display CADILLAC DTS 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

Alerting the Driver
The Adaptive Cruise
Control alert symbol is
located on the display at
the top of the instrument
panel to the right of
the driver.
The alert symbol will ash and a warning beep will
sound when driver action may be required. If Adaptive
Cruise Control is engaged, the alert symbol will
ash when:
Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient
braking because you are approaching a vehicle
too rapidly.
The vehicle speed drops below about
20 mph (32 km/h).
A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive Cruise
Control from operating. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-76for more information.
A malfunction is detected in the system. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-76for more
information.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited
braking ability to slow your vehicle. In some
cases, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have
time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a
collision. Be ready to take action and apply the
brakes yourself. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 4-2.
Approaching and Following a Vehicle
The Vehicle Ahead symbol is located on the top of the
instrument panel to the right of the driver.
The Vehicle Ahead symbol will only appear when a
vehicle is detected in your path.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):This feature
controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
The button for this control is located below the exterior
lamps control.
Push the button in and release to extend the button.
Turn the button clockwise for brightness of the
instrument panel lights and counter clockwise to turn
the brightness down.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above
the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the
instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when
any door is opened and it is dark outside. Puddle
lamps are located on the bottom of the front and rear
door trim.
Professional vehicles have an additional dome lamp and
also opera lamps.
Entry Lighting
This feature turns on the courtesy lamps and the
backlighting to the door switches and to the exterior
lamp control when a door is opened or if you press the
remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. If
activated due to the transmitter, the lighting will remain
active for about 40 seconds. Since the entry lighting
system uses the light sensor, it must be dark outside in
order for the courtesy lamps to turn on. The courtesy
lamps turn off approximately 25 seconds after the
last door is closed. They will dim to off if the ignition key
is turned to RUN, or immediately deactivate if the
power locks are activated.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and
backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in
the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature is
fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness
outside and the parking lamps are active, the digital
displays can be adjusted by turning the instrument panel
brightness knob counterclockwise to dim and clockwise
to brighten lighting.
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The front display is located on top of the instrument
panel to the right of the driver. The rear display is
located near the rear window and can be seen by
looking over your right shoulder. The rear display has
three color-coded lights. The front display will have
either three or six lights depending on whether
your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC). If your vehicle has ACC, it will have three lights
along with the ACC lights. If your vehicle does not
have ACC, it will have six UFRPA lights.The UFRPA lights are used to provide distance and
system information, along with beeps played out either
the front or rear speakers. For objects detected near
the front bumper, high-toned beeps will be played
out the front speakers. For objects detected near the
rear bumper, low-toned beeps will be played out the
rear speakers.
How the System Works
When the vehicle is started, the front display will
briey illuminate to let you know the display is
operating correctly. When the shift lever is moved into
REVERSE (R), the rear display will briey illuminate
to let you know the display is operating correctly.
UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is
moved out of PARK (P). The system does not work
at a forward speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), so
the front display indicators are turned off. The system
also does not work at a reverse speed greater than
5 mph (8 km/h). To remind you of this, the red light on
the rear display will ash.
The system can be disabled using the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 3-72. Front Parking Assist
Display
Rear Parking Assist
Display
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When you are backing the vehicle and objects are
detected at the same time near both the front and rear
bumpers, both color-coded light displays will notify
you of objects close to each bumper. If there are objects
detected near both bumpers, the beeps will only be
sounded to notify that objects are close to the rear
bumper. However, if while you are backing and an object
comes within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the front bumper, and at
the same time there is another object further than
1 ft (0.3 m) from the rear bumper, then the beeps will
only be sounded to notify you of the closer object that is
near the front bumper.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the UFRPA system will not activate due to a temporary
condition, the message PARKING ASSIST OFF will
be displayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown on
the rear UFRPA display when the shift lever is moved
into REVERSE (R). This occurs under the following
conditions:
The driver disables the system. SeeDIC Controls
and Displays on page 3-72.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle
or an object was hanging out of your trunk during
your last drive when you turned off the vehicle. If the
attached objects are removed from your vehicle
before the start of your next drive, the system will
return to normal operation unless an object is
detected when the vehicle is shifted out of park.
If this occurs, you will have to wait until the vehicle
is driven forward above 15 mph (25 km/h) before
UFRPA will return to normal operation.
A bicycle or an object is attached to the front
bumper during your last drive when you turned off
the vehicle. If the attached objects are removed
from your vehicle before the start of your next drive,
the system will return to normal unless an object
is detected when the vehicle is shifted out of park.
If this occurs, UFRPA will return to normal
operation when the vehicle is driven forward
above 15 mph (25 km/h).
The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean.
So be sure to keep your vehicle’s front and rear
bumpers free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush.
For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 5-86. If after cleaning the front and rear
bumpers and driving forward at a speed of
at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the DIC displays the
PARKING ASSIST OFF message, see your dealer.
