Cadillac 2011 STS manual

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M In Brief ................ .......... ........... ....... 1 - 1 I n s t r u m e n t P a n e l . ................................ 1 - 2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M B u l b R e p l a c e m e n t .. ............................ 6 - 4 7 Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 T i r e s ............. ..................... ..........[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and STS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or li[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Safety W arnings and Symbols W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. W arning or Caution indicates a hazard that could res[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Bra[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel .................................. . 1-2 Initial Drive Information .. ........... .............. 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . [...]

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Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 ‑ 48 . B. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 ‑ 35 . DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 70 . Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4 ‑ 38 (If Equipped). C. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 ‑ 4 . Headlamps on page 4 ‑ 27 . Cruise Control on page 4 [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The k[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T runk T runk Lid Release There are three ways to open the trunk lid. . Press the V button located on the driver door . . Press V on the keyless access transmitter . . Squeeze the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk lid above the license plate. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 15 for mor[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Seat Adjustment Power Seats The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the seat(s). Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control (A) forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (A) up or down. See Power Se[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Memory Features If the vehicle has the memory feature, you can program and recall memory settings for the following features for up to two drivers: . The driver seat . The outside rearview mirrors . The power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column The following settings and presets are set auto[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated Seats (Rear) If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are on the rear of the center console. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate “ 3 ” f[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Safety Belt Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 14 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2 ‑ 19 . . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 ‑ 28 . . Lower Anchors and T ethers for Child[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door . 1. Move the selector switch left or right to choose the driver side or passenger side mirror . 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired di[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Steering Wheel Adjustment The power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. T o adjust the steering wheel: . Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. . Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel towards th[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever . O : T urn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: O : Turns off all lamps and automatic lighting features, includin[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to select the wiper speed: 7 : Single wipe, move to 7 and then release it. The lever will return to its original position. For several wipes, hold the lever in this position. 9 : T urns[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle with this system. V ehicles With Heated and V entilated Seats Shown, V ehicles Without Similar A. Driver and Passenger Side Power Buttons B. V entilated Seat C. AUTO D. Air Recirculation E. Air Conditioning F[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. See Automatic T ransmission Operation on page 3 ‑ 30 . V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD O : Press to turn the system on and off. n : T urn to increase or to decrease the volume. SRCE: Press to select between the radio[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Setting the Clock T o adjust the time: 1. Press w , located on the radio, to enter the main menu. 2. T urn w until SET CLOCK displays. 3. Press w to select SET CLOCK. 4. T urn w to adjust the time. 5. Press w to update the time and VEHICLE TIME UPDA TED displays. T o adjust the date: 1. Press w t[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle ’ s options. ¨ SEEK © : Press to go to the next or previous radio station or track on a CD. SRCE: Press to select between AM, FM, XM ™ , or CD. SCAN: Press and hold to scan r[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster . It shows the status of many vehicle systems. Without Head-Up Display (HUD) With Head-Up Display (HUD) The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. [...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the buttons on the remote keyless access transmitter and the buttons on the audio system. The features that can be programmed include: . Driver Greeting . Key Fob Reminder . Remote Start . Memory Features . Lock and Unlock [...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellphone or MP3 player . The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console, one in the center console lid and there may be an additional outlet in the rear of the center console. See Accessory Po[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the DIC to show OIL LIFE. 2. Once the XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighted, press and hold the RESET button until the percentage shows 100%. If the percentage does not return to 100% or if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON me[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.cadillacownercenter .com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). OnStar ® For vehicles with an ac[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times. OnStar service can ’ t work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Front Seats ......................................... 2-2 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 H e a t e d S e a t s ..... ..[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. T o adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal c[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Lumbar The power lumbar control is on the outboard sides of the front seats. T o increase or decrease support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. T o raise or lower the position of the lumbar support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. On vehicles with the memory [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated Seats { W ARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater , especially for long periods of time. Do not place an[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated and V entilated Seats { W ARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Seats on page 2 ‑ 4 . On vehicles with this feature, the buttons are on the climate control panel. z (Heated [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 For vehicles with the base audio system, memory features are programmed and recalled through the radio from the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenus. See “ Entering the Driver Selection Submenu ” and “ Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu ” later in this section for [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Selection Submenu Items DRIVER 1/DRIVER 2 The numbers on the back of each keyless access transmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2. If you would like to recall or store driver settings for the driver that does not correspond to the number on the back of the keyless access transmitter [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 STORE DRIVER SETTINGS T o store driver settings: 1. Adjust your settings for the driver seat, the outside rearview mirrors, and the steering column to a comfortable driving position. 2. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Exit Settings Submenu Items RECALL EXIT SETTINGS T o recall exit settings: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under “ Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu. ” 2. From the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu, turn the [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Th[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body . Instead, it will be in front of you. In a c[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive unti[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. T o lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. T ry to move the [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Seats Heated Seats { W ARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Seats on page 2 ‑ 4 . If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are on the rear of the center console. The en[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) injuries can be much worse. Y ou can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. Y ou and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. 2-16[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-17[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2-18[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much gr[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know . Sit up straight and always keep your fe[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly a[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fa[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause ser[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bone[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of he[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Y our body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury [...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer [...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly . 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. T o see how , see “ Seats ” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the bel[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 6. This safety belt has a feature that will reduce the tension of the safety belt on the occupant&apos[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Y our vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger position. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Imprope[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer . The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, [...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt s[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt ed[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Safety Belt Extender If the vehic[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “ Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 ‑ 28 for more information. If the shoulder belt still does not rest o[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly . { W ARNING: Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forwar[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and i[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-fac[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but als[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any [...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window . Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the [...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manuf[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger a[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LA TCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A [...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Be sure to re[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The top tether anchors are located under covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a nati[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. T o reduce the risk of serious or fatal inju[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor , if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2. 1. Find the top tether anchor . 2. 2. Open the top tether anchor cover[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 ‑ 43 . 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the [...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the ch[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back a[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor . 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion o[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. T o check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side ‐ to ‐ side and back ‐ and ‐ forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more th[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING: Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not de[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its [...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door . 2-60[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. { W ARNING: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might f[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However , they are only designed to inflate if [...