remote control CADILLAC DTS 2010 1.G User Guide

Trunk
{WARNING:
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or
trunk/hatch open:
•Close all of the windows.
•Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
•Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fanspeed to the highest setting. See ClimateControl System in the Index.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, seeEngine Exhaust on page 3-34.
Remote Trunk Release
V(Remote Trunk Release):The remote trunk
release button is located to the left of the steering wheelnext to the instrument panel brightness control. Pressthe button to open the trunk. The vehicle must bein P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the valet lockout switchmust be off to use this button.
You can also press the button with the trunk symbol onthe RKE transmitter to open the trunk. To disablethis feature, seeValet Lockout Switch on page 3-18.
The trunk can be accessed using the Rear SeatPass-Through. See “Rear Seat Pass-Through” followingthis section.
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Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)
This vehicle may have the Universal Home RemoteSystem. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode(LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remotebuttons, follow the instructions below.
This system provides a way to replace up to three remotecontrol transmitters used to activate devices such asgarage door openers, security systems, and homeautomation devices.
Do not use this system with any garage door openerthat does not have the stop and reverse feature.This includes any garage door opener modelmanufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely before attempting toprogram the transmitter. Because of the steps involved,it may be helpful to have another person assist withprogramming the transmitter.
Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitterfor use in other vehicles, as well as, for futureprogramming. Only the original remote controltransmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. Theprogrammed buttons should be erased when thevehicle is sold or the lease ends. See “Erasing UniversalHome Remote Buttons” later in this section.
Park the vehicle outside of the garage whenprogramming a garage door. Be sure that people andobjects are clear of the garage door or gate that is beingprogrammed.
Programming Universal Home
Remote — Rolling Code
For questions or help programming the Universal HomeRemote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go tolearcar2u.com.
Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are RollingCode units.
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Programming a garage door opener involvestime-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedurebefore starting. Otherwise, the device will time out andthe procedure will have to be repeated.
To program up to three devices:
1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outsidebuttons at the same time for one to two seconds,and immediately release them.2. Locate in the garage, the garage door openerreceiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where thehanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-headunit and may be a colored button. Press thisbutton. After pressing this button, complete thefollowing steps in less than 30 seconds.
3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and holdthe Universal Home Remote button that will beused to control the garage door until the garagedoor moves. The indicator light, above the selectedbutton, should slowly blink. This button mayneed to be held for up to 20 seconds.
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5. After entering all of the switch positions, again,firmly press and release all three buttons at thesame time. The indicator lights will turn on.
6. Press and hold the button that will be used tocontrol the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selected buttonshould slowly blink. This button may need to beheld for up to 55 seconds.
7. Immediately release the button when the garagedoor moves. The indicator light will blink rapidlyuntil programming is complete.
8. Press and release the same button again. Thegarage door should move, confirming thatprogramming is successful and complete.
To program another Fixed Code device such as anadditional garage door opener, a security device,or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosinga different button in Step 6 than what was used forthe garage door opener.
Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half ofa second. The indicator light will come on while thesignal is being transmitted.
Reprogramming Universal Home
Remote Buttons
Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed byrepeating the instructions.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
The programmed buttons should be erased when thevehicle is sold or the lease ends.
To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on theUniversal Home Remote device:
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the sametime for approximately 20 seconds, until theindicator lights, located directly above the buttons,begin to blink rapidly.
2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release bothbuttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased.
For help or information on the Universal Home RemoteSystem, call the customer assistance phone numberunderCustomer Assistance Offices on page 8-6.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):This feature
controls the brightness of the instrument paneland footwell lights, if equipped.
The button for this control is located below the exteriorlamps control.
Push the button in and release to extend the button.Turn the button clockwise or counterclockwise tobrighten or dim the lights.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner abovethe rear seat. These lamps come on by turning theinstrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or whenany door is opened and it is dark outside. Puddle lampsare located on the bottom of the front and rear door trim.
