2004 CADILLAC CTS warning

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-9
Child Restraints
.......................................1-29
Airbag Systems
........................................1-48
Restraint System Check
............................1-59
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-21
Mirrors
....................................................2-41
OnStar
®System
......................................2-45
HomeLink®Transmitter
.............................2-46
Storage Areas
.........................................2-50
Sunroof
..................................................2-52
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-53
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-29
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-37
Message Center
.......................................3-53Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-60
Audio System(s)
.....................................3-107
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
........ 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-32
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Rear Axle
...............................................5-51
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-56
Tires
......................................................5-58
Appearance Care
.....................................5-92
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-99
Electrical System
....................................5-100
Capacities and Specications
...................5-111
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-10
Index.................................................................1
2004 Cadillac CTS/CTS-VOwner ManualM

Safety Warnings and Symbols
There are a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about
things that could hurt you if you were to ignore
the warning.
{CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce
the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not,
you or others could be hurt.You will also nd a circle
with a slash through it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Do Not,”
“Do Not do this” or “Do Not
let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage the
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But
the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
iv

What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?
After the airbag inates, it quickly deates,
so quickly that some people may not even realize
the airbag inated. Some components of the airbag
module — the steering wheel hub for the driver’s airbag,
the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s
bag, the side of the seatback closest to the door for the
seat-mounted side impact airbags and the area along
the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows — will
be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that
come into contact with you may be warm, but not too
hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming
from the vents in the deated airbags. Airbag ination
does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to
steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving
the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there is dust in the
air. This dust could cause breathing problems
for people with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in
the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe
to do so. If you have breathing problems but
can not get out of the vehicle after an airbag
inates, then get fresh air by opening a
window or a door. If you experience breathing
problems following an airbag deployment, you
should seek medical attention.
Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock
the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the
airbags inate (if battery power is available). You can
lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off
by using the door lock and interior lamp controls.
The hazard warning ashers will also come on when the
airbags deploy. If you want to turn them off, press the
hazard warning asher button twice.
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If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it
does not, you need to have your vehicle serviced.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-43for
more information.
To release the parking brake, pull the release lever
located to the left of the steering wheel on the
instrument panel.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set,
the ignition is on and the vehicle begins to move.
To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-39for more information.
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake rmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will
not move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-39.
To shift into PARK (P), use the following steps:
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
2-36

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Recongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS).................................3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.......................3-10
Windshield Wiper Lever.................................3-21
Cruise Control..............................................3-23
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-24
Interior Lamps..............................................3-26
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-27
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-28
Climate Controls............................................3-29
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-29
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-34
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-35
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)............3-36
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-37
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-38
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-40
Tachometer.................................................3-41Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-42
Charging System Light..................................3-43
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-43
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-44
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (CTS)..................................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-46
Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V) ...........................3-46
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-47
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-49
Winter Driving Mode Light
(Automatic Transmission)............................3-50
Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission)......3-50
Security Light...............................................3-51
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-51
Lights On Reminder......................................3-51
Cruise Control Light......................................3-52
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-52
Fuel Gage...................................................3-52
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

Message Center.............................................3-53
Message Center (CTS-V) ...............................3-53
Transmission Fluid Hot Message.....................3-57
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message.......3-57
Check Engine Oil Pressure Message...............3-58
Oil Temperature Warning Message..................3-58
Tire Pressure Warning Message.....................3-59
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-60
System Controls...........................................3-60
Status of Vehicle Systems.............................3-61
DIC Main Menu............................................3-66
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-70
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-88Audio System(s)...........................................3-107
Setting the Time.........................................3-108
Radio with CD............................................3-108
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-124
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-124
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)............3-124
Radio Reception.........................................3-125
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-126
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-126
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-127
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-127
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-2

The main components of the instrument panel are
the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-34.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10.
C. Recongurable Steering Wheel Controls (CTS).
SeeReconguable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)
(CTS) on page 3-8. Or Message Center Controls
(CTS-V). SeeMessage Center (CTS-V) on
page 3-53.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-38.
E. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wiper
Lever on page 3-21.
F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
G. Audio/Navigation System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 3-107.H. OnStar®Button (Base Radio) or Voice Recognition
Button (Navigation System) (CTS). SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-124.Or
Cruise Controls (CTS-V). See “Cruise Control” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10.
I. Audio Volume Knob and Source Button. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-124.
Or Cruise Controls (CTS-V). See “Cruise Control”
underTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10.
J. Storage Compartment or Ashtray. SeeAshtrays
and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-28.
K. Transmission Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-26orManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-33.
L. Accessory Power Outlet or Cigarette Lighter. See
Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-27orAshtrays
and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-28.
M. Climate Control System. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 3-29.
N. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-50.
3-5