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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This feature is mounted on the passenger’s interior side
of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used
to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the
amount
of moisture that is on the windshield.
The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the
wiper stalk
to one of the five sensitivity levels within the
AUTO DELAY area. Turn the stalk toward you for
minimum sensitivity and away from you for maximum
sensitivity.
A single wipe will occur each time you turn
the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level.
An initial wipe occurs when
you turn the ignition on as a reminder
that Rainsense is active. The windshield wipers
also
remain in a “high park” position, even when the ignition
is turned
OFF.
The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well
as, a continuous low or high speed depending on the
amount
of moisture and the sensitivity level. The MIST
and “wash” cycles operate as normal and are not
effected by the Rainsense function.
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The Rainsense feature should be turned off when
going through a car wash
to avoid damage.
It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature
(AUTO DELAY) can be overridden at any time
by
manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed.
Note that if you ever
need to replace the windshield,
make sure it is Rainsensor compatible.
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Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
The exterior lamps will turn off approximately
10 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK or ACC, if
the manual park lamp control is on. This protects draining
the battery
in case you have left the headlamps or parking
lamps on. Use the control knob to
turn the lamps back on
indefinitely. To delay the lamps from tuming off, see
"Twilight Sentinel" earlier in this section.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
As you turn the headlamp knob clockwise, the
instrument panel lights will brighten. Turning the
headlamp knob all the way clockwise will turn on the interior lamps.
Lamp Monitors
The rear taillamp monitors
are located at the top
center
of the back glass.
You will see them as you
look through the inside
rearview mirror. The two
red indicators will
illuminate to show that the
taillamps and brake lamps
are working.
Illuminated Entry System
The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps
and the backlighting
to the door switches and headlamp
knob control when a door is opened or if you press the
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) button. Note that the
illuminated entry system
is photocell dependent which
means that it must
be dark outside in order for the
courtesy lamps to
turn on. The courtesy lamps will turn
off approximately 20 seconds after the last door is closed.
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Electrochromic DaylNight Rearview Mirror
Your Cadillac has an electrochromic day/night
rearview mirror.
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare
from '
headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken
to reduce glare (this change may take a
few seconds). The
mirror will return to its clear daytime
state when the glare is reduced.
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This feature prevents rapid changing
of the mirror from
the night mode to the day mode as you drive under lights and through traffic.
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Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the
automatic feature. The button has
an indicator light to
show it is on. Press the button to turn the automatic
feature
off.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse mode is another important feature of the
automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in
REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode.
This gives
you a bright image in the mirror as you
back up.
Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells that make the auto-dimming
feature
work.
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Compass (Option)
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This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare
when set in the
M (Mirror) or C/M (Compass/Mirror)
positions. One photocell
on the back of the mirror
senses
when it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell
is built into the mirror surface to sense
headlamps behind
you.
Setting the Sensitivity
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OFF: This setting turns off the day/night function and
compass.
The mirror will stay in the day mode.
M: This turns on the day/night portion of the mirror to
automatically reduce glare.
C/M: This setting turns on the compass in addition to
the day/night function. The letter or letters displayed in
the top right comer
of the mirror indicate the direction
in which you are traveling.
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This feature prevents rapid changing of the mirror from
the night mode
to the day mode as you drive under
lights and through traffic.
Compass Calibration
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Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse mode is another important feature of the
automatic mirror. When the shift lever
is placed in
REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode.
This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you
back up.
Cleaning Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front
and rear photocells that make the auto-dimming
feature work. Once the compass is calibrated,
it does not need to be
recalibrated. To calibrate
the compass:
1. Set the switch on the mirror control to C/M.
2. Turn the vehicle ignition switch on. The letter C
should be displayed in the mirror compass window.
If not, hold the CAL switch (on the bottom of the
mirror)
for more than 10 seconds, and the letter C
will appear. To hold in the CAL switch, insert a
paper clip into the small hole on the bottom of the
mirror housing. The display will show a number first, but keep holding until the letter
C appears.
3. For quick calibration, drive the vehicle in a
360-degree circle at less than
5 mph (8 km/h) until
the display reads a compass direction.
For nonnal
calibration, drive the vehicle
on your everyday
routine, and the compass will eventually calibrate.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north.
In some areas, the difference between
the two can
be great enough to cause false compass
readings.
If this happens, follow these instructions
to set the variance for your particular location:
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1. Find your location on the zone map. Note the
zone number.
2. Hold in the CAL switch (on the bottom of the mirror
housing) for five seconds
until the current zone entry
number appears in the display.
To hold in the CAL
switch, insert a paper clip into the small hole on the
bottom
of the mirror housing.
3. Press the CAL switch until the number for the new
zone entry
is displayed.
Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop
pressing the
CAL switch and the display will show
compass direction within a few seconds.
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Power Remote Control Mirror
The control on the driver’s
door armrest operates both
outside rearview mirrors. Rotate the control
knob
to choose the right or
left mirror.
To adjust the mirror, push the control knob in the
direction you want the mirror to go. Adjust each mirror
so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area
behind your vehicle.
When you operate the rear window defogger, it also
warms both outside mirrors to help clear them
of fog
or ice.
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option)
The driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare
of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by
the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror. See
“Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror” earlier in
this section.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s
surface is curved
so you can see more fiom the driver’s
seat.
This mirror does not have a dimming feature.
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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 your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
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Visor Vanity Mirror Illuminated Rear Seat Visor Vanity Mirror
To use
one, turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to (Concours Only)
see the mirror.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or
dim the lamp.
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Move the slide switch up or down to brighten
or
dim the lamp. Your vehicle has been prewired
for dealer installation of
a Cadillac dual-mode (analog/TDMA) cellular
telephone.
A fixed mobile or a portable hand-held
system may be available for purchase. Either system
will have steering wheel telephone controls
and will
have information output through the DIC. Voice
activation and hands-free operation are standard
features. For more information, contact your Cadillac
dealer.
A user's guide is provided with the telephone.
Assist Handles
A folding handle above each door can be used when
getting out
of your vehicle.
Floor Mats
Your Cadillac is equipped with rubber-backed front and
rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and
using a spot cleaner,
if necessary. Do not machine wash.
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(@ Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the rear window warrn the glass.
Press the button to turn on the rear defogger. With it,
the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated.
The system will automatically shut off after
10 minutes. If further defogging is desired, press the
button again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Scraping the inside of your rear window could
cut and damage the heating grids.
Your warranty
would not cover this damage.
And don’t put
decals there;
you might have to scrape them off.
Steering Wheel Controls for
Climate Control
Some heating and cooling
controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some audio controls. See
“Steering Wheel Controls
for Audio System’’ later in
this section.
# FAN SPEED: Press the up arrow lever to increase
the
fan speed and the down arrow lever to decrease
fan speed.
TEMP: Press the up arrow lever to increase
the temperature and the down arrow lever to
decrease temperature.
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