2006 CADILLAC STS Owners Manual

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{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a
helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
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Power Windows
The power window switches are located on the armrest
near each window. Press the front of the switch to the
rst position to open the window to the desired level.
Lift up the front of the switch to the rst position to close
the window.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that
allows you to use the power windows once the engine
has been turned off. For more information, seeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25.
Express-Down Window
This feature is on all windows. It allows you to lower
the window all the way without continuously pressing
the switch.
Press the front of the switch to the second position and
release. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering,
briey pull up the switch.
Express-Up Window
This feature is on all windows. It allows you to raise
the window all the way without continuously lifting the
switch. Lift the front of the switch briey to activate the
express-up feature. If you want to stop the window as it
is raising, briey press the switch.
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged,
disconnected, or is not working, you will need to
reprogram each window for the express-up feature
to work.
To program each window, follow these steps:
1. With the ignition on or in ACC, or while RAP is
active, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the
window has fully opened.
3. Continue holding the switch for approximately
two seconds.
4. Pull up the power window switch until the window
is fully closed.
The window is now programmed. Repeat the process
for all windows.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
If any object is in the path of the window when
the express-up is active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position.
Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause
the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to
normal operation once the obstruction or condition
is removed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
{CAUTION:
If express override is activated, the window
will not reverse automatically. You or others
could be injured and the window could be
damaged. Before you use express override,
make sure that all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be
overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window
switch all the way up in the express position. The
window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once
the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated.
In this mode, the window can still close on an object
in its path. Use care when using the override mode.
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Window Lockout
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(Window Lockout):The rear window lockout button
is located on the driver’s door armrest near the window
switches. Press this button to disable the rear window
controls. The light on the button will illuminate, indicating
that the feature is in use. The rear windows can be
raised or lowered using the driver’s window switches
when the lockout feature is on. To restore power to the
rear windows, press the button again. The light on the
button will go out.
The front passenger window can be programmed to
be disabled using the window lockout button. See
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-53.
Secure Car Feature
The windows can be closed by pressing the lock button
on the keyless access transmitter. SeeKeyless Access
System Operation on page 2-5for more information.
The window, if down, will express-up. If any window was
unable to completely close, it will reverse and the horn
will chirp. See “Anti-Pinch Feature” previously. The
engine must be off to operate this feature.
Sun Visors
Swing down the visor or detach it from the center mount
and move to the side to block out glare. The visors also
have side-to-side slide capability for greater coverage.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull the visor down and lift the cover. Move the slide
switch up or down to brighten or dim the lamp.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
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Theft-Deterrent System
Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system.
The security light is
located on the instrument
panel cluster.
If the ignition is off and a door is open, the security
light will ash, reminding you to arm the theft-deterrent
system.
To arm the system, do one of the following:
Press the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter. If the door is closed when the lock button
is pressed, the security light will stay illuminated for
30 seconds. After the security light goes off, the
theft-deterrent system is armed. Pressing the lock
button twice will arm the system immediately.If the vehicle is locked using the keyless access
transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open
or not closed completely, the security light will ash
for 60 seconds and then turn off. At this time, the
theft-deterrent system is armed but the alarm will
not sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was not
closed completely is tampered with or opened. The
alarm will sound for the trunk lid, hood or a door that
was completely closed at the time the vehicle was
locked using the keyless access transmitter.
Open the door. Lock the door with the power door
lock switch or lock button on the keyless access
transmitter. The security light should ash. Close the
door. The security light will stop ashing and stay on.
After 30 seconds the light should turn off, the
theft-deterrent system is armed.
Passive Arming, if activated through the vehicle
personalization feature, will arm the system
automatically after you close the door and take at
least one keyless access transmitter with you. The
security light will turn on. After 60 seconds the light
should turn off. The theft-deterrent system is armed.
SeeVehicle Personalization on page 2-53.
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If a door, hood, or the trunk is opened without the
keyless access transmitter, the horn will sound for
30 seconds and the lamps will ash for two minutes.
The vehicle cannot be started without a keyless
access transmitter.
The Theft-Deterrent system will not arm if:
The key is used to turn the key cylinder to the
lock position.
The driver’s door is locked using the power door
lock switch after the doors are closed.
If the vehicle is locked using the keyless access
transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open
or not closed completely, the security light will ash
for 60 seconds and then turn off. At this time, the
theft-deterrent system is armed but the alarm will not
sound if the trunk lid, hood or door that was not closed
completely is tampered with or opened. The alarm
will sound for the trunk lid, hood or a door that was
completely closed at the time the vehicle was locked
using the keyless access transmitter.The vehicle can be programmed to automatically
unlock the doors and disarm the theft-deterrent system
when you approach the vehicle and the keyless access
transmitter is with you. SeeVehicle Personalization
on page 2-53.
Pressing the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter or using the key to unlock the driver’s door
disarms the theft-deterrent system. Unlocking a door
any other way while the system is armed will activate
the alarm.
Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open,
lock the vehicle using the power door lock switch
or the keyless access transmitter and close the
door. Wait approximately 30 seconds until the
security light goes off.
3. Reach in and open the door using the inside door
handle. The horn will sound and the exterior lamps
will ash.
You can turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock button
on the keyless access transmitter or by starting the car.
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If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-105. If the fuse does not need to be replaced,
you may need to have your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the
Theft-Deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
Valet Lockout Switch
The valet lockout switch
is located inside the
glove box.
9(Off):Press the left side of the valet lockout switch
to turn the lockout feature off. When the lockout feature
is off, you can open the trunk using either the keyless
access transmitter or the trunk release button located on
the driver’s door.
R(On):Press the right side of the valet lockout
switch to turn the lockout feature on. When the lockout
feature is turned on, the trunk cannot be unlocked with
the keyless access transmitter or the trunk release button
located on the driver’s door. If the valet lockout feature is
on it will also disable the remote start feature and the
Universal Home Remote transmitter, if equipped.
Locking the glove box with your key will also help to
secure your vehicle.
SeeKeyless Access System Operation on page 2-5and
Trunk on page 2-14for additional information.
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or
slow, for the rst 500 miles (805 km). Do not
make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake, or slow, the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst 200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time your new brake
linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new
linings can mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. SeeTowing
a Trailer (STS Only) on page 4-40for the trailer
towing capabilities of your vehicle and more
information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be
gradually increased.
Ignition Positions
Your vehicle has an
electronic keyless ignition
with pushbutton start.
/(START):Press this button while your foot is on the
brake to start the engine. The shifter must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) to start the engine and the keyless
access transmitter must be in the vehicle for the ignition
to work.
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