2009 CADILLAC STS ECO mode

F1 DISCn(Down):Press to go to the previous CD.
F2 DISC
m(Up):Press to go to the next CD.
F3 CD REV
{(Reverse):Press to go to the previous
track. Press and hold to reverse quickly within the
track. Release to resume playback.
F4 CD FWD
|(Forward):Press to go to the next
track. Press and hold to advance quickly within the track.
Release to resume playback.
F5 MODE:Press to select from:
NORMAL:Sets the system for normal play of the
CD(s). NORMAL does not display while in this mode.
RPT TRCK (Repeat Track):Repeats the track over
again. RPT TRCK displays. Press F5 MODE again to
turn off repeat play. RPT TRCK disappears from the
display.
RPT DISC (Repeat CD):Repeats the CD over again.
RPT DISC displays. Press F5 MODE again to turn off
repeat play. RPT DISC disappears from the display.
RDM TRCK (Random Track):Plays the tracks on
the current CD in random, rather than sequential
order. RDM TRCK displays. Press F5 MODE again
to turn off random play. RDM TRCK disappears from
the display.
RDM ALL (Random All CDs):Plays all of the CDs
loaded in random, rather than sequential order.
RDM ALL displays. Press F5 MODE again to turn off
random play. RDM ALL disappears from the display.
F6 DISP (Display):Press to display the time of the
track. Press again to display CD PLAY MODE.
©¨(Seek):Press to go to the previous or the next
track on the CD.
©¨(Scan):Press to listen to each track for
10 seconds. The CD goes to a track, plays for
10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press
again to stop scanning.
Z(Eject):Press to eject the CD that is currently
playing, or press and hold to eject all of the CDs loaded.
A beep sounds. Eject can be used when the ignition
and the radio are off.
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Press and hold F1rto advance quickly within a track.
Release to resume playback. FWD and the elapsed
time of the track displays.
Pressing F2
[while in folder random mode goes to
the next folder and plays the tracks in that folder
in random order.
F3 RDM (Random):Press to listen to the tracks in a
random, rather than sequential order. Random can
be used on the entire disc or the current folder.
While in random, pressing and releasing
©or¨goes
to the previous or to the next random track.
To play the tracks on entire disc in random, press
and release F3 RDM until RDM TRCK displays.
Once all of the tracks in the current folder or playlist
have played, the system moves on to the next folder
or playlist and plays all of the tracks in random order.
To play the tracks in the current folder in random,
press and release F3 RDM until RDM FLDR
displays. This feature does not work with playlists.
To turn random off, press and release F3 RDM until
NORMAL displays.F4 RPT (Repeat):Single tracks or folders can be
repeated.
To repeat the current track, press and release
F4 RPT until RPT TRCK displays.
To repeat the tracks in the current folder, press and
release F4 RPT until RPT FLDR displays.
To turn repeat off, press and release F4 RPT until
NORMAL displays.
F6 DISP (Display):Press to switch between the
elapsed time of the track and the MP3 playback
information.
©¨(Seek):Press and release to go to the start of
the previous track or the start of the next track. Press and
hold for more than two seconds to search the previous or
next tracks at two tracks per second. Release to stop
searching and to play the track.
©¨(Scan):Press to scan the tracks in each folder.
The radio goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds,
then goes to the next track. Press again to stop
scanning.
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Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle............4-2
Defensive Driving...........................................4-2
Drunk Driving.................................................4-2
Control of a Vehicle........................................4-3
Braking.........................................................4-3
Antilock Brake System (ABS)...........................4-4
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-5
StabiliTrak
®System........................................4-6
Enhanced StabiliTrak®.....................................4-6
Traction Control System (TCS).......................4-10
Competitive Driving Mode..............................4-11
Magnetic Ride Control™................................4-12
Limited-Slip Rear Axle...................................4-12
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.......................4-12
Steering......................................................4-12
Off-Road Recovery.......................................4-15
Passing.......................................................4-15
Loss of Control.............................................4-15Competitive Driving.......................................4-17
Driving at Night............................................4-17
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads..................4-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.......................4-19
Highway Hypnosis........................................4-19
Hill and Mountain Roads................................4-20
Winter Driving..............................................4-21
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow.............................................4-23
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out.................4-24
Loading the Vehicle......................................4-24
Towing..........................................................4-29
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................4-29
Recreational Vehicle Towing...........................4-29
Towing a Trailer (Vehicles Without
Heavy Duty Cooling)..................................4-31
Towing a Trailer (Vehicles With
Heavy Duty Cooling)..................................4-32
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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Stability control activates when the computer senses a
difference between the intended path and the direction
the vehicle is actually traveling. Stability control
automatically adjusts the front road wheel steering
angle, modies the suspension stiffness, and selectively
applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle’s
brakes to help maintain directional control of the vehicle.
When the system activates, a STABILITY SYS
ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-79. It is normal to hear a noise or feel
vibration in the brake pedal when the system is working.
