display CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G User Guide

When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The driver disables the system.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
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 5-94.
A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or
an object was hanging out of your trunk during your
last drive cycle, the red light may illuminate in the
rear display. Once the attached object is removed,
UFRPA will return to normal operation.
A tow bar is attached to your vehicle.
The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
Other conditions may affect system performance,
such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the
compression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled after driving forward at
least 15 mph (25 km/h), take your vehicle to your
dealer/retailer.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
Your vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
system. Read this entire section before using the system.
The SBZA system operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz – 24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak (0.25V/m
average) at a distance of 3m
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The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modications to
this equipment. Such modications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
{CAUTION:
SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not
replace driver vision. SBZA does not detect:
Vehicles outside the side blind zones
which may be rapidly approaching.
Pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals.
Failure to use proper care when changing
lanes may result in damage to the vehicle,
injury, or death. Always check the outside and
rearview mirrors, glance over your shoulder,
and use the turn signal before changing lanes.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone,
amber SBZA displays will light up in your side mirrors.
This indicates that it may be unsafe for you to change
lanes. Before making a lane change, always check the
SBZA display, check the outside and rearview mirrors,
look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and
use the turn signal.
SBZA Detection Zones
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one
lane over from both sides of the vehicle, 11 ft. or 3.5 m.
This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back
approximately 16 ft. (5.0 m). The height of the zone is
approximately between 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) and 6 ft. (2.0 m) off
the ground.
The SBZA detection zones do not change if your
vehicle is towing a trailer. So be extra careful when
changing lanes while towing a trailer.
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How the System Works
When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays
will briey come on to indicate that the system is
operating. When you are driving forward, the left or right
side mirror SBZA display will light up if a vehicle is
detected in that blind zone. If you activate a turn signal
and a vehicle has been detected on the same side, the
SBZA display will ash to give you extra warning not to
change lanes.
SBZA displays do not come on while your vehicle is
approaching or passing other vehicles. At speeds greater
then 20 mph (32 km/h), SBZA displays may come on
when a vehicle you have passed remains in or drops
back into the detection zone.
SBZA can be disabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on
page 3-70for more information. If the SBZA is disabled
by the driver, the SBZA mirror displays will not light up
during normal driving.
When the System Does Not Seem To Work
Properly
Occasional missed alerts can occur under normal
circumstances and will increase in wet conditions.
The system does not need to be serviced due to an
occasional missed alert. The number of missed
alerts will increase with increased rainfall or road spray.
If the SBZA displays do not light up when the system
is on and vehicles are in the blind zone, the system may
need service. Take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer.
SBZA is designed to ignore stationary objects;
however, the system may occasionally light up due to
guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary
objects. This is normal system operation, your vehicle
does not need service.
SBZA does not operate when the left or right corners of
the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow,
ice, slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning
instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle on page 5-94.
If the DIC still displays the CLEAN SIDE BLIND
ZONE ALERT SYSTEM message after cleaning the
bumper, see your dealer/retailer.
The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attached
to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out
to either side of the vehicle. Left Side Mirror Display
Right Side Mirror
Display
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When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than the
driver turning it off, the driver will not be able to turn SBZA
back on using the DIC. The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
ON option will not be selectable if the conditions for
normal system operation are not met. Until normal
operating conditions for SBZA are met, you should not
rely upon SBZA while driving.
SBZA Error Messages
The following messages may appear in the DIC:
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF:This
message indicates that the driver has turned the
system off.
CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM:This
message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled
because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect
vehicles in your blind zone. The sensor may be blocked
by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms.
This message may also activate during heavy rain or
due to road spray. Your vehicle does not need service.
For cleaning, seeWashing Your Vehicle on page 5-94.
SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM:If
this message appears, both SBZA displays will remain
on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA
system. If these displays remain on after continued
driving, the system needs service. Take your vehicle to
your dealer/retailer.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Your vehicle may have a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system. Read this entire section before using the system.
{CAUTION:
The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system
does not steer the vehicle and is only an aid to
help you stay in your driving lane. The LDW
system may not:
Provide you with enough time to avoid a
lane change collision.
Be loud enough for you to hear the
warning beeps.
Work properly under bad weather
conditions or if the windshield is not kept
clean.
Detect lane markings and will not detect
road edges.
