Cadillac sts 2005 User Manual
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
•
Do not drive at any one speed — fast or
slow — for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not
make full-throttle starts.
slow — for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not
make full-throttle starts.
•
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time your new
brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops
with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every time you get new
brake linings.
(322 km) or so. During this time your new
brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops
with new linings can mean premature wear
and earlier replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every time you get new
brake linings.
•
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing
a Trailer on page 4-38 for more information.
a Trailer on page 4-38 for more information.
Ignition Positions
Your vehicle has an
electronic keyless ignition
with pushbutton start.
electronic keyless ignition
with pushbutton start.
/
(START): Press this button while your foot is on the
brake to start the engine. The shifter must be in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to start the engine and the
keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle for
the ignition to work.
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to start the engine and the
keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle for
the ignition to work.
9
ACC (OFF/ACCESSORY): When the engine is on
or in accessory mode, press this button to turn the
engine off and place the vehicle in RAP. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-24 for more
information. The shifter must be in PARK (P) for the
engine to turn off.
engine off and place the vehicle in RAP. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-24 for more
information. The shifter must be in PARK (P) for the
engine to turn off.
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