Cadillac 2011 STS User Manual

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Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46

Cadillac 2011 STS Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2011 STS
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of dashboard controls, including gauges, lights, and indicators.

Seats and Restraint System

Information on adjusting seats, safety belts, child restraints, and airbags.

Features and Controls

Details on vehicle controls like keys, doors, windows, and lighting.

Driving Your Vehicle

Guidance on safe driving practices, road conditions, and towing.

Service and Appearance Care

Information on maintaining the vehicle's appearance and essential systems.

Section 2 Seats and Restraint System

Front Seats

Adjusting power seats, lumbar, and head restraints.

Safety Belts

Proper use, importance, and types of safety belts.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing children safely in the vehicle.

Airbag System

Airbag types, deployment, and safety precautions.

Section 3 Features and Controls

Keys

Information on keyless access system and key usage.

Doors and Locks

How to operate power door locks and security features.

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Guidance on ignition positions and starting procedures.

Vehicle Personalization

Customizing various vehicle settings and preferences.

Section 4 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

General description of the instrument panel layout.

Climate Controls

Operating the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights and gauges.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

How to use DIC messages and displays.

Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Defensive Driving

Tips for safe and aware driving techniques.

Braking

Information on braking systems and techniques.

Traction Control System (TCS)

How the traction control system limits wheel spin.

Towing a Trailer

Guidance and safety tips for towing trailers.

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Information on gasoline octane, specifications, and filling the tank.

Checking Things Under the Hood

How to check essential fluid levels and components.

Engine Oil

Proper selection, checking, and maintenance.

Tires

Tire care, inspection, pressure, and replacement.

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Recommended service intervals for vehicle maintenance.

Owner Checks and Services

Basic checks and services the owner can perform.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

List of approved fluids and lubricants for the vehicle.

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

How to contact Cadillac for assistance.

Roadside Service

Information on available roadside assistance services.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety concerns to government and GM.

OnStar®

Overview of OnStar system features and usage.