2011 Cadillac STS Owners Manual

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changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑20. When the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. 7-3 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 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 inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and replacement, if needed. . Windshield washer fluid level check. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑34. . Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, cracking, or contamination and windshield and wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 6‑111. Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6‑49 . Tire inflation pressures check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑58. Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6‑65. If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle, rotate tires if necessary. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6‑65. 7-4 Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked. . Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑21. . Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). . Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. . Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, rear compartment hinges, console door hinges, and glove box door hinges lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7‑9 . More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. . Restraint system component check. See Checking the Restraint Systems on page 2‑72. Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. . Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components. Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) 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 6‑16 . . Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 6‑25 . . Windshield washer fluid level check. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑34. Once a Month Tire inflation pressures check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑58. Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6‑65. . Sunroof track and seal inspection, if equipped. See Sunroof on page 3‑57. Once a Year . Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7‑7. . Automatic transmission shiftlock control function check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7‑7 . . Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park) mechanism check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7‑7. . Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the kit. 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. . Underbody flushing service. 7-5 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) . All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed, clear, and free of debris. . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. Once Every Two Years . Vehicles 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 areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if you notice reduced air flow, windows fogging up, or odors. Your dealer can help you determine when it is the right time to replace the filter. First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑21. . Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6‑23. 7-6 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles . Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (normal service). See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6‑23. . All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service). Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed, clear, and free of debris. . Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires inspection. An Emission Control Service. First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles . Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill (or every five years, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 6‑25 . An Emission Control Service. . Engine drive belts inspection for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage (or every 10 years, whichever occurs first). Replace, if needed. Owner Checks and Services Starter Switch Check { WARNING: 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. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 3‑33. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. 7-7 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1) Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { WARNING: Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check { WARNING: 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 level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 3‑33 . Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off and without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. 7-8 When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos™ specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos™ certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos™ certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil on page 6‑16. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 6‑25 . Engine Oil Engine Cooling System Usage Hydraulic Brake System Fluid/Lubricant DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377967, in Canada 89021320). Windshield Washer Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). 7-9 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1) Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). 7-10 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element Engine Oil Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs Wiper Blades Driver Side – 56.5 cm (22 in) Passenger Side – 53.0 cm (21 in) GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number 25798271 25177917 88957450 92220447 88958361 88958359 A2944C PF2129 CF13C 41-990 — — 7-11 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1) Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 7-12 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) 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. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Maintenance Record 7-13 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont'd) 7-14 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont'd) 7-15 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont'd) 7-16 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Scheduling Service Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors . . . 8-17 Service Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 8-17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 8-1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your 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. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1‐800‐458‐8006. In Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre at 1-888-446-2000. We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance representative: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. . Dealership name and location. . Vehicle delivery date and present mileage. When contacting Cadillac, remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is why we suggest following Step One first. 8-2 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) 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 Two, you can file with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program to enforce your rights. The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 www.dr.bbb.org/goauto This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. 8-3 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 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 Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge mediation/ arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you file your complaint to the final decision, should be completed in approximately 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1‐800‐207‐0685, or call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1‐800‐263‐3777 (English), 1‐800‐263‐7854 (French), or write to: Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1‐163‐005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 8-4 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) 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 locator for service nationwide . Exclusive privileges and offers . Recall notices for your specific vehicle . OnStar and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries Other Helpful Links: Cadillac — www.cadillac.com Cadillac Merchandise — www.cadillaccollection.com Help Center — www.cadillac.com/pages/mds/ helpcenter/faq.do FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) . Contact Us My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www.gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: . My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. . My Dealers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM dealers. . My Driveway: Access quick links to parts and service estimates, check trade-in values, or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile. . My Preferences: Manage your profile and use tools and forms with greater ease. To sign up, visit the My GM.ca section within www.gm.ca. 8-5 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gm.ca 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-882-1112 Overseas Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-2622. TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter should be addressed to: United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 33169 Detroit, MI 48232-5169 www.Cadillac.com 1-800-458-8006 1-800-833-2622 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-882-1112 8-6 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) GM Mobility Reimbursement Program General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 Col. Granada C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-466-0805 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0805 This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift for the vehicle. For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 8-7 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1) Roadside Service In the United States or Canada, call 1-800-882-1112. Text Telephone (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: . Your name, home address, and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle . Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 miles), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside Service is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Service program at any time without notification. Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. 8-8 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) 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 driver must present identification before this service is given. . Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is your responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. . Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start a dead battery. Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. Additional travel information is also available. Allow three weeks for delivery. Trip Interruption Benefits and Service: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 miles) Powertrain warranty period. Items considered are hotel, meals, and rental car. 8-9 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Technician 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 technician who can provide on-site service. A dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Services Not Included in Roadside Service Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. 8-10 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Services Specific to Canadian‐Purchased Vehicles 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: Vehicle registration is required. Trip Routing Service: Limit of six requests per year. Trip Interruption Benefits and Service: Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders are required. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. . Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be provided right away, the Roadside Service advisor may give you permission to get local emergency road service. You will receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Roadside Service. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility. 8-11 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1) Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and/or hybrid‐specific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada. Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Dealers may provide shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one‐way or round‐trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the dealer's area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. 8-12 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) 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 allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change, or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle's resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. 