2008 CADILLAC CTS seats

The Certication label also shows the maximum
weights for the front and rear axles, called
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Never
exceed the GVWR or the GAWR for either
the front or rear axle.
{CAUTION:
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
or either the maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
parts on the vehicle can break, and it can
change the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten
the life of the vehicle.
Notice
:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as
fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as
you can. Try to spread the weight
evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above the tops of
the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in the vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down
unless you need to.
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(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates
the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall
to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio
:A two-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as
shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean
that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it
is wide.
(D) Construction Code
:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The
letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D
means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the
letter B means belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter
:Diameter of the wheel in
inches.
(F) Service Description
:These characters
represent the load range and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents the load carry
capacity a tire is certied to carry. The load index
can range from 1 to 279. The speed rating is the
maximum speed a tire is certied to carry a load.
Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the
tire pressing outward on each square inch of the
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-40
Engine Oil Pressure.....................................3-45
Fuel..........................................................3-47
Speedometer..............................................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-32
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-58
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-7
Specications............................................... 5-7
Glove Box.....................................................2-62
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-52
Headlamps....................................................3-17
Adaptive Forward Lighting System.................3-19
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-55Headlamps (cont.)
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-18
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps..................5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-55
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Washer......................................................3-13
Wiper Activated...........................................3-17
Heated Seats................................................... 1-6
Heater...........................................................3-24
Engine Coolant...........................................2-37
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-47
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-68
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-12
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-17
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-27
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Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-20
Parade Dimming..........................................3-20
Lights............................................................3-17
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Limited-Slip Rear Axle....................................... 4-7
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-22
Lockout Protection..........................................2-21
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-19
Delayed Locking..........................................2-19
Door ..........................................................2-18
Lockout Protection.......................................2-21
Power Door ................................................2-19
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-20
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-20
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-6
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-18
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-14
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-41
Manual Seats................................................... 1-4
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-26
Operation...................................................2-42
Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering Wheel Controls.... 1-7
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®.....2-50
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-51
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-51
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-50
Park Tilt.....................................................2-51
MP3 ............................................................3-106
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
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S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-33
Safety Belts
Care of ....................................................5-115
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-26
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-12
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seats........................... 1-6
Memory, Mirrors............................................ 1-7
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-6
Power Seats................................................. 1-5
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-8
Split Folding Rear Seat................................1-11
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-49
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-52
Security Light.................................................3-46
Service........................................................... 5-4
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.... 5-5Service (cont.)
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-5
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-41
Publications Ordering Information...................7-17
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-70
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-119
Shifting Into Park............................................2-45
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-47
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact...................................................5-111
Installing...................................................5-105
Removing.................................................5-104
Storing.....................................................5-110
Specications, Capacities...............................5-129
Speedometer..................................................3-32
Split Folding Rear Seat....................................1-11
Stabilitrak
®System........................................... 4-8
StabiliTrak®/TCS Warning Light.........................3-39
Start Vehicle, Remote......................................2-16
Starting the Engine.........................................2-35
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-124
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory....................... 1-7
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic..................... 3-6
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Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-6
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®
Warning Light..........................................3-39
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 4-7
Stabilitrak
®System........................................ 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-25
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-26
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-37
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-38
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-42
Trip Odometers..............................................3-32
Trunk............................................................2-21
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-52
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-78
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-58
Operation...................................................2-58
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-37
Using this Manual............................................... iii
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-22
Parking Your...............................................2-47
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-69
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-18
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-121
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-121
Vehicle, Remote Start......................................2-16
Ventilated Seats............................................... 1-6
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-28
Visors...........................................................2-27
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