Exterior
Designed with a chiseled look, the four-door STS features what Cadillac says is a "faster profile" with "more rake" than the CTS. All told, it's considered "more sophisticated, a little smoother, a little cleaner, a little more grown up" than the CTS, according to lead designer Kip Wasenko.
Cadillac styling touches include a wide "airfoil" grille with dual horizontal slats, a "dihedral-shaped" hood and vertically stacked headlights that consist of twin projector units. Bodysides are devoid of decoration. LED taillamps bring up the rear and have indirect optics to provide a more even lighting pattern than traditional LEDs.
Built on a 116.4-inch wheelbase, the STS is 196 inches long overall, 72.6 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall. Body-panel gaps promise close tolerances, and the deck lid is made of aluminum. The STS comes with either 17- or 18-inch wheels.
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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
- Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
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Headlamps
Base Headlamp Assembly (Front View
Passenger Side)
A. Low—Beam Headlamp/Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
B. High—Beam Headlamp
C. Turn Signal Lamp
Base Headlamp Assembly (Rear View
Passeng ...
Convenience Net (Sedan and Coupe)
The vehicle may have a
convenience net in the rear.
Put small loads behind the net.
It can also be positioned into an
envelope style to hold smaller items.
The net is not for heavier loads.
St ...