Professional vehicles have an additional dome lampand also opera lamps.
Entry Lighting
This feature turns on the courtesy lamps and thebacklighting for the door switches and the exterior lampcontrol when a door is opened or if the remote keylessentry transmitter unlock button is pressed. If activateddue to the transmitter, the lighting remains active forabout 40 seconds. Since the entry lighting system usesthe light sensor, it must be dark outside in order for thecourtesy lamps to turn on. The courtesy lamps turn offapproximately 25 seconds after the last door is closed.They will dim to off if the ignition key is turned toON/RUN, or immediately deactivate if the power locksare activated.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays andbacklighting during daylight hours when the key is inthe ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature isfully automatic. When the light sensor reads darknessoutside and the parking lamps are active, the digitaldisplays can be adjusted by turning the instrument panelbrightness knob counterclockwise to dim and clockwiseto brighten lighting.
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RELEARN REMOTE KEY
This display allows you to match Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedurewill erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore,they must be relearned as additional transmitters.
To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle:
1. Press the vehicle information button until
PRESSVTO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEYLEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on thefirst transmitter at the same time for about15 seconds.
On vehicles with memory recall seats, the firsttransmitter learned will match driver 1 andthe second will match driver 2.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter ismatched.
4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeatStep 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of eighttransmitters matched to it.
5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle thekey to LOCK/OFF.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem detectedin one of your vehicle’s systems.
You must acknowledge a message to clear it from thescreen for further use. To clear a message, pressthe set/reset button.
Be sure to take any message that appears on thescreen seriously and remember that clearing themessage will only make the message disappear, notthe problem.
ADVISORY XXX MPH (km/h)
This message displays when the Speed Alert has beenturned on through the DIC Information Menu and thevehicle is at or above the advised speed. SeeDICOperation and Displays on page 4-62.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the automatic headlampsare turned off. SeeExterior Lamps on page 4-25formore information.
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PARKING ASSIST OFF
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and RearParking Assist (UFRPA) system, after the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park), this message displays to remindthe driver that the UFRPA system has been turnedoff. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge thismessage and clear it from the DIC display. To turn theUFRPA system back on, see “PARKING ASSIST”underDIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62. SeeUltrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)on page 3-40for more information.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This symbol appears withthis message.
This message displays when the passenger side frontdoor is not closed completely. Make sure that the door isclosed completely.
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY
This message displays when the Adaptive CruiseControl (ACC) system will not activate due to atemporary condition. Your vehicle does not requireservice. If this message appears when you attempt toactivate the system, continue driving for several minutesand then try activating the system again. SeeAdaptiveCruise Control on page 4-15for more information.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while you are matching aRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationon page 3-4andDIC Operation and Displays onpage 4-62for more information.
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the battery in the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.To replace the battery, see “Battery Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation onpage 3-4.
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Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57Massaging Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering Wheel Controls . . . . 2-6MessageDIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67MirrorsAutomatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass andTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102
N
Navigation System, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20Navigation/Radio System,see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
O
Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 3-43Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48Off-RoadRecovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9OilEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5OnStar, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20Operation, Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . 3-49Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41OutletsAccessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
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R
Radio FrequencyIdentification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92RadiosNavigation/Radio System,see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119Rainsense™II Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Rear Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature . . . . 2-11Rearview MirrorsAutomatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36Reclining Seatbacks, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Removing the Flat Tire and Installing theSpare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-83Removing the Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-81Replacement PartsMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10Reporting Safety DefectsCanadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16Restraint System CheckChecking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17RoofSunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
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Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Adding Equipment to the Outside of theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Engine Soon Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98ShiftingOut of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31Side Blind Zone Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-90Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-83Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-81Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-88Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-109Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Steering Wheel Controls, Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119Steering Wheel Controls, Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel andTelescopic Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Storage AreasCenter Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Center Flex Storage Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Front Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . 6-79Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
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