8-13 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1) 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 are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle's originally designed appearance and safety performance; however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. 8-14 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Insuring Your Vehicle 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 limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Service on page 8‑8 . Gather the following information: . Driver's name, address, and telephone number . Driver's license number . Owner's name, address, and telephone number . Vehicle license plate number . Vehicle make, model, and model year . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Insurance company and policy number . General description of the damage to the other vehicle 8-15 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1) 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 You See After an Airbag Inflates? on page 2‑64. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember, if your vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. 8-16 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle 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. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 33169 Detroit, MI 48232-5169 In Canada, call 1‐888‐446‐2000, or write: Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 8-17 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1) 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 specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc., at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 8-18 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your 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 conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash, and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: . How various systems in your vehicle were operating . Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened . How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal . How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. 8-19 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1) 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 discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. OnStar® If your vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash‐like situations. The OnStar Terms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove box kit, at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by pressing the Q button and speaking to an advisor. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. 8-20 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. Radio Frequency Statement 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‐210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause interference. 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Adjustments Headlamp Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50 Airbag Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 Airbag System How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . 2-64 When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Antenna Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-126 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .6-112 Care of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-113 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Fabric/Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-107 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-113 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-108 Interior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-106 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-108 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-113 Speaker Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-113 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-113 Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Wood Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 i - 1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-124 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-113 Radio Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-120 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-125 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-123 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . .4-126 Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Electric Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Inadvertent Power Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113 Brake Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14, 3-38 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-128 i - 2 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Carbon Monoxide Cleaning Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Care of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 CD, MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57 Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-115 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .6-112 Exterior Lamps/Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Fabric/Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-107 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-110 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-108 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-106 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-108 Speaker Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-113 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-113 Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Wood Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Climate Control System Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 Climate Control Systems Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Clock, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-105 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14, 3-38 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76, 6-85 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 i - 3 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Cruise Control, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 8-17 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2 Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 Disc, MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108 i - 4 Displays Head-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69 DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70 DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76 Other Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93 Driving At Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Before a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 In Rain and on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Dual Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) EDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114 Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Headlamp Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Power Windows and Other Power Options . . . . . .6-115 Rear Underseat Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-120 Underhood Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-116 Windshield Wiper Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Check and Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Enhanced StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 Flat Tire, Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94 Flat Tire, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-103 Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Front Fog Lamps Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 i - 5 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Fuel Economy Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Rear Underseat Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-120 Underhood Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-116 Windshield Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 i - 6 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Headlamp Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-115 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Range Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Wiper Activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-5 Heater Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 High-Speed Operation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Highbeam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Hood Checking Things Under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Instrument Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52 Integrated Trailer Brake Control System (ITBC) . . . . 5-31 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Black plate (7,1) Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Keyless Access System, Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Lamps Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Twilight Sentinel® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 LATCH System for Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 i - 7 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1) Lights (cont.) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Highbeam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Lockout Switch, Valet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Locks Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Lumbar Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 i - 8 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Memory Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Memory Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Message DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Outside Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Navigation System, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113 Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 3-44 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5 OnStar, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Operation, Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . 3-49 Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 Outlets Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . 6-32 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7 Owners, Canadian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Paint, Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113 Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Park Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . .6-5 i - 9 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1) Phone Radios Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-113 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-115 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column . . . . . . . . 4-3 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 i - 10 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-113 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-120 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-125 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-123 Range Adjustment, Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Rear Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Reclining Seatbacks, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Remote, Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Replacement Parts Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Ride Control Systems Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Safety Belts Care of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-109 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Safety Belts (cont.) Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Safety Belts Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76, 6-85 Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Heated Seats - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75 Memory, Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 i - 11 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1) Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle . . . 6-6 Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-114 Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-113 Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Side Blind Zone Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-105 Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96 Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-103 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-128 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 i - 12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124 Steering Wheel Controls, Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5, 3-75 Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 . . . . . . 6-94 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel . . . . . .4-3 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6 Theft - Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22, 3-24 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95

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