Warn you that your vehicle is crossing a
lane marking if the system does not detect
the lane marking.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-62
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light.............................3-62
Lane Departure Warning Light........................3-63
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-63
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-64
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-64
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-65
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-67
Security Light...............................................3-68
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-68
Lights On Reminder......................................3-68
Cruise Control Light......................................3-68
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-69
Fuel Gage...................................................3-69Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-70
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-70
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-75
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-87
Audio System(s).............................................3-96
Setting the Clock..........................................3-97
Radio(s) (MP3)...........................................3-100
Using an MP3............................................3-111
XM Radio Messages...................................3-117
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-118
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-118
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-118
Radio Reception.........................................3-119
Backglass Antenna......................................3-120
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-120
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-48.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-70.
C. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-32.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-54.
E. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-118.
G. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist and
Adaptive Cruise Control Display (If Equipped). See
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
on page 2-40andAdaptive Cruise Control on
page 3-19.
H. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-42.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-96.
K. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-37.
M. Lane Departure Warning. SeeLane Departure
Warning (LDW) on page 2-46.N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
O. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-12.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-30.
Q. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 3-7.
R. Cruise Control or Adaptive Cruise Control. See
Cruise Control on page 3-16orAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 3-19.
S. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6. Power Tilt
and Telescopic Steering Wheel (If Equipped).
SeePower Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column on page 3-7.
T. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-42.
U. Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift
Vehicles). SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-5.
V. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-27.
W. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-40.
X. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-59. Valet
Lockout Switch. SeeValet Lockout Switch on
page 2-18.
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Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
If your vehicle has this
feature, the power tilt and
telescope wheel control
is located on the outboard
side of the steering
column.
To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up
and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control
down and the steering wheel goes down.
Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves
toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control
rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear
of the vehicle. To set the memory position, seeDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 3-87andMemory Seat,
Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-4.
Heated Steering Wheel
Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel.
The button for this feature
is located on the steering
wheel.
Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel on or
off. A light on the button will display while the feature
is turned on.
The steering wheel will take about three minutes to start
heating.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the turn is
complete. If you momentarily press and release the
lever, the turn signal will ash 3 times.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster and in the
outside rearview mirror will
ash in the direction of
the turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete. The lever returns when it is
released.
If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will sound
and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile to remind
you to turn it off. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-75.Arrows that ash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned out signal bulb.
Other drivers will not see the turn signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs if
the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. SeeRear
Underseat Fuse Block on page 5-104.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward to change the headlamps from low
beam to high. Pull the lever back and then release
it to change from high beam to low.
This light on the instrument
panel cluster will be on,
indicating high-beam
usage.
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Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
J(Washer Fluid):Press and release this paddle,
located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever,
to spray washer uid on the windshield. The wipers
will clear the windshield and either stop or return to
your preset speed. For more washer cycles, press and
hold the paddle.
_(Heated Washer Fluid):The heated windshield
washer uid system, if your vehicle has this feature, may
be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs
from your windshield. Sliding the switch on the turn
signal/multifunction lever to this position and then
releasing it will activate the heated windshield washer
uid system. This activation will initiate four heated
wash/wipe cycles. The rst heated wash/wipe cycle may
take up to 40 seconds to occur, depending on outside
temperature. After the rst wash/wipe cycle, it may take
up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles.
The heated windshield washer uid system may
be turned off at any time by sliding the switch on the
turn signal/multifunction lever to this position again.
When the heated windshield washer uid system
is activated under certain outside temperature
conditions, steam may ow out of the washer nozzles
for a short period of time before washer uid is sprayed.
This is a normal condition.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer
uid is low. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-75.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the
cruise control. But you do not need to reset it.
Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more, you can press the +RES
(resume/accelerate) button to return to your desired
preset speed. The cruise light displays again.
The vehicle returns to and stays at your preset speed.
If you press and hold the +RES button, the vehicle
speed increases until you release the button or apply
the brake. Do not hold in the +RES button, if you do not
want the vehicle speed to increase.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the SET– button, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
now cruises at the higher speed.
Press the +RES button. Hold it there until you get
up to the desired speed, and then release the
button. To increase your speed in very small
amounts, briey press the +RES button and then
release it. Each time you do this, the vehicle
accelerates approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
The accelerate feature only works after you have set
the cruise control speed by pressing the SET– button.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Press the SET– button until you reach the lower
desired speed, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
SET– button briey. Each time you do this, the
vehicle slows down approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows
down to your previous cruise control speed.
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