2006 CADILLAC STS brake

Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called event
data recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition of the vehicle
and how it was operated, such as data related to engine
speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed,
safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,
and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is equipped
with StabiliTrak
®, steering performance, including yaw
rate, steering wheel angle, and lateral acceleration, is
also recorded. This information has been used to improve
vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve
crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety.
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these
on-board systems do not record sounds, such as
conversation of vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is needed
and access to the vehicle or the device that stores
the data is required. GM will not access information
about a crash event or share it with others other than:
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.
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may:
use the data for GM research needs,
make it available for research where appropriate
condentiality is to be maintained and need is
shown, or
share summary data which is not tied to a specic
vehicle with non-GM organizations for research
purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to
the special equipment that can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar
®, please
check the OnStar®subscription service agreement or
manual for information on its operations and data
collection.
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Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000. Or, write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication
Centre, 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 engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for
GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-46
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-63
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-104
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning..............................................3-48
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-61
Readiness Light..........................................3-60
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-8
Airbag System................................................1-49
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-57
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-59
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-63
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-57
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-57
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-55
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-52
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-50
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-12
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-122Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-122
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-65
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-99
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-101
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-98
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-96
Finish Care.................................................5-98
Finish Damage..........................................5-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-97
Leather......................................................5-96
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-100
Speaker Covers..........................................5-97
Tires........................................................5-100
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-101
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-102
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-97
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-99
Wood Panels..............................................5-97
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-47
Audio System(s).............................................3-94
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-119
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-122
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Care of Your CDs ......................................3-121
Diversity Antenna System............................3-122
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-115
Audio Systems
Radio Personalization.................................3-115
Audio System(s)
Radio with CD............................................3-96
Setting the Time..........................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-119
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-120
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-122
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-26
Operation...........................................2-28, 2-32
B
Battery..........................................................5-44
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-38
Inadvertent Power Saver..............................3-40
Load Management.......................................3-40
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-24
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Panic Assist................................................4-12Brake (cont.)
Parking......................................................2-35
System Warning Light..................................3-64
Brakes..........................................................5-41
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-53
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-53
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-53
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
C
Calibration...............................................1-7, 2-42
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-116
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-39, 4-27, 4-40
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-97
Your CD Player.........................................3-122
Your CDs .................................................3-121
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-51
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-45
K
Keyless Access System..................................... 2-4
Keyless Access System, Operation...................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-58
Lamps
Battery Load Management............................3-40
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-38
Fog ...........................................................3-37
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver....................3-40
Reading.....................................................3-40
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................3-37
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-37
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires.................................5-79
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-60
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-65
Brake System Warning.................................3-64
Charging System.........................................3-63
Cruise Control.............................................3-72Light (cont.)
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-66
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-71
Highbeam On.............................................3-72
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-71
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light...................3-65
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-67
Oil Pressure...............................................3-70
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-61
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder....................3-60
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-59
Security.....................................................3-71
TCS Warning Light......................................3-66
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-66
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-39
Parade Dimming..........................................3-39
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................4-11
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-32
Lockout Protection..........................................2-14
Locks
Door ..........................................................2-12
Lockout Protection.......................................2-14
Power Door ................................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-13
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-17
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
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O
Odometer......................................................3-59
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Light.............................................3-70
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-22
Older Children, Restraints................................1-26
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-45
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-54
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-46
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-44
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44
Parallel Park Assist Mirror.............................2-44
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-43
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-31
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-101
Panic Brake Assist..........................................4-12
Parade Dimming.............................................3-39Park Aid........................................................3-44
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
Parking
Assist........................................................3-44
Brake........................................................2-35
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-61
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-55
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-59
Passing.........................................................4-15
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-46
Door Locks.................................................2-12
Electrical System.......................................5-105
Inadvertent Battery Saver.............................3-40
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-25
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-39
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-6
Windows....................................................2-18
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-25
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-13
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