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. A roof-rail airbag is intended to deploy on the s[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deplo[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that could make it difficul[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when you start the vehicle. United States Canada The words ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off, will be v[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be serious[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle's seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle's seatback and adjust the seat cu[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “ Safety Belts ” and “ Child Restraints ” in the Index for additional information about the importance of p[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has approved for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 71 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates. { W ARNI[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may ke[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a saf[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure your restraint systems are working[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ........................... ..................... 3-3 Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Keyless Access System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 3 Features and Controls Object Detection Systems .. ..................... 3-41 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) . . . . . . . . 3-41 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44 Lane Departure W arning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Universal Home R[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keyle[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The key located inside the keyless access transmitter can be used for all locks. Press the button (A) near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter to remove the key . Never pull the key without pressing the button. Y our vehicle has a Keyless Access System with pushbutton start. See Ignition [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather . . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. T ake a few steps to the left or right, hold [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter . See Keyless Access System on page 3 ‑ 4 . Q (Lock): Press once to lock the doors. The light on the front doors comes on and the turn signals flash. If Q is pressed twice, the horn will also sound. See “ Lights Flash at Lock ” a[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only keyless access transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer . The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer wor[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 7. A beep sounds once programming in complete. The DIC displays READY FOR 3 or 4, or MAX # FOBS LEARNED. 8. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K twice on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process. 9. T o program additional transmitters, repeat Step 6. Pres[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 7. The DIC reads WAIT 10 MINUTES and counts down to zero. 8. The DIC displays OFF/ACC TO LEARN again. 9. Press Acc. on the ignition switch. 10. Steps 7, 8 and 9 will be repeated two more times. 1 1. A beep sounds and the DIC reads READY FOR FOB 1. All previously known transmitter programming has b[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery , do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter . Static from your body could damage the transmitter . 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the slot on the side of the transmitter . 2. Remove the old batte[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time. If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unles[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The remote start feature will not operate if any of the following occur: . The check engine light is displayed. See “ Check Engine Light ” under Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 ‑ 62 . . The valet lockout switch is on. . The keyless access transmitter is in the vehicle. . The vehicle&ap[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside: . Pull the front door handle. If you have the key[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks The vehicle was programmed so when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park), all the doors will lock. The front doors can still be opened from the inside while the doors are locked. If a rear passenger needs to exit t[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lockout Protection The vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver's door when all doors are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. When the driver's door is reopened, the key in reminder chime will sound co[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T runk Lid Release There are three ways to open the trunk lid. . V (T runk Lid Release): Press this button located on the driver's door . The vehicle must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the valet mode turned off. T o disable valet mode, see Valet Lockout Switch on page 3 ‑ 24 . . Press [...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door T o open the door: 1. Pull the rear seat armrest down. 2. If the door is locked, insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise. 3. Press the button above the lock and lower the door . T o open the trunk lid, pull the emergency trunk release handle located i[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially w[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriousl[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Express-Down/Up Window Any window can be lowered or raised all the way without holding the switch. Press the front of the window switch to the second position and release to activate the express-down feature. T o stop the window , briefly pull up the switch. Lift the front of the switch briefly t[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Express Window Anti ‐ Pinch Override { W ARNING: If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically . Y ou or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window pat[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Theft-Deterrent Systems This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System Y our vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light is located on the instrument panel cluster . If the ignition is off and a door is open, [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If a door , hood, or the trunk is opened without the keyless access transmitter , the horn will sound for 30 seconds and the lamps will flash for two minutes. The vehicle cannot be started without a keyless access transmitter . The Theft-Deterrent system will not arm if : . The key is used to tur[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V alet Lockout Switch The valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box. 9 (Off): Press to turn the lockout feature off and allow the trunk to be opened with either the keyless access transmitter or the trunk release button located on the driver's door . R (On): Press to turn the lock[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the vehicle does not start and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter . Or , place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. See “ NO FOBS DETECTED ” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 76 for additional information. Check [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. T o shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or in ACCESSORY mode and the regular brake pedal must be applied. / (ST ART): Press to start the engine with your foot on the brake pedal. The shifter mu[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the engine is off, press this button to turn on the accessory mode. ACCESSORY ACTIVE will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Accessory mode allows use of the audio system and windshield wipers. Accessory mode must be used if the vehicle must be towed or in motion when the engine i[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button and the engine cranks automatically until it starts. If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is weak, the DIC displays KEY FOB BA TTERY LOW . Y ou can still drive the vehicle. See “ Battery Replacement ” under Keyless Access Sy[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Stopping the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) and press the Acc. button located on the instrument panel. If the shifter is not in P (Park), the engine shuts off and the vehicle goes into the Accessory Mode. The DIC displays SHIFT TO P ARK. Once the shifter is moved to P (Park), the vehicle[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. Automatic T ransmission Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever . P (Park): This position lock[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. At low vehicle speeds, you can also use R (R[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: If you drive the vehicle at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you shift an automatic transmission similar to a manu[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If shifting is prevented for any reason, the selected gear will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. The transmission will allow you to shift to the gear selected and will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop. This will allow for more p[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Shifting Into Park { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure the v[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T orque Lock T orque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park). T o prevent torque lock,[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engine Exhaust { W ARNING: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may bloc[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 3 ‑ 36 . { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with th[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Compass Compass Operation Press O to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the mirror displays the compass heading after a few seconds. Compass Calibration If after few seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (for example, N for North), there m[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Once the zone number displays, press O repeatedly until the correct zone number displays. Stop pressing the button and the mirror returns to normal operation. If C appears in the compass window , the compass may need calibration. See “ Compass Calibration ” listed previously . Outside Powe[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Park Tilt Mirrors This feature assists the driver by improving rear obstacle detection and is useful in viewing the curb when parallel parking. The passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when pa[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) For vehicles with the URP A system, it operates at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an o[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How the System Works URP A comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). The rear display briefly illuminates to indicate the system is working. URP A operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the vehicle is above this speed, the red light on the rear display w[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the URP A system will not activate due to a temporary condition a red light will be shown on the rear URP A display when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). This occurs under the following conditions: . The ultrasonic sensors are not clean.[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { W ARNING: SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not replace driver vision. SBZA does not detect: . V ehicles outside the side blind zones which may be r[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The SBZA detection zones do not change if the vehicle is towing a trailer . So be extra careful when changing lanes while towing a trailer . How the System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to in[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SBZA does not operate when the left or right corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow , ice, slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Y our Vehicle on page 6 ‑ 109 . If the DIC still displays the SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNA V AILABLE message after [...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lane Departure W arning (LDW) If the vehicle has the LDW system. Read this entire section before using the system. { W ARNING: The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system does not steer the vehicle and is only an aid to help you stay in your driving lane. The LDW system may not: . Provide you with en[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How the System Works LDW uses a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings. @ (Lane Departure W arning): T o turn LDW on or off, press the CONFIG hard key located on the navigation radio, then press @ . See “ Configure Menu ” in the index [...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 LDW Error Message SERVICE LANE DEP ARTURE SYSTEM: This message may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW is not working properly . If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs service. T ake the vehicle to your dealer . See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 76 for m[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter . Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter . Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as we[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “ Learn ” or “ Smart ” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, compl[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so rea[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter . The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the m[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar . The switch positions on your hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: . A switch in the up position could be labeled as “ U[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly . Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. Y ou will have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: . If you wrote “ Le[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Erasing [...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury . Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If th[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ent Open: T o open the power sunroof to the vent position from the closed position, press and hold the passenger's side sunroof switch forward. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position. The sunshade must be opened manually . Express Close: The express close [...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Personalization The vehicle has personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. The back of the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2. Additional keyless access transmitters programmed to the vehicle, as 3 and/or 4, do n[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. T urn on the radio by pressing the power/ volume knob. 4. Press the CNFG radio button or the tune/select knob located on the right side of the radio to enter the radio's main menu. 5. T urn the tune/select knob and scroll to SETUP . 6. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SETUP menu. 7[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Press the tune/select knob to turn on the DRIVER GREETING feature. Y ou will see a cursor on the screen. 4. T urn the tune/select knob until you reach the first letter you want; the letter will be highlighted. There is a complete alphabet with both upper and lower case letters and the numbers [...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 KEY FOB REMINDER This feature sounds the horn three times when the driver's door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter left inside of the vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON (default) Mode 2: OFF T o program the vehicle to a diff[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 CLIMA TE CONTROL: The climate control system will engage when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. It will be at the same climate control setting that was last used by the driver using that keyless entry transmitter . REAR WINDOW DEFOG: If this feature is active, the rear defogg[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ST ART BUTTON RECALL If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat, mirror , and steering column position when the start button on the ignition is pressed. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mo[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 AUTO EXIT COLUMN If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the steering column when the vehicle is off, the shift lever is in P (Park), and the driver's door is opene[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. Y ou can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the [...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 EXT . (Exterior) LIGHTS A T UNLOCK This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is in ACCESSORY , on, or ST ART , or the keyless access transmitter is[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 TWILIGHT DELA Y This feature allows you to set the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle. Programmable Modes Mode 1: 0:00 seconds (off) Mode 2: 0:05 seconds (default) Mode 3: 0:15 seconds Mode 4: 0:30 seconds Mode 5: 1:30 minutes Mode 6: 2:00 minutes M[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DRIVER UNLOCK A T OFF This feature allows the driver's door to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) T o program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previ[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DRIVER UNLOCK IN P ARK The feature allows the driver's door to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into P (Park). Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) T o program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructio[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 KEYLESS FT (Front) DOOR UNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks the appropriate front door when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and pull the respective door handle. See Door Locks on page 3 ‑ 12 for more information. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (defa[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 LOCK DELA Y This feature delays the locking of the vehicle's doors for eight seconds after a power door lock switch or the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The eight second delay occurs after the last door is closed. If the keyless access transmitter is left inside o[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF (default) T o program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under “ Entering the Personal Settings Menu. ” 2. T urn the tune/select knob until KEYLESS LOCK DELA Y is highli[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 CHIME VOLUME HIGH This feature allows you to adjust the volume level of the vehicle's warning chimes. The chime volume cannot be turned off, only adjusted. Programmable Modes Mode 1: NORMAL (default) Mode 2: HIGH T o program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MEN[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The mode you selected is now set. Y ou can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU. Exiting the Person[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 For vehicles with the base audio system, memory features are programmed and recalled through the radio from the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenus. See “ Entering the Driver Selection Submenu ” and “ Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu ” later in this section for[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Selection Submenu Items DRIVER 1/DRIVER 2 The numbers on the back of each keyless access transmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2. If you would like to recall or store driver settings for the driver that does not correspond to the number on the back of the keyless access transmitter[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 STORE DRIVER SETTINGS T o store driver settings: 1. Adjust your settings for the driver seat, the outside rearview mirrors, and the steering column to a comfortable driving position. 2. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously unde[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Exit Settings Submenu Items RECALL EXIT SETTINGS T o recall exit settings: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under “ Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu. ” 2. From the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu, turn the[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ............... ......... 4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Power T ilt Wheel and T elescopic Steering C[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 4 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 T ire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Instrument Panel Overview Hazard W arning Flashers | : Press this button located on the console, near the shift lever , to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashe[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for this feature is located on the steering wheel. ( : Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System For vehicles with this feature, read the following section before using it. This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS ‐ 210/2[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever . 9 (Off): T urns the system off. R (On): Turns the system on. The Head-Up Display must be on and properly adjusted. If the HUD is not on, FCA will not be enabled and you will not be provided with FCA audi[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W arning the Driver The alert symbol will flash on the HUD and a warning beep will sound when driver action may be required. The driver warning is active when: . Y ou are approaching a vehicle too quickly . . Y ou are following a vehicle ahead much too closely . See Defensive Driving on page 5 ‑[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Unnecessary W arnings FCA may occasionally provide an unnecessary warning to guard rails, signs, and other stationary objects. This is normal operation, your vehicle does not need service. Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). They are CLEA[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to select the wiper speed: 7 (Mist): Single wipe, move to 7 and then release it. The lever will return to its original position. For several wipes, hold the lever in this position. 9 (Off): T [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield W asher The windshield washer button is located at the end of the windshield wiper lever on the right side of the steering column. K (W asher Fluid): Press and hold to spray windshield washer fluid on the windshield. The washer will spray until the button is released. The wipers will c[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). If the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. { W ARNING: Cruise control c[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T (Set/Decrease): Press to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. [ (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press T at the end of the lever until the desired speed is reached, then release it and the accelerator pedal. . Move the cruise switch from R to S and hold until the desired speed is reached, then re[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When going downhill, you might have to brake to keep the vehicle speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control. . T o disengage cruise control; step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press the [ button on the[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The vehicle's braking during Adaptive Cruise Control is comparable to a person applying moderate pressure to the vehicle's brake pedal. T o disengage Adaptive Cruise Control, apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, your vehicle will react like traditional cruise control. { W ARN[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) . On slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. . When weather limits visibility , such as when in fog, rain, or snow conditions, Adaptive Cruise Control performanc[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With the Set Button { W ARNING: If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control without your Head-up Display (HUD) properly adjusted, your Adaptive Cruise Control settings may not be visible. Y ou could forget your settings and be startled by Adaptive Cruise Control respon[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 United States version shown, Canada similar This symbol appears on the Head-Up Display (HUD) to indicate that Adaptive Cruise Control is active. The number indicates the set speed. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4 ‑ 38 for more information. Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so yo[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 . T o increase the set speed in small amounts, move the switch briefly to resume/increase. Each time this is done, the vehicle set speed increases by about 1.6 km/h (1 mph). Y our vehicle will not reach the set speed until the system determines there is no vehicle in front of you. At that point, [...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The range of selectable distances may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. If you prefer to travel at a following distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually . United States version shown, Canada similar A graphic on the HUD [...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Approaching and Following a V ehicle The vehicle ahead symbol only appears on the HUD when a vehicle ahead is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear , or disappears briefly , Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. { W ARNING: When the Adaptive Cruis[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Stationary or V ery Slow-Moving Objects { W ARNING: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow ‐ moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. Y ou could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when approaching stationary or slow ‐ mo[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passing a V ehicle/Adaptive Cruise Control Override T o increase speed to pass a vehicle, use the accelerator pedal. While you are doing this, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. A PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE message will appear on the HUD. