Proper use, importance, and design of safety belts for all occupants.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing older children and infants in appropriate restraint systems.

Airbag System

Information on different types of airbags and their operation and safety precautions.

Restraint System Check

How to check the proper working of safety belts and airbag systems.

Features and Controls

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Details on ignition positions, starting the engine, and basic vehicle operation.

Instrument Panel

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights and gauges to monitor vehicle status.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Driving Your Vehicle

Defensive Driving

Techniques and tips for safe driving and anticipating potential hazards.

Braking

Principles of braking, reaction time, and factors affecting stopping distance.

Traction Control System (TCS)

Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Checking Things Under the Hood

Engine Oil

Tires

Customer Assistance Information

Roadside Service

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report vehicle safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.