belt CADILLAC DTS 2007 1.G Workshop Manual

If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting
the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to
make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not
pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If
this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s
seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible.
Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped
under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens,
adjust the head restraint.
If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the
child restraint in a rear seat position in the
vehicle and check with your dealer.
The passenger sensing system is designed to
enable (may inate) the right front passenger’s
frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag
anytime the system senses that a person of
adult size is sitting properly in the right front
passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing
system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the
on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you
that the airbags are active.For some children who have outgrown child
restraints and for very small adults, the passenger
sensing system may or may not turn off the right
front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted
side impact airbag, depending upon the person’s
seating posture and body build. Everyone in your
vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should
wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there
is an airbag for that person.
If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front
passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it
could be because that person is not sitting properly
in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off
and ask the person to place the seatback in
the fully upright position, then sit upright in the
seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the
person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the
vehicle and have the person remain in this position
for about two minutes. This will allow the system
to detect that person and then enable the right
front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted
side impact airbag.
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Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the front
or sides of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height,
front end or side sheet metal, they may keep
the airbag system from working properly.
Also, the airbag system may not work properly
if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If
you have any questions about this, you should
contact Customer Assistance before you
modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 482.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modied. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, overhead console, ceiling
headliner, ceiling and pillar garnish trim,
roof-mounted airbag modules, or airbag wiring
can affect the operation of the airbag
system. If you have questions, call Customer
Assistance. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 482.
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder
light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,
retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety
belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it repaired. SeeCare of Safety Belts on page 443
for more information.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in
a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.
If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken airbag
covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.Notice:If you damage the covering for the
driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag,
or the airbag covering on the driver’s and
right front passenger’s seatback, or the side
impact airbag covering (if equipped) on
the ceiling near the side windows, the bag may
not work properly. You may have to replace
the airbag module in the steering wheel, both
the airbag module and the instrument panel
for the right front passenger’s airbag, the
airbag module and seatback for the driver’s
and right front passenger’s seat-mounted side
impact airbags, or side impact airbag module
and ceiling covering for the roof-mounted side
impact airbag (if equipped). Do not open or
break the airbag coverings.
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Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help make sure
your restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected
and any necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or
LATCH system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be
necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they
would be if worn during a more severe crash, then
you need new parts.
If the LATCH system was being used during a more
severe crash, you may need new LATCH system
parts.If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have
LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or
replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary
even if the belt or LATCH system was not being
used at the time of the collision.
If an airbag inates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system
earlier in this section.
If the frontal airbags inate, you will also need to
replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s
safety belt assemblies. Be sure to do so. Then the
new assemblies will be there to help protect you in
a collision.
After a crash you may need to replace the driver
and front passenger’s safety belt assemblies, even
if the frontal airbags have not deployed. The driver
and front passenger’s safety belt assemblies
contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your
safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle
has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness
light stays on after you start your vehicle or while
you are driving. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 226.
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The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if
the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed,
or if there is an emission control system
malfunction.
The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle
start if the coolant temperature gets too high,
or the oil pressure is too low.
Your vehicle was shipped from the factory with the
remote vehicle start system enabled. The
system may be disabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See “REMOTE START”
underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 259
for additional information.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 130for important
safety information when using remote start
in a closed garage.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it may have the remote start
ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to
add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start
feature. See your dealer if you would like to add
the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature
to your vehicle.
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Center Flex Storage Unit
Your vehicle may have a center ex storage unit
that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and
an underseat storage compartment. The center
seatback can also be used as a fold down armrest.
Cupholders are also located at the front edge of
the storage unit and can be accessed by
folding the compartment forward.
When not being used, the center seat lap belt can
be stored in the underseat storage compartment.
Floor Mats
The oor mats are designed to remain in position
under your feet and out of reach of the
accelerator pedal. The driver side oor mat is held
in place by two locator pins and the passenger
side is held in place by one.
Make sure that the driver side oor mat is properly
placed on the oor so that it does not block the
movement of the accelerator pedal.To remove a oor mat,
pull up on the rear of
the mat to disconnect it
from the locator pins.
To reinstall the oor mats, line up the openings in
the oor mat over the locator pins and push it
down into place.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 222
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 223
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 224
Tachometer............................................... 224
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 225
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 225
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 226
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 227
Charging System Light.............................. 229
Brake System Warning Light..................... 229
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 230
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light.............. 231
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 232
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 232
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 233
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 233
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 234
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 237
Security Light............................................ 237
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 238Lights On Reminder.................................. 238
Cruise Control Light.................................. 238
Highbeam On Light................................... 238
Fuel Gage................................................. 239
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 240
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 240
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 246
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 259
Audio System(s)......................................... 268
Setting the Time........................................ 269
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 273
Using an MP3........................................... 287
XM Radio Messages................................. 294
Navigation/Radio System........................... 296
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 296
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 296
Radio Reception........................................ 298
Care of Your CDs..................................... 299
Care of the CD Player.............................. 299
Backglass Antenna.................................... 300
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 300
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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.
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder
Light
Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or
START, a chime will sound for several seconds to
remind the front passenger to buckle their safety
belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag
is enabled. SeePassenger Sensing System on
page 81for more information. The passenger
safety belt light will also come on and stay on for
several seconds, then it will ash for several more.
This chime and light
will be repeated if the
passenger remains
unbuckled and the
vehicle is in motion.
If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither
the chime nor the light will come on.
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Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system
checks the airbag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. The system check includes the
airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and
the diagnostic module. For more information on the
airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 70.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will ash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should
go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving,
your airbag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.{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 AIR BAG message will
appear on the DIC display. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 246andSafety Belt
Pretensioners on page 41for more information.
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Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is:
Drive defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in
your vehicle: Buckle up. SeeSafety Belts: They
Are for Everyone on page 19.
{CAUTION:
Defensive driving really means “Be ready
for anything.” On city streets, rural roads,
or expressways, it means “Always expect
the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians
or other drivers are going to be careless
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
and make mistakes. Anticipate what they
might do and be ready. Rear-end
collisions are about the most preventable
of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow
enough following distance. Defensive
driving requires that a driver concentrate
on the driving task. Anything that
distracts from the driving task makes
proper defensive driving more difficult
and can even cause a collision, with
resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help
do these things, or pull off the road in a
safe place to do them. These simple
defensive driving techniques could save
your life.
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