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4 ‑ 3[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When following a vehicle and entering a curve, Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and your vehicle could accelerate. When this happens, the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear on the HUD. Adaptive Cruise Control might detect a vehicle that is not in your lane an[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Highway Exit Ramps { W ARNING: Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. Y ou could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before enteri[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Erasing Set Speed Memory The set speed memory is erased from memory by moving the Adaptive Cruise Control switch to 9 or if the ignition is turned off. Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on the DIC. They are SERVICE RADAR CRUISE, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN RADAR. These [...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 AUTO (Automatic): Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending upon how much light is outside of the vehicle. The automatic lights may be disabled even if the control is in the AUTO position. T o enable automatic lighting do any of the following: . T urn the headlamp control from A[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 been turned on, it remains on each time the vehicle is started. Additionally , the IntelliBeam system must be enabled. T o enable the System, turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO, with the turn signal/multifunction lever in its starting position. The High-Beam On Light appears on the instrument[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 IntelliBeam may not turn off the high-beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle's lamps because of any of the following: . The others vehicle's lamp(s) are missing, damaged, obstructed from view , or otherwise undetected. . The other vehicle's lamp(s) are covered with dirt, s[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cleaning the IntelliBeam Light Sensor The light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle at the back of the rearview mirror . Clean the light sensor window , periodically , using glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window . Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surfac[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met: . It is [...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL is located on top of the instrument panel. If the sensor is covered, it will prevent it from sensing light, and the exterior lamps may come on when they are not needed. Fog Lamps The fog lamp controls are located on the turn signal/multifunction lever . #[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T wilight Sentinel ® T wilight Sentinel ® can turn the lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the T wilight Sentinel work, so be sure it is not covered. With T wilight Sentinel the following will happen: . When it is dark enough outside, the front turn sig[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T wilight Sentinel also provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle. If T wilight Sentinel has turned on the lamps when you turn off the ignition, the lamps will remain on until: . The exterior lamp switch is moved from off to the parking lamp position. . A delay time that you select [...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Entry Lighting The entry lighting system turns on the reading and dome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if you press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. If activated by the transmitter , the lighting will remain active for about 25 s[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 speed. For more battery saving information, see “ Battery Saver Active Message ” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 76 . Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the [...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Head-Up Display (HUD) { W ARNING: If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your field of view , it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view . For vehicles with the Head-Up Display (HU[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the DIC control panel. Off: Turn the brightness control knob fully counterclockwise to turn the HUD display off. ~ (Head-Up Display): Press to move the HUD display up or down on the windshield. HUD cannot be adjusted side ‐ to ?[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The Ignition is On and the HUD Image Cannot Be Seen Check to see if: . The HUD unit is covered. . The brightness is adjusted properly . . The HUD display is adjusted to the proper height. . Ambient light in the direction the vehicle is facing is low . . A fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Brea[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The Speed Advisor can be set to show a speed alert when the vehicle speed exceeds the speed alert limit as set in the DIC menu. Depending on the level of the HUD on the vehicle, your HUD may work like either of the following: . The HUD speedometer will turn red when the vehicle speed exceeds the [...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console, one in the center console lid and there may be an additional outlet in the rear of the center console. The[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle with this system. Automatic Operation V ehicles With Heated and V entilated Seats Shown, V ehicles Without Similar A. Driver and Passenger Side Power Buttons B. V entilated Seat C.[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The display can be changed from English to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 70 . Manual Operation O (Driver's T emperature Control): Press to turn the entire climate control system on or off. T urn the knob to increase or [...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets, with some air directed to the side windows and outboard panel outlets. When this mode is selected, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless th[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window . The defogger only works when the ignition is on or during remote start, if programmed. See “ Personal Settings Menu ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 3 ‑ 59 for additional [...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Sensors The solar sensor located on the instrument panel, near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The interior temperature sensor located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel, measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. The climate control system uses the i[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow, either side-to-side or up and down. Use the thumbwheels to open or close the outlets to adjust the airflow . T urn the thumbwheel towards the vehicle door to open the outlets and allow the[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Climate Control System The vehicle has a rear climate control system. The base model includes air outlets in the rear of the center console for cooling and under-seat air outlets for heating. The temperature, amount of airflow , and the air delivery mode is controlled automatically by the fr[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Y our vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter . There are two types of filters available. There is a standard dust filter that traps small particles including pollen. There is, also, a dust/odor filter available that traps dust and pollen a[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 4. Lift the inboard edge of the deflector to release the retention tab. 5. Lift and slide the water deflector toward the inboard side and remove it. 6. The top edge of the filter should be visible. Reach in and lift the filter out , pulling upward and toward the front of the vehicle. 7. Insert th[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Instrument Panel Cluster English Base Shown, Metric and Uplevel similar 4-52[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 70 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. The vehicle's odometer works together w[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger safety belt light, located on the inst[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly . The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. T o help avoid injury , have t[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF , or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger's frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator , it means that the ri[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. { W ARNING: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and sta[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Brake System W arning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on, there is a brake proble[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light st[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T raction Control System (TCS) W arning Light The TCS warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the T raction Control System (TCS) warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TCS. The light als[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine is very hot. This light also comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. If the light does not go out or comes on and stays on while driving, there may be a problem with the cooling [...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is signif[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II probl[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. T urn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possibl[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle ’ s Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is under the[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Oil Pressure Light For vehicles with an oil pressure light, if there is a problem with the oil, the light may stay on after the engine is started, or comes on while driving. This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Theft-Deterrent System on page 3 ‑ 22 . Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 4 ?[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4 ‑ 5 for more information. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. It works only when the engine is on. An arrow on the fuel gauge [...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle's systems. The DIC is also used to display warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster , below the t[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. DIC Buttons (Base Level) If your vehicle does not have a Head-Up Display (HUD), these are t[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DIC Buttons (Uplevel) If the vehicle has a HUD, these are the buttons for the DIC. « 4 ª (Information): Press the top or bottom of this button to scroll through the available vehicle information displays which include digital speed display , if your vehicle has this feature, fuel range, fuel ec[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the information button. MPH (km/h) If the vehicle has this display , it shows the vehicle's speed digitally in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). MILES RANGE (km RANGE) This d[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A VG MPH (A VG km/h) This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this display . T o reset A VG MPH, press the reset button. The display wi[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 BA TTER Y VOL TS This display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display . For example, the display may read 13.2 BA TTERY VOL TS. If the voltage is low , the display will have LOW after it. If the voltage is high, the display will have HIGH a[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ENGLISH DISPLA Y UNITS (METRIC DISPLA Y UNITS) This display allows you to select between English and metric units of measurement if your vehicle has the uplevel DIC. Press the reset button to switch between English and metric units. Blank Line This display shows no information. ENGINE BOOST (STS-[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 DIC W arnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another . The text messages are the same for both the base[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 BA TTER Y NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System) This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer . BA TTER Y SA VER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the b[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 BA TTER Y VOL T AGE LOW This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the b[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires Is low . It also gives the location of the tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 4 ‑ 62 . If a tire pressure[...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur . If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling [...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCED RPM'S (Revolutions Per Minute) This message displays when your vehicle is in an overheated engine operating mode. If this message appears, the vehicle has determined that continued operation at the existing engine speed may lead to engine overheating. The vehicle au[...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 HOOD AJAR This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the hood is not closed completely . Make sure that the hood is closed completely . See Hood Release on page 6 ‑ 12 . ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road cond[...]

