Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 2003 Cadillac CTS Owner’s Manual
- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
- Seats and Seat Controls
- Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
- Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
- Driver Position
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
- Right Front Passenger Position
- Air Bag Systems
- Safety Belt Pretensioners
- Rear Seat Passengers
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
- Children
- Restraint Systems for Children
- Older Children
- Safety Belt Extender
- Checking Your Restraint Systems
- Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
- Section 2 Features and Controls
- Windows
- Keys
- Door Locks
- Remote Keyless Entry System
- Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)
- Trunk Lid
- Theft
- Theft-Deterrent System
- Immobilizer
- New Vehicle "Break-In"
- Ignition Positions
- Starting Your Engine
- Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
- Automatic Transmission Operation
- Manual Transmission Operation
- Parking Brake
- Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Only)
- Parking Over Things That Burn
- Engine Exhaust
- Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)
- Horn
- Tilt Wheel
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
- Exterior Lamps
- Interior Lamps
- Mirrors
- Storage Compartments
- Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (Option)
- Sun Visors
- Accessory Power Outlets
- OnStar System (If Equipped)
- Assist Handles
- Garment Hooks
- Sunroof (Option)
- HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)
- Travel Note Recorder (If Equipped)
- The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
- Instrument Panel Cluster
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
- Safety Belt Reminder Light
- Air Bag Readiness Light
- Charging System Light
- Brake System Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
- Traction Control System Warning (TRAC OFF) Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
- Oil Pressure Light
- Sport Mode Light (If Equipped)
- Winter Driving Mode Light (If Equipped)
- Security Light
- Cruise Control Light
- Fog Lamp Light
- Lamps On Reminder
- Highbeam On Light
- Fuel Gage
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
- System Controls
- Status of Vehicle Systems
- DIC Messages
- Battery Not Charging
- Battery Saver Active
- Battery Voltage High
- Battery Voltage Low
- Change Engine Oil
- Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid
- Check Brake Fluid
- Check Coolant Level
- Check Gas Cap
- Check Washer Fluid
- Driver Door Ajar
- Engine Coolant Hot -- Idle Engine
- Engine Coolant Hot -- AC (Air Conditioning) Off
- Engine Overheated -- Stop Engine
- Engine Power Reduced
- Fuel Level Low
- Headlamps Suggested
- Ice Possible
- Left Rear Door Ajar
- Oil Pressure Low -- Stop Engine
- Passenger Door Ajar
- Personalization Off/Driver Identification (Navigation System Only)
- Right Rear Door Ajar
- Service AC (Air Conditioning) System
- Service Air Bag
- Service Charging System
- Service Electrical System
- Service Fuel System
- Service Idle Control
- Service Stability Sys Message
- Stability Sys Engaged Message
- Stability Sys Off Message
- Stability Sys Ready Message
- Service Steering System
- Service Suspension System
- Service Theft System
- Service Transmission
- Service Vehicle Soon
- Starting Disabled -- Remove Key
- Starting Disabled -- Throttle Problem
- Theft Attempted
- Top Speed -- Fuel Cut Off
- Traction Engaged
- Traction Suspended
- Trans (Transmission) Hot -- Idle Engine
- Trunk Open
- Turn Signal On
- Accessing the DIC Main Menu (Base Audio System)
- DIC Main Menu
- Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features
- Entering the Personalization Menu
- Personalization Features
- Personalization Name
- Configure Display Keys (Base Audio System Only)
- Remote Recall Memory/Recall Driving Positions (If Equipped)
- Remote Exit Recall (If Equipped)
- Key in Recall Memory (If Equipped)
- Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)
- Twilight Delay
- Lights Flash at Unlock
- Lights Flash at Lock
- Horn Sounds at Lock
- Exterior Lights at Unlock
- Doors Lock in Gear (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Automatic Door Lock (Manual Transmission Only)
- Driver Unlock in Park (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Driver Unlock Key Out
- Doors Unlock in Park (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Doors Unlock Key Out
- Delayed Locking
- Lock Passenger Window
- Mirror to Curb in Reverse (If Equipped)
- Enhanced Chime Volume
- Exiting the Personalization Menu
- Navigation (Option)
- Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
- Comfort Controls
- Audio Systems
- Setting the Clock
- AM-FM Radio with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Playing the Radio
- Finding a Station
- Setting Preset Stations
- Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
- Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
- Using DSP
- Using RDS
- RDS Messages
- Activating PTY Stations
- Radio Message
- Playing a Cassette Tape
- Cassette Tape Messages
- Using the Single Compact Disc Player
- Using the Six-Disc Compact Disc Changer
- Compact Disc Messages
- Configurable Radio Display Keys
- Navigation/Radio System (Option)
- Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
- Defensive Driving
- Drunken Driving
- Control of a Vehicle
- Braking
- Traction Control System
- Stabilitrak -- Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (If Equipped)
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Passing
- Loss of Control
- Driving at Night
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
- Hydroplaning
- Driving Through Deep Standing Water
- Driving Through Flowing Water
- Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
- City Driving
- Freeway Driving
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
- Highway Hypnosis
- Hill and Mountain Roads
- Winter Driving
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
- Loading Your Vehicle
- Towing a Trailer
- If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
- Weight of the Trailer
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue
- Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
- Hitches
- Safety Chains
- Trailer Brakes
- Driving with a Trailer
- Following Distance
- Passing
- Backing Up
- Making Turns
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
- Driving On Grades
- Parking on Hills
- When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing
- Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
- Section 5 Problems on the Road
- Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
- Service
- Fuel
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
- Filling Your Tank
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
- Checking Things Under the Hood
- Engine Oil
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Manual Transmission Fluid
- Hydraulic Clutch
- Rear Axle
- Engine Coolant
- Surge Tank Pressure Cap
- Power Steering Fluid
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Battery
- Bulb Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
- Tires
- Appearance Care
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
- Care of Safety Belts
- Cleaning Glass Surfaces
- Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
- Weatherstrips
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
- Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Tires
- Sheet Metal Damage
- Finish Damage
- Underbody Maintenance
- Chemical Paint Spotting
- GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Service Parts Identification Label
- Electrical System
- Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
- Replacement Bulbs
- Capacities and Specifications
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
- Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
- Introduction
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
- Part E: Maintenance Record
- Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
- Customer Assistance Offices
- GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
- Roadside Service
- Courtesy Transportation
- Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
- Reporting Safety Defects to The Canadian Government
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
- SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
