2009 CADILLAC STS snow chains

Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel
really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about
to keep warm also helps.
If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then
when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal
slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed.
This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and
to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as
possible to save fuel.
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the
vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-24.
If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help
to free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’s traction
system in the Index. If stuck too severely 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 the vehicle,
seeTire Chains on page 5-81.
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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.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
Impound towing caused by violation of any laws.
Legal nes.
Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Towing or services for vehicles driven on a
non-public road or highway.
Services Specic to Canadian
Purchased Vehicles
Fuel delivery:Reimbursement is approximately
$5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not provided through
this service.
Lock-Out Service:Vehicle registration is required.
Trip Routing Service:Limit of six requests per year.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a
copy of the repair orders are required. Once
authorization has been received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements
and explain how to receive payment.
Alternative Service:If assistance cannot be
provided right away, the Roadside Assistance
advisor may give you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will receive payment,
up to $100, after sending the original receipt to
Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for parts and labor for
repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner
responsibility.
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Stabilitrak®System........................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote......................................2-11
Starting the Engine.........................................2-27
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-131
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-77
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-60
Convenience Net.........................................2-60
Cupholders.................................................2-60
Glove Box..................................................2-60
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit.........5-94
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-23
Sun Visors.....................................................2-21
Sunroof.........................................................2-60
T
Tachometer....................................................3-57
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-63
Telescopic Steering Column, Power
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 3-6
Theft - Deterrent System..................................2-21
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-130Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-21
Immobilizer.................................................2-24
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-24
Time, Setting..................................................3-98
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-65
Tire Sealant
Storing.......................................................5-94
Tires.............................................................5-54
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-110
Buying New Tires........................................5-74
Chains.......................................................5-81
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-94
Cleaning...................................................5-111
Compact Spare Tire...................................5-104
Different Size..............................................5-76
High-Speed Operation..................................5-65
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-84
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-64
Inspection and Rotation................................5-71
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-97
Lifting the Vehicle........................................5-82
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-68
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-66
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-97
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-96
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