Black plate (83,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 NO FOBS DETECTED This message displays if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless access transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following conditions may cause this message to appear: . Driver-added equipment plugged into the a[...]

Black plate (84,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 NO FOB OFF OR RUN? This message displays when the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Y our vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed. The vehicle remains in ACCESSORY u[...]

Black plate (85,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 PRESS ST ART AND BRAKE TO ST ART ENGINE This message displays when you need to press down on the brake pedal while pressing the start button on the electronic keyless ignition when trying to start your vehicle. See Starting the Engine on page 3 ‑ 27 for more information. RADAR CRUISE NOT READY [...]

Black plate (86,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately . See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 ‑ 54 for more information. SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays when a problem with the panic brake assist syste[...]

Black plate (87,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 For vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliT rak option, in some cases when the SERVICE ST ABILITY SYS message is displayed, a larger degree of steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smaller degree of steering wheel input at higher vehicle speeds may be required. SERVICE[...]

Black plate (88,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) This message displays when the suspension system is not operating properly . Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer . If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option and the suspension system needs service, the Enha[...]

Black plate (89,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when the SBZA system has been turned off. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3 ‑ 44 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 70 for more information. SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS[...]

Black plate (90,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ST ABILITY SYS (System) ACTIVE This message displays any time the StabiliT rak system or Enhanced StabiliT rak system is actively assisting with directional control of the vehicle. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly . This message[...]

Black plate (91,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 ST ABILITY TOURING MODE If your All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle has the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, this message displays when the Stability T ouring Mode is re-activated by using the traction control button after: . Driving in the Stability Competitive Mode. . The stability c[...]

Black plate (92,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 TRANS (T ransmission) HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be[...]

Black plate (93,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). T o acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the reset button. . ACCESSORY ACTIVE See Ignition Positions on page 3 ‑ 26 . . KNOWN FOB See “ M[...]

Black plate (94,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { W ARNING: T aking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainme[...]

Black plate (95,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Setting the Clock T o adjust the time: 1. Press w ,located on the radio, to enter the main menu. 2. T urn w until SET CLOCK displays. 3. Press w to select SET CLOCK. 4. T urn w to adjust the time. 5. Press w to update the time and VEHICLE TIME UPDA TED displays. T o adjust the date: 1. Press w to[...]

Black plate (96,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has RDS features that are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS: . Stations can be selected based on programming . Stations with traffic announcements can be selected . Announcements concerning local and national em[...]

Black plate (97,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o scan preset stations: 1. Press and hold © or ¨ for more than two seconds until a beep sounds and PSCAN displays. The radio goes to the first preset station, plays for five seconds, then goes to the next preset station. 2. Press and release © or ¨ to stop scanning. A LOCAL/DIST ANT Selecti[...]

Black plate (98,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1 and six XM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons. T o program preset stations: 1. T une to a station and select the equalization, DSP , or PTY (program type) setting if desired. 2. Press and hold one of th[...]

Black plate (99,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Adjusting the T one (Bass/Midrange/T reble) T o adjust the bass, midrange, and treble: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. T urn w until BASS-MID-TREBLE displays. 3. Press w to enter the tone settings. 4. Press w to scroll through the settings. 5. T urn w to increase or to decrease the bass, mi[...]

Black plate (100,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) T o adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. T urn w until BALANCE ‐ F ADER displays. 3. Press w to enter the settings. 4. Press w to scroll to BALANCE or FADER. 5. T urn w to adjust the BALANCE to the right or the left speakers an[...]

Black plate (101,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 MSG (Message): Displays if the current RDS station has a message. The message can display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message does not display , parts of the message appear every three seconds until the message is completed. MSG disappears from the display o[...]

Black plate (102,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Activating Program T ype (PTY) Stations (RDS and XM ™ ) PTY lets the radio search for stations with specific types of music. When this feature is turned on, the PTYs display above the pushbuttons in place of the programmed preset stations. Not all stations support PTYs and the radio may not go[...]

Black plate (103,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Radio Message THEFTLOCK: Displays when the THEFTLOCK ® system has been activated. T ake the vehicle to your dealer for service. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide va[...]

Black plate (104,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 F3 RDM (Random): Press to listen to the tracks in a random, rather than sequential order . RANDOM displays. Press again to turn off random play . RANDOM disappears from the display . F4 RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track over again. REPEA T displays. Press again to turn off repeat play . REPEA [...]

Black plate (105,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the radio is on, the lased CD loaded begins to play automatically . CD displays and the number of the CD and the track number displays. F1 DISC n (Down): Press to go to the previous CD. F2 DISC m (Up): Press to go to the next CD. F3 CD REV { (Reverse): Press to go to the previous track. Press[...]

Black plate (106,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc Radios with the MP3 feature are capable of playing an MP3 CD-R disc. For more information on how to play an MP3 CD-R disc, see Using an MP3 on page 4 ‑ 108 later in this section. Care of CDs The sound quality of the CD player can be reduced because of: . The CD ‐ R q[...]

Black plate (107,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . The format of the CD might not be compatible. See Using an MP3 on page 4 ‑ 108 later in this section. . A problem may have occurred while burning the CD. . The label could be caught in the CD player . If the CD is not playing [...]

Black plate (108,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R Disc MP3 Format The MP3 player will only play CD-R discs. It can read and play a maximum of: . 50 folders. . 1 1 folders in depth . 50 playlists . 10 sessions . 255 files All folders, playlists, sessions and files over the maximum are ignored. When recording an MP3 disc, ma[...]

Black plate (109,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 CD's that do not have playlists play the tracks in the following order: 1. The first file in the root directory plays. 2. After all files from the root directory have played, files in the folders play . 3. After playing the last file from the last folder , play restarts with the first file [...]