Continue to steer the vehicle in the intended direction.
If cruise control is engaged when Enhanced StabiliTrak
activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage.
Cruise Control may be re-engaged when road conditions
allow. SeeCruise Control on page 3-16,orAdaptive
Cruise Control on page 3-20for more information.
Enhanced StabiliTrak comes on automatically in the
Stability Touring Mode, when the vehicle is started.
The Stability Touring Mode is recommended for normal
driving. Enhanced StabiliTrak also has Stability
Competitive Mode that is turned on by pressing the
Traction Control (TC) button twice quickly. This mode is
designed to be used by the performance consciousdriver who desires less stability control intervention.
SeeCompetitive Driving Mode on page 4-11. When the
Stability Control Competitive Mode has been activated,
traction control operates in competitive mode and
cannot be turned off. The STABILITY COMPETITIVE
MODE message will be displayed on the DIC.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-79.
When operating the vehicle in the Stability Competitive
Mode, the system provides less stability control
intervention. Driving should be adjusted accordingly.
When the Stability Competitive Mode has been selected,
the Active Steering and Magnetic Ride Control Touring
Mode is not available. These systems are automatically
changed to the Performance Mode, providing more
response to road conditions and quicker steering
response. For more information, see “Active Steering
and Magnetic Ride Control Mode” in the Index of
the vehicle’s Navigation Manual.
To assist with directional control of the vehicle, always
leave the system on. Stability control can be turned
off however, by using the TC button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-10. The STABILITY
SYS OFF message will be displayed on the DIC.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-79.
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Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil
Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol that meet GM standards are all
you need for good performance and engine protection.
Engine oil system ushes are not recommended
and could cause engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that lets you
know when to change the engine oil and lter. This is
based on engine revolutions and engine temperature,
and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you
must reset the system every time the oil is changed.Notice:If your vehicle is an STS-V model, the
engine uses a special oil lter. The use of any
other engine oil lter could lead to lter failure and
result in severe engine damage. Damage caused
by use of the wrong engine oil lter would not
be covered by your new vehicle warranty.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary.
A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in the DIC
will come on. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-79. Change the oil as soon as possible within the
next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are
driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might
not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a
year. However, the engine oil and lter must be changed
at least once a year and at this time the system must be
reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who
will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the
system. It is also important to check the oil regularly and
keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change the oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the
last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system
whenever the oil is changed.
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TPMS Sensor Matching Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identication code.
Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors
or rotate your vehicle’s tires, the identication codes
will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.
The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions
in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger
side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver
side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
The TPMS sensors may also be matched to each
tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the
tire’s air pressure. When increasing the tire’s pressure,
do not exceed the maximum ination pressure indicated
on the tire’s sidewall. If using this method to match TPMS
sensors, the complete procedure outlined below must
be performed within 15 minutes of the vehicle being
stationary.
To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the
pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure
gage, or a key.
You will have one minute to match the rst tire/wheel
position, and ve minutes overall, to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer than one minute to
match the rst tire and wheel, or more than ve minutes
to match all four tire/wheel positions, the matching
process stops and you will need to start over.The TPM matching process is outlined below:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Press the push-button ignition switch to Acc.
3. Using the keyless access transmitter, lock and
unlock the vehicle’s doors.
4. Press the lock and unlock buttons, at the same
time, on the keyless access transmitter. The horn
sounds twice, indicating that the TPMS is ready,
and the sensor matching process can begin.
5. Start with the driver side front tire.
6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.
Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or
decreasing the tire’s air pressure for ve seconds,
or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp,
which may take up to 30 seconds to sound,
conrms that the sensor identication code
has been matched to this tire position.
7. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat
the procedure in Step 6.
8. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat
the procedure in Step 6.
9. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 6.
10. After hearing the conrming single horn chirp for the
driver side rear tire, a double horn chirp will sound to
signal the tire matching mode is no longer active.
Press the push-button ignition switch to Acc.
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Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated
computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven. For example,
your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and
control engine and transmission performance, to monitor
the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy
airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide
antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle.
These modules may store data to help your
dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some
modules may also store data about how you operate the
vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average
speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s
personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat
positions, and temperature settings.
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Electrical System (cont.)
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-113
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-23
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-66
Coolant......................................................5-27
Coolant Heater............................................2-29
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-65
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-64
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-36
Oil .............................................................5-18
Oil Life System...........................................5-21
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-36
Overheating................................................5-34
Starting......................................................2-27
Enhanced StabiliTrak
®....................................... 4-6
Entry Lighting.................................................3-41
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-27
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-40
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-23
Finish Damage.............................................5-111
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-13
Flat Tire........................................................5-84
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-94
Flat Tire, Storing...........................................5-102
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-25
Power Steering...........................................5-37
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-38
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-70
Forward Collision Alert (FAC) System.................. 3-9
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-71
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-113
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-118
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-114
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-113
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