2010 Cadillac STS Owners Manual

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual for 2010 Cadillac STS.

Model Types
• 3.6L V6 (RWD)
• 3.6L V6 (AWD)
• 3.6L V6 Luxury (RWD)
• 3.6L V6 Luxury (AWD)
• 3.6L V6 Premium (RWD)
• 4.6L V8 Luxury (RWD)
• 4.6L V8 Performance (RWD)
• 4.6L V8 Performance (AWD)

Engine Types, Horsepower & RPM
• 3.6L V6 – 302 hp @ 6300 rpm
• 4.6L V8 – 320 hp @ 6400 rpm

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Contents

In Brief . 1-1

Instrument Panel. 1-2
Initial Drive Information. 1-4
Vehicle Features. 1-14
Performance and Maintenance. 1-20

Seats and Restraint System . 2-1

Front Seats. 2-2
Rear Seats. 2-7
Safety Belts. 2-8
Child Restraints. 2-28
Airbag System. 2-52
Restraint System Check. 2-68

Features and Controls . 3-1

Keys. 3-3
Doors and Locks. 3-12
Windows. 3-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems. 3-22
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle. 3-25
Mirrors. 3-37
Object Detection Systems. 3-41
Universal Home Remote System. 3-49
Storage Areas. 3-56 Sunroof. 3-57 Vehicle Personalization. 3-58

Instrument Panel . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview. 4-3
Climate Controls. 4-44
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators. 4-51
Driver Information Center (DIC). 4-69
Audio System(s). 4-94

Driving Your Vehicle . 5-1

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle. 5-2
Towing. 5-29

Service and Appearance Care . 6-1

Service. 6-4
Fuel. 6-6
Checking Things Under the Hood. 6-12
All-Wheel Drive. 6-45
Rear Axle. 6-46
Front Axle. 6-47
Headlamp Aiming. 6-48
Bulb Replacement. 6-49
Windshield Replacement. 6-50
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement. 6-51
Tires. 6-52
Appearance Care. 6-108
Vehicle Identification. 6-116
Electrical System. 6-116
Capacities and Specifications. 6-130

Maintenance Schedule. 7-1

Maintenance Schedule. 7-2

Customer Assistance Information . 8-1

Customer Assistance and Information. 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects. 8-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. 8-17
Index. i-1 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name STS are registered trademarks and the name STS-V is a trademark of General Motors LLC.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

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