Black plate (110,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Playing an MP3 F1 r (Previous Folder): Press to go to the first track in the previous folder . Press and hold F1 r to reverse quickly within a track. Release to resume playback. REV and the elapsed time of the track displays. Pressing F1 r while in folder random mode goes to the previous folder [...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 F4 RPT (Repeat): Single tracks or folders can be repeated. . T o repeat the current track, press and release F4 RPT until RPT TRCK displays. . T o repeat the tracks in the current folder , press and release F4 RPT until RPT FLDR displays. . T o turn repeat off, press and release F4 RPT until NO[...]

Black plate (112,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This pr[...]

Black plate (113,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could have a fault. Consult with your dealer . Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer . XM Not A[...]

Black plate (114,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 ‑ 124 for more information. b g (Push to T alk) : Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start voice recognition. Pairing[...]

Black plate (115,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “ is connected ” after that phone name. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” 3. Say “ List[...]

Black plate (116,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number , [...]

Black plate (117,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Delete all name tags. ” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “ List ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Directory . ” 3. Say “ Ha[...]

Black plate (118,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using the “ Re ‐ dial ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial. ” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard[...]

Black plate (119,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T ransferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. T ransf[...]

Black plate (120,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Sending a Number or Name T ag During a Call 1. Press b g . 2. Say “ Dial. ” 3. Say the number or name tag to send. Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely . This includes all saved name tags in the phone b[...]

Black plate (121,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 . A SEEK LOCAL/DIST ANT . 8 SET CLOCK . B SET DA TE . 4 INFO (Information) . LANG LANGUAGE . SETUP Radio Main Menu Item Descriptions e BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE: This item allows the the bass, midrange and treble features of the audio system to be adjusted. See “ Setting the T one (Bass/ [...]

Black plate (122,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 RECALL RDS MESSAGE: This item allows the RDS radio station messages broadcast by a radio station to be viewed. See “ MSG (Message) ” under Radio(s) on page 4 ‑ 95 for more information. A SEEK LOCAL/DIST ANT : This item allows the audio system to seek only local radio stations with the stro[...]

Black plate (123,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 SETUP: The following submenus are available when this item is selected: . PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU . DRIVER SELECTION . DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS . CONFIGURE DISPLA Y KEYS SETUP Submenu Items The following choices are available for programming. PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU This item turns the entire list of [...]

Black plate (124,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Audio Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle ’ s options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. ¨ SEEK © : Press to go to the next or previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected[...]

Black plate (125,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 b g (Mute/V oice Recognition): Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only . Press and release again to turn the sound on. . For vehicles with a navigation system, press and hold b g for two seconds to initiate speech recognition. See “ V oice Recognition ” in the Navigation Syste[...]

