mirror CADILLAC DTS 2009 1.G User Guide

The compass can be placed in calibration mode
manually by pressing and holding
Oor AUTO3,
depending on the vehicle, until a C is shown in
the compass display.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle
in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display
reads a direction.
Compass Variance
The compass is set to zone eight. If you do not
live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the
compass variance needs to be changed to the
appropriate zone.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Find the current location and variance
zone number on the following zone map.
2. Press and hold
Oor AUTO3until a zone
number displays.
3. Once the zone number displays, press
Oor
AUTO
3repeatedly until the correct zone number
displays. Stop pressing the button and the mirror
will return to normal operation. If C appears in
the compass window, the compass may need
calibration. See “Compass Calibration” listed
previously.
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Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver door armrest.
Mirror Adjustment
1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving
position.
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded
position.
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
Reset the power foldaway mirrors if:
The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while
folding.
They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded position.
The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror
controls to reset them to their normal position. A noise
may be heard during the resetting of the power
foldaway mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual
folding operation.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has this feature, the driver side mirror
adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.
This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on
the automatic dimming rearview mirror.
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Park Tilt Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors,
it is capable of performing the park tilt mirror feature.
This feature allows the driver and passenger side
mirror to tilt to a factory programmed position when
the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature may be
useful in allowing you to view the curb when you are
parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) and
either a ve-second delay has occurred, or the
ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, the driver and
passenger side mirror will return to its original
position.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through
the Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 3-86for more
information.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could
hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Outside Heated Mirrors
=(Rear Window Defogger):Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual Climate Control
System on page 3-40for more information.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
system, seeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 2-45.
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Object Detection Systems
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA)
For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA) system, it operates at speeds less
than 5mph (8 km/h), and assists the driver with parking
and avoiding objects. It can determine how close
objects are to the front bumper, up to 4 feet (1.2 m)
in front of the vehicle and the rear bumper, up to
8 feet (2.5 m) behind the vehicle. The distance sensors
are located on the front and rear bumper.
{CAUTION:
The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist
(UFRPA) system does not replace driver vision.
It cannot detect:
objects that are below the bumper,
underneath the vehicle, or if they are too
close or far from the vehicle
children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
If you do not use proper care before moving
forward and while backing; vehicle damage, injury,
or death could occur. Even with UFRPA, always
check in front of your vehicle before moving
forward and behind your vehicle before backing
up. While moving forward and backing, be sure to
look for objects and check your vehicle’s mirrors.
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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 the side
mirrors. This indicates that it may be unsafe 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 the 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. While 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 the 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 3-67for 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 the 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, the vehicle does
not need service. Left Side Mirror
DisplayRight Side Mirror
Display
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
The 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.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
LDW will indicate the system is working whenever
it detects either the left or right lane marking. So if
you depart on the side of the lane that LDW is not
detecting, LDW will not warn you.
If you do not carefully maintain your vehicle
position within the lane, vehicle damage, injury, or
death could occur. Even with LDW, always keep
your attention on the road and maintain proper
vehicle position within the lane. Always keep the
windshield clean and do not use LDW in bad
weather conditions.
When the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking, the
LDW symbol will ash and you will hear three beeps.
LDW will not warn you if the turn signal is on or if
you make a sharp maneuver. Before making a lane
change, check the vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your
shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and start the
turn signal before changing lanes.
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How the System Works
LDW uses a camera located between the inside rearview
mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings.
@(Lane Departure Warning):To turn LDW on and off,
press the LDW control, located by the exterior headlamp
control. An indicator on the control will light to indicate
that LDW is on.
When the vehicle is started, the LDW symbol, located in
the instrument panel cluster, will briey come on to
indicate that the light is operational.LDW only operates at speeds of 35 mph (56 km) or
greater. If LDW is turned on when traveling at these
speeds, the LDW symbol will appear green if the system
detects a left or right lane marking. This symbol will
change to amber and ash and three beeps will sound if
you cross a detected lane marking without using the
turn signal.
If the LDW symbol does not appear, LDW is not currently
operating and will not warn you.
To change the volume of the warning chime, see Chime
Volume underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-86
for more information.
When the System Does Not Seem To
Work Properly
The LDW symbol will not appear when the system is
having difficulty seeing the lines on the road or if
the view of the camera on the windshield is blocked
with mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, if the windshield
is damaged, or when weather limits visibility, such as
while driving in fog, rain, or snow conditions. This is
normal operation, the vehicle does not need service.
For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 5-90.
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Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
If the vehicle has this
feature, the power tilt and
telescope wheel control is
located on the outboard
side of the steering column.
Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel
up or down.
Press the control forward or rearward and the steering
wheel moves toward the front or rear of the vehicle.
To set the memory position, seeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-86andMemory Seat,
Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-6.
Heated Steering Wheel
The vehicle may have a heated steering wheel.
The button for this feature
is located on the steering
wheel.
Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light
on the button displays while the feature is turned on.
Heating will begin in about three minutes.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change Signals
23:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
N:Windshield Wipers
L:Windshield Washer
_:Heated Washer Fluid
Flash-To-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster and in the
outside rearview mirror
ashes in the direction of
the turn or lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a
turn. The lever returns automatically when the turn is
complete. If you momentarily press and release the lever,
the turn signal will ash 3 times.
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 to its starting position when it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow
ashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeRear Underseat Fuse Block on
page 5-98.
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