Black plate (22,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011Tire Pressure MonitorThis vehicle may have a Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS).The TPMS warming lightalerts you to a significantloss in pressure of one ofthe vehicles tires.If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possibleand inflate the tires to the recommended pressureshown on the tire loading information label. SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 5‑23. The warning lightwill remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warninglight may appear when the vehicle is first started andthen turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tirepressures are getting low and the tires need to beinflated to the proper pressure.The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tiremaintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressures.See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6‑60 andTire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑62.Tire Sealant and Compressor KitThis vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or atire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used toseal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without SelectorSwitch) on page 6‑76 or Tire Sealant and CompressorKit (With Selector Switch) on page 6‑85 for completeoperating information.If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire on page 6‑94.Engine Oil Life SystemThe engine oil life system calculates engine oil lifebased on vehicle use and displays a DIC messagewhen it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.The oil life system should be reset to 100% onlyfollowing an oil change.1-22