Black plate (126,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 XM ™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, t[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 5 Driving Y our V ehicle Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 D r u n k D r i v i n g ....................... ............ 5 - 2 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 14 . { W ARNING: Assume that other road users (pedes[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, wi[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 58 . Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three ‐ fourths of a second. But that is only an average. I[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency dri[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 StabiliT rak comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. T o help assist with directional control of the vehicle, always leave the system on. StabiliT rak can be turned off, however , by using the T raction Control System (TCS)/StabiliT rak button. See T raction Control System (TCS) on[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o assist with directional control of the vehicle, always leave the system on. Stability control can be turned off however , by using the TC button. See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 5 ‑ 9 . The ST ABILITY SYS OFF message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on p[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When the vehicle is started, Stability control comes on automatically in the Stability T ouring Mode. . T o change from Stability T ouring Mode to Stability Off Mode, press and hold the TC button until the ST ABILITY SYS OFF message is displayed on the DIC. . T o change from Stability Off Mode to [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. T o limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on, but TCS can be turned off if needed. Notice: Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle's driveline c[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Limited-Slip Rear Axle V ehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow , mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low , this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. All-Wheel Drive (A W[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 76 . The normal power steering system is still operational. Y ou might notice that the center position of the steering wheel is changed and that more steering effort at low speeds and less steering effort at high speeds is required. Y ou can continue to[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problem[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that t[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: . Drive defensively . . Do not drink and drive. . Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally . Fl[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Before Leaving on a Long T rip T o prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer before departing. Things to check on your own include: . Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? . Wiper Blades: In good shape? . Fuel, Engine[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. . Go[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain [...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Service on page 8 ‑ 8 . T o get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . T urn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . . T ie a [...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. T urn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear , spinning the wheels as little as possible. T o prevent transmission wea[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire and Loading Information Label Example Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The T ire and Loading Informati[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Example 1 Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 [...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Example 3 Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle's T ire and Loading Information label for specific information [...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The Certification label also shows the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR). Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. { W ARNING: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or e[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. . Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. T owing T owing Y our V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be ta[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Dinghy T owing Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all fo[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 3 ‑ 33 . 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the [...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T railering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy . Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly . The following information has many time-tested, import[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Three important considerations have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer . . The weight of the trailer tongue. . The total weight on the vehicle's tires. Weight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg). But even that can [...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if the weights are proper . If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer . T otal Weight on the V ehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to th[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T railer Brakes Does the trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly . Because the vehicle has StabiliTrak ® , do not try to tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system. If you do, [...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making T urns Notice: Making very shar[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce the vehicle&apo[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: . Start the engine . Shift into a gear . Release the parking brake 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenanc[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service ......... ........................... ......... 6-4 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 California Perchlorate Materials R e q u i r e m e n t s .....[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care T ire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 T ire Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65 When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care V ehicle Identification ............................ 6-1 14 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 14 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 14 Electrical System ............................. ... 6-1 14 Add-On [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer . Y ou will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non ‐ dealer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle perform[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle on page 2 ‑ 70 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7 ‑ 13 . Adding [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB ‐ 3.5 or 3.51 1 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend against the use of gasoline[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier . However , E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethano[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Filling the T ank { W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door . { W ARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly . If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likel[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately . Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Y our dealer can get one for yo[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Checking Things Under the Hood { W ARNING: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever . The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center . Push the release lever up and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then pull the hood down[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3.6 L V6 Engine 6-14[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped): A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 ‑ 1 16 . B. Remote Negative (-) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 6 ‑ 38 . C. Remote Positive (+) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 6 ‑ 38 . D. Battery . See Battery on [...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engine Oil T o ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See “ Selec[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add one liter/quart of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “ Selecting the Right Engine Oil ” for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity , see Ca[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade: Specification Use and ask for engine oils with the dexos ™ certification mark. Oils meeting the requirements of your vehicle should have the dexos ™ certification ma[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W ‐ 30, 10W ‐ 40, or 20W-50. Cold T emperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used.[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer . Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water , or a good hand cleaner . Wash or properly dispose of clothing o[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. T o reset the system: 1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the DIC to show OIL LIFE. 2. Once the XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighte[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mile) interval. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Automatic T ransmission Fluid How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer service department and have it repaired as soon as poss[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of view) B. Mechanical Engine Cooling Fan (If equipped) (Out of view) C. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap { W ARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under th[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 What to Use { W ARNING: Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wro[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The coolant surge tank and pressure cap are located on the driver's side of the vehicle, toward the rear of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 for more information o[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Add Coolant to the Surge T ank { W ARNING: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. { W ARNING: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling syst[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly , and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture, to slightly above the FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 6-29[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. The upper radiator hose is the largest of the hoses which comes out of the radiator , on the passenger side of the vehicle. W atch out for the engine cooling fa[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment { W ARNING: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. T urn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until t[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the engine coolant temperature gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not come back on,[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system c[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 for reservoir location and access. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down becau[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 What to Add DOT 3 brake fluid is recommended. DOT 4 brake fluid is also compatible with the vehicle's brake system parts. However , if DOT 4 fluid is used, it is recommended that the brake hydraulic system be flushed and refilled with new DOT 4 fluid at a regular maintenance service every tw[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair . Some driving condit[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Battery Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 for battery location. { DANGER: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of C[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty . T rying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative gr[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Y our vehicle has a remote negative ( − ) ground location, as shown in the illustration. It is located on the passenger side front shock tower . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 . Y ou should always use this remote ground location, instead of the terminal on the battery . Notice[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water . Y ou do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehi[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order , making sure that the cables do not touch e[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Fill Plug T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the transfer case, you'll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the b[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Check Lubricant T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle, you'll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. [...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Filler Plug T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to dete[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 ‑ 48 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer . High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting { W ARNING: The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates [...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Back-Up Lamps T o replace a back-up lamp bulb: 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 15 . 2. Pull out the push pins holding down the top portion of the cloth cover . 3. Fold the cover down slightly and locate the lamp assembly . 4. T urn the socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out [...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 . It's a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, s[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { W ARNING: . Po[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Low ‐ Profile Performance Tires If your vehicle has 255/45ZR18 size tires, they are classified as low ‐ profile performance tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. Y ou may also notice more road noise with low ‐ profile performance tires and that [...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to defin[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 (E) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) : Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear , traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 (B) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of T ransportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 (B) Tire Width : The three ‐ digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio : A two ‐ digit number that indicates the tire height ‐ to ‐ width measurem ents. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of t[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 58 . Curb Weight : The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment [...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Occupant Distribution : Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particula r side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacture r , brand, and/or [...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Maximum Load on the Tire : Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. V ehicle Placard : A label permanent ly attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inf[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, if your vehicle has one. The compact spare should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 6 ‑ 105 . How to Check Use a [...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 High-Speed Operation { W ARNING: Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher , puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. Y ou could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rat[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Accordingly , when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under ‐ inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under ‐ inflation also r[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly , excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly , if the vehicl[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits use a GM approved liquid tire sealant. Using non-approved tire sealants could damage the TPMS sensors. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch) on page 6 ‑ 76 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Selector Switch) on page 6 ‑ 85 for[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors or rotate your vehicle's tires, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel posi[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 10. After hearing the confirming single horn chirp for the driver side rear tire, a double horn chirp will sound to signal the tire matching mode is no longer active. Press the push ‐ button ignition switch to Acc. 1 1. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on th[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When rotating P235/50R17 size tires or 255/45ZR18 size tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures a[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 When It Is Time for New T ires V arious factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have on[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating. This way , your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety , during normal use, as the original tires. GM's exclusive TPC Spec system co[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H, V , W , Y and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose snow tires with a lower speed rating, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability . { W ARNING: Mixing tires could cause you to lose con[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Y our vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on the T ire and Loading Information label. See Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 23 , for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle. Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway [...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplan ing, or peak traction characteristics. T emperature – A, B, C The temperature grades a[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way , you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors for your vehicle. { W ARNING:[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Chains { W ARNING: If your vehicle has P255/45R17, P255/45ZR18, or 255/45ZR18 size tires, do not use tire chains, as there is not enough clearance. T ire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The ar[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch) System Identification If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, see the operating instructions that follow . If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions un[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has n[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. The kit includes: A. Air Compressor B. T ire Sealant Canister C. Power Plug D. On/Off Button E. Pressure Gauge F . Air Only Hose (Black) G. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to T emporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster . If a tire goes flat, avoid furthe[...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 6. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4 ‑ 42 . If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter . If the vehicle only has a cigarette lig[...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1. Unplug the power plug (C) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 12. T urn the sealant/air hose (G) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 14. Replace the sealant/air hose (G), and the power plug (C) back in their original locati[...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) T o use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.[...]

Black plate (83,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 8. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4 ‑ 42 . If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter . If the vehicle only has a cigarette lig[...]

Black plate (84,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B) by pulling up on the lever . 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B). 3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (G) from the compressor (A). 4. [...]

Black plate (85,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) with the slot in the air compressor . 2. Push the sealant canister (B) down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G) around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location. 4. Push the air compress[...]

Black plate (86,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under “ T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch). { W ARNING: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. En[...]

Black plate (87,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location. If this vehicle has [...]

Black plate (88,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister . Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister . The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local[...]

Black plate (89,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 74 for other important safety warnings. Do not remove any objects that have penetra[...]

Black plate (90,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (C). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the T ire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 58 . The pressure gauge (C) may read higher than the actual tire pressur[...]

Black plate (91,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer to Steps 1 through 1 1 under “ Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured). ” If the tire pressure has fallen more than 68 kPa (10 psi) below the recommended inflation pressure, stop[...]

Black plate (92,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 ‑ 74 for other important safety warnings. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 ‑ 94 . 2. Unwrap the air only hose (G) and the power plug (H). 3. Place the kit on the gro[...]

Black plate (93,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 14. Replace the air only hose (G) and the power plug (H) and cord back in its original location. 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be [...]

Black plate (94,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 15 . 2. Remove the retainer that holds the tire sealant and compressor kit in place. 3. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the foam contain[...]

Black plate (95,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) T o be even more certain the vehicle will not move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire, on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle. When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the [...]

Black plate (96,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. T o access to the compact spare tire and jacking equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 15 for more information. 2. Remove the compact spare tire cover . 3. Pull the stow rod (A) to remove it. [...]

Black plate (97,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B). Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 94 for more information. 2. Loosen all of the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, usin[...]

Black plate (98,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 3. Find the vehicle's jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding V – shaped notches located in the plastic molding on the vehicle's frame. The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape. 4. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. { W ARNING: Getting u[...]

Black plate (99,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 { W ARNING: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly i[...]

Black plate (100,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 9. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire. { W ARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make whee[...]

Black plate (101,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) to the vehicle. In an emergency , use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later , if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 94 . { W ARNING: Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because[...]

Black plate (102,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . { W ARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque speci[...]

Black plate (103,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 15. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someon[...]

