CADILLAC DTS 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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Instrument Panel Overview
Column-Shift Model shown, Console-Shift Model similar
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 217.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 240.
C. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 193.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 223.
E. Horn. SeeHorn on page 164.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 296.
G. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation
on page 122.
H. Traction Control System Button (Column-Shift
Vehicles). SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 309.
I. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist and
Adaptive Cruise Control Display (If Equipped).
SeeUltrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA) on page 202andAdaptive
Cruise Control on page 179.
J. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 210.K. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 164.
L. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 268.
M. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 106.
N. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 199.
O. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 166.
P. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 363.
Q. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 125.
R. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 166.
S. Cruise Control or Adaptive Cruise Control.
SeeCruise Control on page 176orAdaptive
Cruise Control on page 179.
T. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 210.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 155.
Valet Lockout Switch. SeeValet Lockout
Switch on page 112.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the
police and others that you have a problem.
The front and rear turn signal lamps will ash
on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
towards the center of
the instrument panel.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.While the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals do not work.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
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Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel lets you adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel
to the highest level to give your legs more room
when you enter and exit the vehicle.
The lever that lets you tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the
wheel and pull the lever.
Then move the wheel to
a comfortable position
and release the lever to
lock the wheel in place.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
If your vehicle has this
feature, the power tilt
wheel control is located
on the left side of the
steering column.
To operate the power tilt feature, push the control
up and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the
control down and the steering wheel will go 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 259andMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 12.
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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.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 167.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 167.
Flash-To-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 172.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 172.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 175.
_Heated Washer Fluid. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 175.
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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 246.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 455.
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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Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System
If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read
this entire section before using it.
The 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 interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system
provides an audible and visual alert if you
approach a vehicle too quickly that is directly
ahead. FCA also provides a visual alert with no
audible alert if you are following another vehicle
much too closely. The FCA alert symbol is located
on top of the instrument panel to the right of the
driver. FCA uses the Adaptive Cruise Control radar
to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path,
within a distance of 328 ft (100 m) and operates
at speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h).
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{CAUTION:
FCA is only a warning system and does
not apply the brakes. When you are
approaching a vehicle or object too
rapidly or when you are following a
vehicle too closely that is ahead of you,
FCA may not provide you with enough
time to avoid a collision. FCA is not
designed to warn the driver of pedestrians
or animals. Your complete attention is
always required while driving and you
should be ready to take action and apply
the brakes. For more information,
seeDefensive Driving on page 302.The FCA control is
located on the steering
wheel.
To enable or disable FCA, press the Adaptive
Cruise Control button. SeeAdaptive Cruise Control
on page 179.
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FCA is enabled when the green light on the button
is lit. FCA is disabled when the indicator light is
amber.
{CAUTION:
On winding roads, FCA may not detect
a vehicle ahead. You could crash into
a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on
FCA on winding roads.
When weather limits visibility,
such as in fog, rain, or snow, FCA
performance is limited. There may not
be enough warning distance to the
vehicle in front of you. Do not rely
on FCA in low visibility conditions.
{CAUTION:
When FCA is enabled, the Adaptive Cruise
Control switch is on. If you press another
Adaptive Cruise Control button, you might
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose
control. Be careful not to press adaptive
cruise buttons unless you want to use
cruise control.
Alerting the Driver
The FCA alert symbol
will ash and a warning
beep will sound when
driver action may be
required.
The alert symbol will ash when:
Your vehicle is approaching another vehicle
too quickly.
Your vehicle is following a vehicle ahead of
you much too closely.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 302for more
information.
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