🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Cadillac

Model:

STS

Year:

2010

Body Style:

Full-size Luxury Sedan

Platform:

GM Sigma II

👋 Introduction

Market Position:

Cadillac's flagship rear-wheel-drive (or optional all-wheel-drive) luxury sedan, competing with established German and American luxury marques.

Competitive Analysis:

Competed against vehicles like the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6, and Lincoln MKS.

Key Features:

Sophisticated styling, powerful engine options, refined interior, advanced technology for its time, comfortable ride, available all-wheel drive.

📋 Manual Details

Coverage Areas:

All systems and components for the 2010 Cadillac STS

Page Count:

Approximately 400-500 pages (estimated typical for an owner's manual of this era and class)

Manual Type:

Owner's Manual

Language:

English

Format:

Digital Download (PDF)

📖 Manual Coverage

Systems Covered:

Vehicle operation, safety features, comfort and convenience controls, dashboard indicators, maintenance procedures, basic troubleshooting, audio system, climate control, lighting, tires and wheels, emergency procedures, warranty information.

Procedures Included:

Starting and driving, using keyless entry and ignition, adjusting seats and steering wheel, operating climate control, using the infotainment system, understanding dashboard warning lights, checking fluid levels, changing tires, jump starting, basic maintenance checks.

Technical Depth:

Covers user-level operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Does not typically include detailed diagnostic procedures or component-level repair instructions found in a service manual.

📊 Manual Specifications

File Format:

PDF

Print Quality:

High-resolution, suitable for printing individual pages or the entire manual.

Binding Type:

N/A (Digital Download)

Paper Type:

N/A (Digital Download)

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Primary Engine:

3.6L V6 DI VVT (Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing)

Engine Options:

4.6L V8 Northstar (discontinued for 2010 model year, replaced by the 3.6L V6 as the primary engine, although some earlier STS models featured the V8)

3.6L V6 Horsepower:

302 hp @ 6400 rpm

3.6L V6 Torque:

272 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) with Direct Injection

Emissions Standard:

LEVs (Low Emission Vehicle)

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Type:

6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control

Drivetrain:

All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Transmission Features:

Adaptive shift control, manual mode.

📐 Dimensions

Length:

199.7 inches

Width:

72.5 inches

Height:

57.6 inches

Wheelbase:

113.9 inches

Curb Weight:

Approximately 3,946 - 4,134 lbs (depending on drivetrain and options)

🛡️ Safety Features

NHTSA Front Impact:

5-Star (for driver and passenger)

NHTSA Side Impact:

5-Star (for front and rear passengers)

IIHS Top Safety Pick:

Yes (2010 model received Top Safety Pick)

Active Features:

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), StabiliTrak (GM's stability enhancement system), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Passive Features:

Front airbags, front side-impact airbags, roof-mounted side-curtain airbags for front and rear occupants, active head restraints, reinforced safety cage.

💡 Technology Features

Infotainment System:

Cadillac User Experience (CUE) system with touch-screen interface, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, auxiliary audio input, optional navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity.

Driver Assistance:

Optional adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking assist, rearview camera.

Connectivity Features:

Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming.

Lighting Features:

Bi-xenon HID headlights, LED taillights, ambient interior lighting.

Comfort Convenience Features:

Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats with memory, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel.

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval:

7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first (based on oil life monitoring system)

Tire Rotation Interval:

7,500 miles

Engine Air Filter Replacement:

30,000 miles or as needed based on condition

Cabin Air Filter Replacement:

20,000 miles or annually

Engine Oil Type:

SAE 5W-30 Dexos1 (synthetic recommended for optimal performance and protection)

Coolant Type:

Dex-Cool (Orange, extended-life, propylene glycol-based)

Transmission Fluid Type:

Dexron VI

Brake Fluid Type:

DOT 3

Known Issues:

Potential for issues with the Bose sound system amplifier, occasional infotainment system glitches, and front suspension components (control arms, bushings) experiencing wear due to the vehicle's weight and performance capabilities.

Recommended Tires Front:

P255/40R19

Recommended Tires Rear:

P255/40R19

📚 Vehicle History

Brand Heritage:

Cadillac, a division of General Motors, has a long history of producing luxury vehicles in North America, known for its emphasis on comfort, technology, and performance.

Model Evolution:

The STS (Seville Touring Sedan) was a successor to the Cadillac Seville. The 2010 model represents the latter part of the second generation, which underwent a significant redesign in 2005 and saw continuous refinement and technology updates.

Production Location:

Lansing Grand River Assembly, Lansing, Michigan, USA.

Production Years:

2005-2011

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Recognitions:

Named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2010.

Ratings:

Generally received positive reviews for its comfort, performance, and value proposition within the luxury sedan segment.