cruise control CADILLAC CTS 2003 1.G Owners Manual

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Cruise Control
: On/Off
+: Resume/Accelerate, Set
-: Coast/Decelerate, Set
The buttons used to operate cruise control are located at
the bottom of the steering wheel.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on
long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h).When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
shuts off.
CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can't drive safely at a steady speed. So,
don't use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don't
use cruise control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. See ªTraction
Control Systemº and ªStabilitrak Systemº in the Index.
When road conditions allow you to safely use it again,
you may turn the cruise control back on.

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Setting Cruise Control
CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch off until you want to use
cruise control.
1. Press the cruise control on/off button to turn cruise
control on. An indicator light will come on to show
that the cruise control is on.
2. Accelerate to the speed you want.
3. Press either the plus or minus button and release it.
This will set the cruise control.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
This light on the instrument
panel cluster will come on
when cruise control is on.
It will go out when cruise
control is turned off.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the cruise
control. But you don't need to reset it.
Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more, you can press the resume/accelerate
button to return to your desired preset speed. The cruise
control light will be displayed again.
The vehicle will return to and stay at your preset speed.
If you press and hold the resume/accelerate button, the
vehicle speed will increase until you release the button
or apply the brake. Unless you want to go faster, do not
press and hold the resume/accelerate button.

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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 either the plus or minus button, then release the
button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise
at the higher speed.

Press the resume/accelerate button. Hold it there
until you get up to the speed that you want, and then
release the button. To increase your speed in very
small amounts, briefly press the resume/accelerate
button and then release it. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
The accelerate feature will only work after you have
set the cruise control speed by pressing one of the
set buttons.Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:

Press the coast/decelerate button until you reach the
lower speed you want, then release it.

To slow down in very small amounts, push the
coast/decelerate button briefly. Each time you
do this, the vehicle will slow 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, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.

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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Applying the brake or shifting
into a lower gear will take you out of cruise control. If
you need to apply the brake or shift to a lower gear due
to the grade of the downhill slope, you may not want to
attempt to use your cruise control feature.Ending Cruise Control
To turn off the cruise control, step lightly on the brake
pedal, or press the cruise control on/off button on the
steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Exterior Lamps
Headlamps
See ªTurn Signal/Multifunction Leverº listed previously
in this section for more information on the headlamps.

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Cruise Control Buttons
F. Audio Mute Button (Base Radio) or Voice
Recognition Button (Navigation System)
G. Audio Volume Knob and Source Button
H. Windshield Wiper LeverI. Storage Compartment or Ashtray (Option)
J. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
K. Transmission Shift Lever
L. Accessory Power Outlet or Cigarette
Lighter (Option)
M. Climate Control System
N. Audio/Navigation System (Option)
O. Glove Box

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Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set your
cruise control.
The light will go out when the cruise control is turned
off. See ªCruise Controlº listed previously in this
section for more information.
Fog Lamp Light
This light will come on
when the fog lamps are
in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.
See ªFog Lampsº listed previously in this section for
more information.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on
whenever the parking
lamps are on.
See ªLamps On Reminderº listed previously in this
section for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
whenever the high
-beam
headlamps are on.
See ªHeadlamp High/Low
-Beam Changerº listed
previously in this section for more information.

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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Stabilitrak
activates, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely
use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. See
ªCruise Controlº in the Index.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer
but it will take much more effort.
Speed Variable Assist Steering
(If Equipped)
This system varies the amount of effort required to steer
the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle.
The amount of steering effort required is less at slower
speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and
easier to park. At faster speeds, the steering effort
increases to provide a sport
-like feel to the steering.
This provides maximum control and stability.If your vehicle seems harder to steer than normal when
parking or driving slowly, there may be a problem with
the system. You will still have power steering, but
steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds. See
your dealer for service.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the ªdriver lost controlº accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here's why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle
at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While
you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you
can control.

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Mini Fuses Usage
ELEC PRNDL Electronic PRNDL
TCC/ET TCC/ET Brake Switch (Extended
Travel), TCC/ET Brake Switch
(Cruise Disable)
STOP LP SW Stop Lamp Switch
IGN SW Ignition Switch (Power to IGN
-3
and CRANK)
VOLT CHECK DIM (Dash Integration Module)
ECM/TCM TCM (Transmission Control
Module), ECM (Electronic
Control Module), IPC (Instrument
Panel Cluster), PASS
-Key III+
Module
WPR MOD Windshield Wiper Module
Assembly
INJ Fuel Injectors
COMP
CLUTCHCompressor Clutch
WPR SW Windshield Wiper/Washer SwitchMini Fuses Usage
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
OUTLET Center Console Accessory
Power Outlet
POST 02 Driver's and Passenger's Side
Oxygen Sensors, LRPDB
(Pusher Cooling Fan Relay)
I/P OUTLET Instrument Panel Accessory
Power Outlet
CCP Climate Control Panel
PRE 02 Driver's and Passenger's Side
Oxygen Sensors, Transmission
Output Speed Sensor
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
Circuit
BreakersUsage
HDLP WASH
C/B
- OPTHeadlamp Washer Motor (Option)