2011 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M
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Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M In Brief ............................................ 1-1 Storage Areas . 3-56 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Sunroof . 3-57 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Vehicle Personalization . 3-59 Vehicle Features . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . 1-21 Instrument Panel ................................. 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview . 4-3 Seats and Restraint System . 2-1 Climate Controls . 4-43 Front Seats . 2-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . 4-51 Rear Seats . 2-14 Driver Information Center (DIC) . 4-69 Safety Belts . 2-14 Audio System(s) . 4-94 Child Restraints . 2-34 Airbag System . 2-57 Driving Your Vehicle .............................. 5-1 Restraint System Check . 2-72 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . 5-2 Towing . 5-29 Features and Controls ............................ 3-1 Keys . 3-3 Service and Appearance Care . 6-1 Doors and Locks . 3-12 Service . 6-4 Windows . 3-18 Fuel . 6-6 Theft-Deterrent Systems . 3-22 Checking Things Under the Hood . 6-12 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . 3-25 All-Wheel Drive . 6-43 Mirrors . 3-37 Rear Axle . 6-44 Object Detection Systems . 3-41 Front Axle . 6-45 Universal Home Remote System . 3-49 Headlamp Aiming . 6-46 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M Bulb Replacement . 6-47 Maintenance Schedule . 7-1 Windshield Replacement . 6-48 Maintenance Schedule . 7-2 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . 6-49 Tires . 6-50 Customer Assistance Information . 8-1 Appearance Care . 6-106 Customer Assistance and Information . 8-2 Vehicle Identification . 6-114 Reporting Safety Defects . 8-16 Electrical System . 6-114 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . 8-19 Capacities and Specifications . 6-128 Index .................................... i-1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model Helm, Incorporated names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this P.O. Box 07130 manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, Detroit, MI 48207 CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and STS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors 1-800-551-4123 LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française This manual describes features that may or may not www.helminc.com be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes Index subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, of what is in the manual and the page number where it substitute the name “General Motors of Canada can be found. Limited” for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20853798 A First Printing ©2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. iii Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means “Do manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Not,”“Do not do this,” or reduce them. “Do not let this happen.” Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use { WARNING: symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, These mean there is something that could hurt or indicator. you or other people. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Notice: This means there is something that could * result in property or vehicle damage. This would not : This symbol is shown when you need to see a be covered by the vehicle's warranty. service manual for additional instructions or information. iv Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Symbol Chart . : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols that may be found on + : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the Index. j : LATCH System Child Restraints 9 : Airbag Readiness Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp # : Air Conditioning : : Oil Pressure ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) } : Power g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® / : Remote Vehicle Start $ : Brake System Warning Light > : Safety Belt Reminders " : Charging System 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor I : Cruise Control : Traction Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature F M : Windshield Washer Fluid O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps v Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) 2 NOTES vi Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ................................... 1-2 Vehicle Features .................................. 1-16 Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-4 Radio(s) . 1-16 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . 1-4 Satellite Radio . 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-18 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 ® Door Locks . 1-5 Bluetooth ..................................... 1-18 Trunk . 1-6 Navigation System . 1-18 Windows . 1-6 Driver Information Center (DIC) . 1-19 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Vehicle Personalization . 1-20 Memory Features . 1-8 Cruise Control . 1-20 Heated Seats (Front) . 1-8 Power Outlets . 1-21 Heated Seats (Rear) . 1-9 Performance and Maintenance .................. 1-21 Heated and Ventilated Seats . 1-9 Traction Control System (TCS) . 1-21 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 StabiliTrak® System . 1-21 Safety Belt . 1-10 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-22 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . 1-10 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . 1-22 Mirror Adjustment . 1-11 Engine Oil Life System . 1-22 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-12 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . 1-23 Interior Lighting . 1-12 Roadside Service . 1-23 Exterior Lighting . 1-13 OnStar® ....................................... 1-24 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-14 Climate Controls . 1-15 Transmission . 1-15 1-1 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) Instrument Panel 1-2 Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑48. G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑124 (If Equipped). B. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑35. Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 15 DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70. ‑ (If Equipped). Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4‑38 (If Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel on page 4‑4 (If Equipped). C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4. H. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction Headlamps on page 4‑27. Indicator Lamp on page 4‑62. Cruise Control on page 4‑12. I. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 on page 4‑3. (If Equipped). J. Horn on page 4‑3. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on K. Ignition Positions on page 3‑26. page 4‑6 (If Equipped). L. Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑43. D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑52. M. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3. E. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑10. N. Cupholders on page 3‑56. F. Audio System(s) on page 4‑94. O. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. Navigation/Radio System on page 4‑113 (If Equipped). P. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on.