2007 CADILLAC CTS tires

At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 402. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire (CTS Only) on page 424.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 409.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection,
the vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 128.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to
start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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Calling for Assistance
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Service Representative:
A description of the problem
Name, home address, home telephone
number
Location of your Cadillac and number you are
calling from
The model year, Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN), odometer reading, and date of delivery
While we hope you never have the occasion to use
our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember, we are only a
phone call away. In the United States or Canada,
customers call Roadside Service:1-800-882-1112.
Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or a
conventional teletypewriter can communicate with
Cadillac by dialing from the United States or
Canada1-888-889-2438— daily, 24 hours.Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement
to an owner or driver when, in their sole
discretion, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Service is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Cadillac General Motors of Canada
Limited reserve the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Service program at
any time without notication.Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Service
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 332
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 89
Additives, Fuel............................................ 336
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 446
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 351
Air Conditioning........................................... 189
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 202
Readiness Light....................................... 201
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 494
Airbag System............................................... 70
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 80
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 77
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 73
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 89
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 79
Passenger Sensing System....................... 82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 88
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 79
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System............. 284Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 284
Anti-Lock Brake System.............................. 291
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 206
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 441
Care of Safety Belts................................ 439
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 443
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 440
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 435
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 437
Finish Care.............................................. 440
Finish Damage......................................... 442
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 438
Leather.................................................... 438
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 442
Speaker Covers....................................... 439
Tires........................................................ 442
Underbody Maintenance........................... 443
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 444
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 439
Weatherstrips........................................... 439
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 441
Wood Panels........................................... 439
Ashtray....................................................... 188
Audio System.............................................. 258
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls........279, 280
Care of Your CD Player........................... 283
Care of Your CDs.................................... 283
Diversity Antenna System......................... 284
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 279
Radio with CD......................................... 260
Setting the Time...................................... 259
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 279
Understanding Radio Reception............... 282
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 284
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 353
Operation................................................. 122
B
Battery........................................................ 375
Electric Power Management..................... 185
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 183
Run-Down Protection............................... 186
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 312
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 293
Parking.................................................... 128Brakes........................................................ 371
Panic Assist............................................. 298
System Warning Light.............................. 205
Braking....................................................... 290
Braking in Emergencies............................... 293
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 116
Bulb Replacement....................................... 386
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps.......... 389
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps............ 387
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 386
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 383
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 386
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 389
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps................................ 387
Buying New Tires........................................ 411C
Calibration................................................... 137
California Fuel............................................. 335
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 333
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 457
Carbon Monoxide..............104, 134, 316, 328
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Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 439
Your CD Player........................................ 283
Your CDs ................................................. 283
Center Console Storage Area...................... 160
Chains, Tire................................................. 418
Charging System Light................................ 204
Check
Engine Light............................................ 209
Engine Oil Pressure Message.................. 220
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 340
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 443
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 55
Older Children........................................... 42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 63
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 66
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 54
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 188
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 441
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 440
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 437Cleaning (cont.)
Finish Care.............................................. 440
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 435
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 438
Leather.................................................... 438
Speaker Covers....................................... 439
Tires........................................................ 442
Underbody Maintenance........................... 443
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 439
Weatherstrips........................................... 439
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 441
Wood Panels........................................... 439
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ........... 195
Dual......................................................... 189
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 194
Steering Wheel Controls.......................... 196
Clock.......................................................... 259
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 356
Collision Damage Repair............................. 496
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 38
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 434
Compass..................................................... 137
Competitive Driving..................................... 304
Competitive Driving Mode............................ 296
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 290
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 168
Head Restraints............................................ 17
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 383
Headlamps.................................................. 180
Bulb Replacement.................................... 386
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 181
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 172
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps............ 387
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 386
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 386
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 172
On Reminder........................................... 181
Washer.................................................... 175
Wiper Activated........................................ 180
Heated Seats................................................ 10
Heater......................................................... 189
Highbeam On Light..................................... 214
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 404
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 313
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 314Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 340
Release................................................... 341
Horn............................................................ 168
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning
Message.................................................. 219
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 25
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 356
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 117
Immobilizer.................................................. 113
Immobilizer Operation.................................. 114
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 45
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 402
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 166
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 184
Cluster..................................................... 198
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J
Jump Starting.............................................. 376
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 96
Keys............................................................. 95
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 394
Lamps
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 183
Reading................................................... 185
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 55
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires............................ 418
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 201
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 206
Brake System Warning............................. 205
Charging System..................................... 204
Cruise Control.......................................... 214
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 207
Fog Lamp................................................ 213
Highbeam On.......................................... 214Light (cont.)
Lights On Reminder................................. 213
Malfunction Indicator................................ 209
Oil Pressure............................................. 212
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 202
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 201
Security................................................... 213
Sport Mode.............................................. 213
TCS Warning Light.................................. 206
Tire Pressure........................................... 208
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 206
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 184
Parade Dimming...................................... 185
Limited-Slip Rear Axle................................. 297
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 321
Lockout Protection....................................... 104
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System................ 101
Delayed Locking...................................... 102
Door........................................................ 100
Lockout Protection................................... 104
Power Door............................................. 101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 102
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 103
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Reporting Safety Defects (cont.)
General Motors........................................ 501
United States Government....................... 500
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 90
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 91
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 119
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 34
Roadside
Service.................................................... 488
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 321
Roof Rack Provisions.................................. 160
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 476
Run-Flat Tires............................................. 400
Running the Engine While Parked............... 135
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners............................................. 41
Reminder Light........................................ 201
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 439
Driver Position........................................... 26Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 25
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 24
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 38
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 34
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 34
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 41
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 33
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 20
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 462
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 17
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Manual........................................................ 8
Memory, Mirrors......................................... 11
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Seats................................................ 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 14
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 18
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 63
Right Front Seat Position........................... 66
Security Light.............................................. 213
Service........................................................ 332
Accessories and Modications.................. 332
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