2008 CADILLAC STS turn signal

Radio Main Menu Item Descriptions
(Base Audio System)
The following descriptions are for the Base audio
system. For information pertaining to the Navigation
audio system, see “Audio System” in the Index of
the Navigation System manual supplied with your
vehicle.
eBASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE:This menu
item lets you adjust the levels for the bass, midrange
and treble features of the audio system. See “Setting
the Tone (Bass/Treble)” underRadio(s) (MP3) on
page 3-100for more information.
xBALANCE - FADER:This menu item lets you
adjust the levels for the balance and fader features
of the audio system. See “Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)” underRadio(s) (MP3) on page 3-100
for more information.
eEQ (Equalizer):This menu item lets you choose
among ve preset equalizations for the audio system.
See “Audio Equalizer” underRadio(s) (MP3) on
page 3-100for more information.H/A (Home/Away) PRESETS:This menu item lets you
switch back and forth between your home and away
preset radio stations. See “Presets Home/Away” under
Radio(s) (MP3) on page 3-100for more information.
AUTOSTORE PRESETS:This menu item lets
you automatically store radio stations with the strongest
signals as presets. See “Autostore Presets” under
Radio(s) (MP3) on page 3-100for more information.
CAT (Category):This menu item lets you select radio
stations based on preset categories. See “Activating
Program Type (PTY) Stations” underRadio(s) (MP3)
on page 3-100for more information.
TA (Traffic Announcement):This menu item lets
you turn the TA feature on and off. See “TA (Traffic
Announcement)” underRadio(s) (MP3) on page 3-100
for more information.
RECALL RDS MESSAGE:This menu item lets you
view an RDS radio station message broadcast by
a radio station. See “MSG (Message)” underRadio(s)
(MP3) on page 3-100for more information.
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ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT:This feature instructs the
audio system to seek only local radio stations with
the strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with
a strong signal in a large area. Use LOCAL while
in urban areas where there are several strong radio
station signals and you want to limit the number
of stations to those with the strongest signals only.
Use DISTANT while in rural areas where there are
fewer radio station signals available.
See “Local/Distant Selection” underRadio(s) (MP3)
on page 3-100for more information.
8SET CLOCK:Use this menu item to set the time.
SeeSetting the Time on page 3-99for more information.
BSET DATE:Use this menu item to set the date.
SeeSetting the Time on page 3-99for more information.
4(Information):This menu item is used to display
XM™ satellite radio service and CD MP3 playback
information. See “
4(Information)” underRadio(s) (MP3)
on page 3-100for more information.LANG (Language):To change the language displayed
on the radio, select LANGUAGE by pressing the
wknob. Turn thewknob to scroll through the
following available languages:
ENGLISH
GERMAN
FRENCH
SPANISH
JAPANESE
To make your selection, press the
wknob.
If you accidentally select a language that you did not
want, ENGLISH is always at the top of the language list.
SETUP:When you select this menu item, the following
submenu is available:
PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU
DRIVER SELECTION
DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS
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g(Mute/Voice Recognition):Press and release
this button to silence the vehicle speakers only.
The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if your
vehicle has these features, does not mute. Press and
release this button again, to turn the sound on.
If your vehicle has the navigation system, press and
hold this button for longer than one second to initiate
voice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the
Navigation System manual for more information.
If your vehicle has OnStar
®, press and hold this
button for longer than one second to interact with the
OnStar
®system. If your vehicle also has the navigation
system, press and hold this button for longer than
one second to initiate voice recognition and say “OnStar”
to enter OnStar
®mode. See theOnStar®System on
page 2-48in this manual for more information.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during
normal radio reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory
power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug
the item from the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range can cause station
frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels
during the day, and then reduce these levels during the
night. Static can also occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio reception. When this
happens, try reducing the treble on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals only
reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings
or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the
sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio
signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In
addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage,
bridges, garages, or through tunnels could cause loss
of the XM™ signal for a period of time. The radio
may display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate interference.
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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little
faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and
it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with the headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all
the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and
repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from
the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel
as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free your
vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-26.
If your vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to
free a stuck vehicle. Refer to your vehicle’s traction
system in the Index. If the stuck condition is too severe
for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the rocking method.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you or others
could be injured. The vehicle can overheat,
causing an engine compartment re or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible
and avoid going above 35 mph (55 km/h) as
shown on the speedometer.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
seeTire Chains on page 5-82.
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you will want to
get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You will need more passing distance up ahead when
you are towing a trailer. And, because the vehicle
is a good deal longer, you will need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer will not strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal asher and/or extra wiring. Check
with your dealer/retailer. The arrows on your instrument
panel will ash whenever you signal a turn or lane
change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also
ash, telling other drivers you are about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It
is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug a
trailer lighting system into your vehicle’s lighting
system, its bulb warning lights may not let you know if
one of your lamps goes out. So, when you have a trailer
lighting system plugged in, be sure to check your
vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure
they are all working. Once you disconnect the trailer
lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one
of your vehicle lamps is out.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbeforeyou start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down,
you might have to use your brakes so much that they
would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down to THIRD (3) and
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce
the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People can
be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here is how
to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer
wheels.
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Fuses Usage
RDO/ONSTAR Radio, OnStar®
INT LAMP Interior Lamps
LT TRN/LDWLeft Turn Signal, Lane Departure
Warning (Option)
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps (Option)
RIM Rear Integration Module
RIM /RPA /
ISRVM /CLMRear Integration Module, Rear
Parking Aid, Inside Rearview Mirror,
Column Lock Module, Power
Sounder, Active Front Steering
(AFS), Supervisory Control Module
RUN/CRNKUHBEC Run, CRNK Relay Coil,
Rear Fog Lamp Relay Coil
S/ROOF Sun Roof Module (Option)
SPARE Spare
STOP LAMPS Stop Lamps
RT TRN/SZBARight Turn Signal, Side Blind Zone
Alert (Option)
Relays Usage
DIFF PUMP Rear Differential Pump (Option)
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
INT LAMP Interior Lamps
Relays Usage
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps (Option)
RUN/CRNK Ignition 1
SPARE Spare
STOP LAMP Stop Lamp
Circuit
Breakers Usage
WINDOW
MTRSPower Window Motors Circuit
Breaker
Diodes Usage
TRUNK DIODE Trunk Release
Joint
Connector Usage
J/C Splice Pack (Blue)
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S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-59
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-110
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-21
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-27
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated and Ventilated Seats........................... 1-3
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Heated Seats - Rear..................................... 1-7
Memory.....................................................2-77
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-2
Power Reclining Seatbacks............................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-47
Security Light.................................................3-71
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-4Service (cont.)
California Pershlorate Materials Requirements..... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-68
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-64
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-113
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-36
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-37
Side Blind Zone Alert......................................2-47
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact...................................................5-106
Installing....................................................5-99
Removing
...................................................5-98
Storing.....................................................5-104
Specications, Capacities...............................5-128
Speedometer..................................................3-59
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-8
Start Vehicle, Remote......................................2-12
Starting the Engine.........................................2-29
Steering........................................................4-13
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-121
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-77
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-7
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