2008 CADILLAC CTS ECU

Cadillac Owner Privileges™
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever occurs rst, and, in Canada only, up
to a maximum coverage of $100. These services are
provided at a nominal charge if the vehicle is no longer
within the Powertrain warranty.
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner
Privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout yourCadillac
Powertrain Warranty — 5 years/100,000 miles
(160 000 km).
Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the
following situations:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in Canada). In Canada, for safety
reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will
not be provided through this service.
Lock-out Service:Lock-out service will be covered
at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into
your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available
if you have an active OnStar
®subscription.
To ensure security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided.
In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway
or Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership
for warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling crash. Winch-out assistance is
provided when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in
good condition, when equipped and properly
inated, is covered at no charge. The customer is
responsible for the repair or replacement of the
tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
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Trip Routing Service:Upon request, Cadillac
Roadside Service will send you detailed, computer
personalized maps, highlighting your choice of
either the most direct route or the most scenic route
to your destination, anywhere in North America,
along with helpful travel information pertaining
to your trip.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. In Canada, trip routing requests will
be limited to six per calendar year.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:If your
trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be reimbursed during the 60 months/
100,000 miles (160 000 km) warranty period. Items
covered are hotel, meals, and rental car.
Alternative Service (Canada only):There may be
times when Roadside Service cannot provide timely
assistance. Your advisor may authorize you to
secure local emergency road service, and you will be
reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the
original receipt to Cadillac Roadside Service.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.
Cadillac Technician Roadside
Service (U.S. only)
Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac
owner in the United States with the advantage of
contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, a
Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide
on-site service.
A dealer technician will travel to your location within a
30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your
car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership.
Each technician travels with a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac
parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs.
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and
use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-55in this
manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-39
Infants and Young Children...........................1-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-52
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-42
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-118
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-116
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-113
Finish Care...............................................5-116
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-115
Interior.....................................................5-112
Leather....................................................5-114
Speaker Covers.........................................5-115
Tires........................................................5-118
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-119
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-116
Weatherstrips............................................5-115
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-117
Wood Panels............................................5-115Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-29
Dual ..........................................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-28
Clock............................................................3-23
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-27
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-111
Compass.......................................................3-53
Competitive Driving.........................................4-14
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant....................5-84, 5-93
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-63
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-28
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-40
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-40
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-31
Cooling System..............................................5-34
Cruise Control................................................3-14
Cruise Control Light........................................3-46
Cupholders....................................................2-62
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-11
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................ 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.....7-17
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-17
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-16
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-17
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-18
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking.............................................2-19
DIC Compass.................................................3-53
Diesel
Running Out of Fuel....................................2-49
Disc, MP3....................................................3-106
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-5
Door
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-19
Delayed Locking..........................................2-19
Locks........................................................2-18
Power Door Locks.......................................2-19
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-20
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-20Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-48
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-48
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-69
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-14
Before a Long Trip......................................4-16
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-16
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-15
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-22
Winter........................................................4-17
Dual Climate Control System............................3-24
E
EDR .............................................................7-18
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-122
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-123
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-122
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................5-126
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-123
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-122
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Ignition Positions....................................2-32, 2-34
Immobilizer....................................................2-29
Immobilizer Operation..............................2-30, 2-31
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-66
Inator Kit, Tire.......................................5-84, 5-93
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-20
Cluster.......................................................3-31
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-63
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-45
K
Keyless Access System..................................... 2-9
Keyless Access System, Operation....................2-10
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-6
Keys............................................................... 2-4
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-60
Lamps
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-20
Reading.....................................................3-21
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-26
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-43
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-56
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-34
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning...........3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Charging System.........................................3-37
Cruise Control.............................................3-46
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-40
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-46
Highbeam On.............................................3-47
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-46
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-41
Oil Pressure...............................................3-44
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-35
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-33
Security.....................................................3-46
Tire Pressure..............................................3-41
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®......3-39
Up-Shift.....................................................3-37
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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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Power (cont.)
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-6
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-35
Seat ............................................................ 1-5
Steering Fluid.............................................5-39
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-7
Windows....................................................2-25
Privacy..........................................................7-18
Event Data Recorders..................................7-19
Navigation System.......................................7-20
OnStar .......................................................7-20
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-20
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-20
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-20
Radio(s)........................................................3-83
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................3-111
Reception.................................................3-125
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-124
Rainsense™ Wipers........................................3-10
Reading Lamps..............................................3-21
Rear Axle......................................................5-51
Limited-Slip.................................................. 4-7
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-20Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®.....................................................2-50
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-28
Remote, Keyless Access System........................ 2-9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-7
Remote Vehicle Start.......................................2-16
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-105
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.................5-104
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-57
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-16
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-17
General Motors...........................................7-17
United States Government............................7-16
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-73
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-35
Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-22
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-17
Running Out of Fuel........................................2-49
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