2007 CADILLAC STS Owners Manual

Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the person
using it, resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make sure your
restraint systems are working properly after
a crash, have them inspected and any
necessary replacements made as soon as
possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new belts
or LATCH system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be
necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they
would be if worn during a more severe crash,
then you need new parts.
If the LATCH system was being used during a
more severe crash, you may need new LATCH
system parts.If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Collision damage also may mean you will need to
have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts
repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may
be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system
was not being used at the time of the collision.
If an airbag inates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system
earlier in this section.
If the frontal airbags inate, you will also need to
replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s
safety belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do
so. Then the new buckle assembly will be there to
help protect you in a collision.
After a crash you may need to replace the driver
and front passenger’s safety belt buckle
assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not
deployed. The driver and front passenger’s safety
belt buckle assemblies contain the safety belt
pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners
checked if your vehicle has been in a collision,
or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle or while you are driving. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 244.
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✍NOTES
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Keys.............................................................. 85
Keyless Access System.............................. 87
Keyless Access System Operation.............. 88
Doors and Locks.......................................... 98
Door Locks................................................. 98
Power Door Locks....................................... 99
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 99
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 100
Lockout Protection..................................... 101
Trunk........................................................ 101
Windows...................................................... 104
Power Windows........................................ 105
Sun Visors................................................ 107
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 107
Theft-Deterrent System.............................. 108
Valet Lockout Switch................................. 110
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 111
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 111
Ignition Positions....................................... 111
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 112
Starting the Engine.................................... 113Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 115
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 116
Parking Brake........................................... 121
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 122
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 124
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 124
Engine Exhaust......................................... 125
Running the Engine While Parked............. 126
Mirrors......................................................... 127
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Intellibeam™ and OnStar
®.............. 127
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror.......... 127
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®.......................................... 127
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass................... 128
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................... 130
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror............. 131
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 131
Outside Parallel Park Assist Mirror............ 131
OnStar
®System.......................................... 132
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Universal Home Remote System................ 135
Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED)....................... 135
Universal Home Remote System
(With One Triangular LED)..................... 136
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 137
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...................... 142Storage Areas............................................. 146
Glove Box................................................. 146
Cupholder(s).............................................. 146
Center Console Storage Area.................... 146
Convenience Net....................................... 146
Sunroof....................................................... 147
Vehicle Personalization.............................. 148
Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel...................................... 169
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
keyless access transmitter is dangerous
for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They
could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the
keyless access transmitter in the vehicle
and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keyless access
transmitter in a vehicle with children.
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You will have either of the following keys below.
This key can be used
for the driver’s door,
glove box and rear seat
pass-through door.
See “Rear Seat
Pass-Through Door”
underTrunk on
page 101for more
information.
This key, located inside
the keyless access
transmitter, can be used
for the driver’s door,
glove box, and rear seat
pass-through door.
See “Rear Seat
Pass-Through Door”
underTrunk on
page 101for more
information.To remove the key,
press the button (A)
near the bottom of the
keyless access
transmitter, and pull the
key out. Never pull
the key without pressing
the button.
Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System with
pushbutton start. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 111for information on starting the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lose your transmitter(s)
and/or key, it could be difficult to get into your
vehicle. You may even have to damage your
vehicle to get in. Be sure you have a spare
transmitter and/or key.
In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Service on page 531.
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Keyless Access System
Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that
operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless
access transmitter range, try doing one of the
following:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underKeyless Access System Operation on
page 88.
Check to make sure that an electronic device
such as a cellular phone or lap top computer
is not causing interference.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer
or a qualied technician for service.
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Keyless Access System Operation
Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System
that lets you lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors,
open the trunk lid, remotely start the engine,
and locate your vehicle, or sound your vehicle’s
alarm from a distance as much as 30 feet
(10 m) away.
The Keyless Access System also lets you lock
and unlock the vehicle’s doors and access
the trunk without removing the remote transmitter
from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
system operates when the transmitter is located
within 3 feet (1 m) of the door or trunk of your
vehicle. See “Keyless Doors Unlock” and “Keyless
Ft (Front) Door Unlock” underVehicle
Personalization on page 148.You will have either of the following keyless
access transmitters below.
Your vehicle comes with two transmitters.
Q(Lock):Press this button to lock the doors.
The lock status light on the front doors will turn on
for ve seconds and the turn signal indicators
will ash. If this button is pressed twice, the doors
will lock, the status light on the door will turn on
for ve seconds, the turn signal indicators will ash
twice, and the horn will sound once.
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