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Automatic Operation
AUTO9(Automatic Fan):When this position is
selected on the fan control, the system will adjust the fan
speed. If the OnStar
®system is activated when this
position is selected, the climate control fan speed
will lower.
AUTO (Automatic Mode):
1. Turn the fan control to the AUTO position.
2. Turn the mode control to the AUTO position.
3. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting
between 68°F (21°C) and 78°F (26°C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature
setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any
faster. In cold weather, the system will start at
reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into
your vehicle until warmer air is available. The
system will start out blowing air at the oor but may
change modes automatically as the vehicle
warms up to maintain the chosen temperature
setting. The length of time needed to warm
the interior will depend on the outside temperature
and temperature of the vehicle.
4. Wait 20 to 30 minutes for the system to stabilize in
order for the system to regulate automatically. Then
adjust the temperature as necessary to nd your
comfort setting.Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of
the instrument panel near the windshield. For more
information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in
this section.
After your vehicle is started, the display will show the
interior temperature settings and the outside
temperature.
If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or mode
control, the system will automatically control the
air conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor will
run automatically even at cool outside temperatures
in order to dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator light
will be lit when the system is operating automatically,
even at near freezing outside temperatures. Press
the A/C button on the fan control to turn off the A/C.
For improved window clearing performance in defog
or defrost modes, the A/C compressor will run
automatically in damp cool conditions.
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Sensors
The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle of
the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation.
Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not
work properly.There is also an interior temperature sensor located
next to the steering wheel that measures the
temperature of the air inside your vehicle.
There is also an exterior temperature sensor located
behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air
temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside
the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could
cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
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In order to prevent false temperature readings at
startup, the displayed temperature will not change until
the following occurs:
Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for
5 minutes.
Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for
2 and a half minutes.
The climate control system uses the information from
these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by
adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the air
delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler
air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The
recirculation mode will also be used as needed to
maintain cool outlet temperatures.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This
can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to clear fog from
your windshield. Use the oor/defog mode to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly.
W(Floor/Defog):Turning the control to this mode
directs approximately half of the air to the oor outlets
and the remaining air is directed to the side window
outlets and to the windshield. When you select
this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs
the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside
temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation
mode cannot be selected while in the oor/defog mode.
0(Defrost):Turning the control to this mode directs
most of the air to the windshield and the side window
outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn
off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor,
unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing.
Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost
mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
For professional vehicles, air will be allowed to ow
through the rear outlets. For quicker defrost, press the
AUX button on the front climate control system so
that the light is not lit.
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Automatic Operation
«A ª(Fan):Press this button until AUTO appears
on the display to place the system in automatic mode.
When automatic operation is active, the system will
automatically control the fan speed. If in auto fan mode,
pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic
operation and places the system in manual mode. If in
auto mode, pressing the down arrow will turn the
rear climate control system off.
«Nª(Mode):Press the this button until AUTO
appears on the display to place the system in automatic
mode. When automatic operation is active, the system
will automatically control the air delivery mode.
Manual Operation
«A ª(Fan):Press these up or down arrow
buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed.
«bª(Temperature):Press these up or down
arrow buttons to increase or decrease the temperature
for the rear seat passengers. Once the rear setting
temperature is altered from following the front setting
temperature, it will no longer follow changes to the front
setting temperature until the front climate control
AUX button resets it.
«Nª(Mode):Press these buttons to change the
air delivery mode. If in AUTO air delivery mode, pressing
the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation
and place the system in manual mode.
Y(Vent):This mode directs air to the upper outlets.
%(Bi-Level):This mode directs half the air to
the upper outlets, and the other half to the oor outlets.
[(Floor):This mode directs the air to the oor
outlets.
For more information on how to use the front climate
control system, seeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-44.
For more information on the air outlets, seeOutlet
Adjustment on page 3-50. Be sure to keep the area
under the front seats clear of any objects so that the air
inside of your vehicle can circulate effectively.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
See “MPH (km)” underDIC Controls and Displays
on page 3-72for more information.
The odometer mileage can be checked without
the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer works
together with the driver information center. You can set
a Trip A and a Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information”
underDIC Controls and Displays on page 3-72for
more information.
If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the
new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the
old odometer.
Tachometer
This gage indicates
the engine speed in
revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
sound for several seconds to remind you and your
passengers to buckle your safety belts. The driver safety
belt light will also come on and stay on for several
seconds, then it will ash for several more. You should
buckle your seat belt.
This chime and light will
be repeated if the driver
remains unbuckled and
the vehicle is in motion.
If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the
light will come on.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the airbag system
may not be working properly. The airbags in
your vehicle may not inate in a crash, or they
could even inate without a crash. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle
serviced right away if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a few seconds
when you turn the vehicle on. If the light does not come
on then, have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
If there is a problem with the airbag system in your
vehicle, the Service airbag message will appear on
the DIC display. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-76andSafety Belt Pretensioners on page 1-29
for more information.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Your overhead console has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the
passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and
OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. Then, after several more seconds,
the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either
the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the
right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted
side impact airbag.United States
Canada
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