2007 CADILLAC STS service

If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where
the towing service will be taking it. Get a
card from the tow truck operator or write down
the driver’s name, the service’s name, and
the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle
before it is towed away. Make sure this
includes your insurance information and
registration if you keep these items in your
vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need
from the other driver. Things like name,
address, phone number, driver’s license
number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,
model and model year, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of
the damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from
the scene of the accident. They will walk you
through the information they will need. If
they ask for a police report, phone or go to
the police department headquarters the
next day and you can get a copy of the report
for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces
with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not
be necessary. This is especially true if there
are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility for
your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer
or a private collision repair facility to x the
damage, make sure you are comfortable with
them. Remember, you will have to feel
comfortable with their work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully
and make sure you understand what work will
be performed on your vehicle. If you have a
question, ask for an explanation. Reputable
shops welcome this opportunity.
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In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000.
Or, write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication
Centre, CA1-163-005
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.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product
Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting
your General Motors dealer or by calling
1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner
manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for
all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year
and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. at:
www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time
for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are
to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Collision Damage Repair............................. 538
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 34
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 475
Compass.............................................. 14, 128
Competitive Driving..................................... 333
Competitive Driving Mode............................ 325
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 320
Convenience Net......................................... 146
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 251
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 251
Heater, Engine......................................... 115
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 393
Cooling System........................................... 396
Cruise Control............................................. 193
Cruise Control, Adaptive.............................. 197
Cruise Control, Forward Collision
Alert (FAC) System.................................. 184
Cruise Control Light.................................... 256
Cupholder(s)................................................ 146
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 534
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 529
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 529
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 526Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 530
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 542
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 542
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 542
Roadside Service..................................... 531
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 543
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 216
Defensive Driving........................................ 316
Disc, MP3................................................... 297
Diversity Antenna System............................ 314
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 364
Door
Locks......................................................... 98
Power Door Locks..................................... 99
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 99
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 100
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 21
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Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 258
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 258
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 264
Other Messages....................................... 279
Driving
At Night................................................... 333
City.......................................................... 338
Defensive................................................. 316
Drunken................................................... 317
Freeway................................................... 339
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 342
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 335
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 349
Winter...................................................... 344
Dual Climate Control System....................... 230
E
Electric Power Management........................ 221
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 486
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 487
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 486
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 487Electrical System (cont.)
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 492
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 488
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 486
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 386
Battery..................................................... 408
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 252
Coolant.................................................... 389
Coolant Heater......................................... 115
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 251
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 251
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 519
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 373
Exhaust................................................... 125
Oil ........................................................... 380
Oil Life System........................................ 383
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 395
Overheating............................................. 393
Starting.................................................... 113
Supercharger Oil...................................... 385
Entry Lighting.............................................. 220
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 536
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 37
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 219
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Magnetic Ride Control................................. 325
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 508
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 513
At Least Once a Month............................ 513
At Least Once a Year.............................. 514
Introduction.............................................. 502
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 510
Maintenance Record................................ 521
Maintenance Requirements...................... 502
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts.................................................... 518
Owner Checks and Services.................... 512
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 516
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 505
Using....................................................... 503
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 503
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 252
Memory Mirrors........................................... 169
Memory Seat............................................... 169
Memory Steering Wheel Controls................ 169
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 264Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview................... 127
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Intellibeam™ and OnStar®.................... 127
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®................................................ 127
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass......................... 128
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass
and Temperature.................................... 14
Memory................................................... 169
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror........... 131
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 131
Outside Parallel Park Assist Mirror........... 131
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................. 130
MP3 ............................................................ 297
MyGMLink.com............................................ 528
N
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................... 305
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 111
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 518
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O
Odometer.................................................... 243
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 330
Oil
Engine..................................................... 380
Pressure Light.......................................... 255
Supercharger, Engine............................... 385
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 383
Older Children, Restraints............................. 38
Online Owner Center................................... 528
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 132
Operation, Universal Home Remote
System............................................137, 142
Other Warning Devices................................ 180
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 237
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 228
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror........................ 131
Convex Mirror.......................................... 131
Parallel Park Assist Mirror........................ 131
Power Heated Mirrors.............................. 130
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 395
Owner Checks and Services....................... 512
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 483
Panic Brake Assist...................................... 327
Parade Dimming.......................................... 220
Park Aid...................................................... 226
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 122
Shifting Out of......................................... 124
Parking
Assist....................................................... 226
Brake....................................................... 121
Over Things That Burn............................ 124
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 245
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 239
Passenger Sensing System........................... 74
Passing....................................................... 330
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 228
Door Locks................................................ 99
Electrical System..................................... 487
Inadvertent Battery Saver ......................... 222
Lumbar Controls.......................................... 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 11
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 112
Seat............................................................ 9
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Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 542
General Motors........................................ 542
United States Government....................... 542
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 80
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 81
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 112
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 30
Roadside
Service.................................................... 531
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 349
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 519
Run-Flat Tires............................................. 429
Running the Engine While Parked............... 126
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 244
Pretensioners............................................. 37
Reminder Light........................................ 243Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 479
Driver Position........................................... 21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 20
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 34
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 31
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 30
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 37
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 30
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 15
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 29
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 505
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats...................... 11
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Heated Seats - Rear.................................. 14
Memory................................................... 169
Power Lumbar............................................. 9
Power Reclining Seatbacks........................ 11
Power Seats................................................ 9
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