Black plate (104,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Compact Spare Tire and T ools Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools in the trunk: A. Compact Spare T ire Cover B. Stow Rod Cap C. Plastic Wing Nut D. Retainer E. Jack Container Package (With Wheel Wrench and Jack) F . Compact Spare Tire G. Foam Support[...]

Black plate (105,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Compact Spare Tire { W ARNING: Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when t[...]

Black plate (106,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery . Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather , and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to r[...]

Black plate (107,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Do not clean the vehicle using: . A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle's interior surfaces. . Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage the interio[...]

Black plate (108,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary . When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean [...]

Black plate (109,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Speaker Covers V acuum around a speaker cover gently , so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts [...]

Black plate (110,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely . If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may ca[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 If necessary , use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter . Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. T o help keep the paint finish looking new , keep the vehic[...]

Black plate (112,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and T rim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: C[...]

Black plate (113,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Tires T o clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner . Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage[...]

Black plate (114,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates [...]

Black plate (115,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 70 and Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 71 . Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fu[...]

Black plate (116,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Underhood Fuse Block 6-1 16[...]

Black plate (117,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The underhood fuse block is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 13 for more information on location and removal procedure for the front compartment underhood sights shields. T o access the fuses, push [...]

Black plate (118,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuses Mini Usage EKM/I/P MDL Easy Key Module (EKM), Instrument Panel Module (I/P MDL) EVEN COILS Even Ignition Coils, Even Fuel Injectors FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps FRT PWR OUTLET Front Accessory Power Outlet FUEL COOL Fuel Cooling HORN Horn HTD W ASH/AQS Heated Headlamp Washer , Air Quality Senso[...]

Black plate (119,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuses Mini Usage V/CHK Instrument Panel Module-V oltage Check WPR Wipe/W ash Module Assembly WPR SW/VICS Rain Sensor , Wiper Switch Relays Usage A/C CMPRSR CL TCH Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch ACCY Accessory , Rain Sensor , Headlamp W asher Relay Coil, Windshield Wiper/W asher Module BRK V [...]

Black plate (120,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires. Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rea[...]

Black plate (121,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 W ARNING: (Continued) will not be there to work for the next passenger . The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat cushion, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted. 1. Buckle the center passenger position[...]

Black plate (122,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 The vehicle may not have all the fuses listed below . Driver's Side 6-122[...]

Black plate (123,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuses Usage AMP Amplifier SP ARE Spare THEFT/SHFT Theft Sensors, Auto Shifter , Power Sounder MRTD MDL Magnetic Ride Control Module (Option) REAR DR MDL Rear Door Modules ELC EXH Electronic Level Control, Exhaust Solenoid (Option) DDM Driver Door Module, Front Door SubWoofers (Option) TV/VICS/SC[...]

Black plate (124,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Relays Usage SP ARE Spare ELC CMPRSR Electronic Level Control, Compressor (Option) L T POS Left Rear T aillamp, Position Lamps (Option) RT POS Right Rear T aillamp, Position Lamps (Option) RUN Ignition 3 STDBY LAMP Rear T aillamps, Position Lamps (Option) TRUNK RELSE T runk Release Motor BCK/UP [...]

Black plate (125,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Passenger's Side 6-125[...]

Black plate (126,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuses Usage AIRBAG/IGN Sensing and Diagnostic Monitor , Automatic Occupant Sensor , Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint CNSTR/VENT Canister V ent Solenoid SP ARE Spare FRT PDM Front Passenger Door Module, Right Power Subwoofer FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump HTD STR Heated Steering Wheel RF HTD/ SEA[...]

Black plate (127,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Relays Usage SP ARE Spare FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump INT LAMP Interior Lamps REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps (Option) RUN/CRNK Ignition 1 SP ARE Spare STOP LAMP Stop Lamp Circuit Breakers Usage WINDOW MTRS Power Window Motors Circuit Breaker Diodes Usage TRUNK DIODE Trunk Release Joint[...]

Black plate (128,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 9 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system ref[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule .. .................. ........ 7-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty . As the vehi[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 At your dealer , you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available. Y our dealer has specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts, as well as, up ‐ to ‐ date tools and equipment to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics. The proper replaceme[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter . Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 16 and Engine Oil Life System on page 6 ‑ 20 . An Emission Control Service. . Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 6 ‑ 25 . . Engine cooling system inspection. Visual [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Additional Required Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles . If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle, rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 miles. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 ‑ 65 . At Each Fuel Stop . Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on page 6 ?[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Once Every T wo Y ears . V ehicles using DOT 4 brake fluid only: Brake fluid replacement. First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles . Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). More frequent replacement may be needed if you drive in [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles . Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (normal service). See Automatic T ransmission Fluid on page 6 ‑ 23 . . All ‐ wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service). Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks a[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos ™ specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identi[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). T ransfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Par[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element 25798271 A2944C Engine Oil Filter 25177917 PF2129 Passenger Compartment Air Filter [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 7-12[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services P[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7-14[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7-15[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7-16[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) U[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments. S[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However , if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, you can file with the Better Business Burea[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge mediation/ arbitration program. General Motor[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Online Owner Center Cadillac Owner Center (U.S.) — www .cadillacownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more . Store online service and maintenance records . Cadillac dealer [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center . Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-83[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V . Customer Assistance Center Av . Ejercito Nacional #843 Col. Granada C.P . 1 1520, Mexico, D.F . 01-800-466-0805 Long Distance: 01 1-52-53 29 0805 GM Mo[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Roadside Service In the United States or Canada, call 1-800-882-1 112 . T ext T elephone (TTY), U.S. only , call 1-888-889-2438 . Service is available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . Calling for Service When calling Roadside Service, have the following information ready: . Y our name, home addr[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cadillac Owner Privileges ™ . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock ‐ Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar ® . For security reasons, the dr[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Cadillac T echnician Roadside Service (U.S. only) Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac owner in the United States with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealer tec[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Services Specific to Canadian ‐ Purchased V ehicles . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out Service: V ehicle registration is required. . T rip Routing Service:[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Courtesy T ransportation Program T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and/or hybrid ‐[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allo[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle's designed appearance, durability , and safety[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Insuring Y our V ehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “ Collision Parts ” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? on page 2 ‑ 64 . Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle r[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424- 9153); go to http://www .safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. W ashington, D.C. 20590 Y ou can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safet[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifical[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy Y our GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the disco[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 T runk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Engine T emperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Engine T emperature W arni[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 E EDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 14 Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 Headlamp Wiring . . .[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-5 Heater Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 High-Speed Operation, T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Highbeam On Light . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Lights (cont.) Engine Coolant T emperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 N Navigation System, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 13 Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Phone Bluetooth ® ............ ............ ............. .. 4 - 1 1 3 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Replacement Parts Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 1 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the V ehicle . . . 6-6 Doing Y our Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 12 Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 201 1 V V alet Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 V ehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 [...]