2006 CADILLAC STS maintenance

Chains, Tire...................................................5-78
Charging System Light....................................3-63
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-67
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-101
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-32
Infants and Young Children...........................1-29
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-37
Older Children.............................................1-26
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-46
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-36
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-47
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-99
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-98
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-96
Finish Care.................................................5-98
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-97
Leather......................................................5-96
Speaker Covers..........................................5-97
Tires........................................................5-100
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-101Cleaning (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-97
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-99
Wood Panels..............................................5-97
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-55
Dual ..........................................................3-48
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-54
Rear ..........................................................3-54
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-23
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-94
Compass.................................................1-7, 2-42
Competitive Driving.........................................4-18
Competitive Driving Mode................................4-10
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-51
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-67
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-66
Heater, Engine............................................2-27
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-30
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cruise Control................................................3-16
Cruise Control, Adaptive..................................3-19
Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert (FAC)
System........................................................ 3-9
Cruise Control Light........................................3-72
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Magnetic Ride Control.....................................4-11
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-67
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-70
Memory Seat.................................................2-70
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-70
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-79Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Intellibeam™ and OnStar®.........................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®.....2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®
and Compass..........................................2-42
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature.............................................. 1-7
Memory .....................................................2-70
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-44
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Parallel Park Assist Mirror.................2-44
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-43
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.....................................................3-115
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-24
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
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Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light............................3-60
Pretensioners..............................................1-25
Reminder Light............................................3-59
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-97
Driver Position............................................1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides...................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-21
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-21
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-20
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated and Ventilated Seats........................... 1-4
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Heated Seats - Rear..................................... 1-7
Memory .....................................................2-70
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-2
Power Reclining Seatbacks............................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-2Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-46
Security Light.................................................3-71
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-67
Publications Ordering Information...................7-14
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-63
Setting the Time.............................................3-95
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-100
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-36
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-38
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-20
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-94
Installing....................................................5-86
Removing...................................................5-85
Storing.......................................................5-92
Specications, Capacities...............................5-116
Speedometer..................................................3-59
StabiliTrak
®System.........................................4-11
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-25
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