instrument panel CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G User Guide

Rear Power Sunshade
If your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helps to
reduce the amount of heat and light entering the
rear window.
The switch is located on
the overhead console.
The rear power sunshade is located in the rear shelf.
It only works while the ignition is on or while the
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-24.
To raise the power sunshade, press and release the
switch. To close the power sunshade, press and release
the switch again.
Never store objects on the rear shelf because they may
get caught in the sunshade or be tossed about in
your vehicle.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,
they do not make it impossible to steal.
Valet Lockout Switch
The valet lockout switch
is located inside the
glove box.
9(Off):Press this side of the button to turn the
lockout feature off. When the lockout feature is off, you
can open the trunk using either the keyless entry
transmitter or the trunk release button located near the
headlamp switch on the instrument panel.
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— (On):Press this side of the button to turn the lockout
feature on. When the lockout feature is turned on, the
trunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless entry
transmitter or the trunk release button located near
the headlamp switch on the instrument panel.
If the valet lockout feature is on it will also disable the
Universal Home Remote transmitter, if equipped.
Locking the glove box with your key will also help to
secure your vehicle.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 2-5andTrunk on page 2-12for additional
information.
Content Theft-Deterrent
The security light is
located on the instrument
panel cluster.To arm the system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch with
the door open or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The security light will ash.
3. Close all the doors. The security light will come on
and stay on for approximately 30 seconds.
If a door or the trunk is opened without a key or a RKE
transmitter the horn will sound and the lamps will
ash for about 30 seconds.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock
the doors with a key or use the manual door lock.
It arms only if you use a power door lock with the door
open or the RKE transmitter.
To avoid arming the alarm by accident:
Lock the vehicle with the door key or the manual
door lock.
Always unlock a door with a key or use the RKE
transmitter system. Pressing the unlock button
on the RKE transmitter, or unlocking a door with the
key disarms the content theft-deterrent system.
Unlocking a door any other way will activate
the alarm when a door or the trunk is opened.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal is
located to the left of the
regular brake pedal,
near the driver’s door.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot and push the parking brake
pedal down with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it
does not, you need to have your vehicle serviced.A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set,
the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h). The brake light will come on and
stay on until the parking brake is released. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 3-60for more
information.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot and push the parking
brake pedal down with your left foot. When you lift your
left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the
released position.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-27.
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The front display is located on top of the instrument panel
to the right of the driver. The front display will have either
three or six lights to provide distance and system
information. With Adaptive Cruise control (ACC), it will
have three lights along with the ACC lights. Without ACC,
it will have six lights. High-toned beeps from the front
speakers are for objects detected near the front bumper.
The rear display is located near the rear window and
can be seen by looking over your right shoulder.
The rear display uses three color-coded lights to provide
distance and system information. Low-toned beeps
from the rear speakers are for the rear bumper.
How the System Works
UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift
lever is moved out of PARK (P). The system does
not work at a forward or reverse speed greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).
To be detected, objects must be at least 10 inches
(25.4 cm) off the ground and below hood or trunk level.
Objects must also be within 4 feet (1.2 m) in front of
your vehicle and 8 feet (2.5 m) from your rear bumper.
This distance may be less during warmer or humid
weather.
When backing, if objects are detected at the same time
near both the front and rear bumpers, both color-coded
light displays will notify you of objects close to each
bumper. If there are objects detected near both bumpers,
the beeps will only be sounded to notify that objects are
close to the rear bumper. However, if while you are
backing and an object comes within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the
front bumper, and at the same time there is another
object further than 1 ft (0.3 m) from the rear bumper, then
the beeps will only be sounded to notify you of the closer
object that is near the front bumper.
The system can be disabled using the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See “Parking Assist” underDIC Operation
and Displays on page 3-70for more information. Front Parking Assist
Display
Rear Parking Assist
Display
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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 you cross a detected lane marking, the LDW
symbol will ash and you will hear three beeps. LDW will
not warn you if your turn signal is on or if you make a
sharp maneuver. Before making a lane change,
check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder
for vehicles and hazards, and start your turn signal
before changing lanes.
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.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-7
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-9
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System..............3-10
Flash-to-Pass...............................................3-13
Windshield Wipers........................................3-13
Rainsense™ II Wipers...................................3-14
Windshield Washer.......................................3-15
Cruise Control..............................................3-16
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................3-19
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-32
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-35
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-35
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-35
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-36
Cornering Lamps..........................................3-37
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-37
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-37
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-37Entry Lighting...............................................3-37
Parade Dimming...........................................3-38
Reading Lamps............................................3-38
Footwell Lamps............................................3-38
Battery Load Management.............................3-38
Electric Power Management...........................3-39
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.....................3-40
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-40
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-40
Ashtray(s)....................................................3-41
Analog Clock...............................................3-42
Climate Controls............................................3-42
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-42
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-48
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-49
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-51
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-53
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-54
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-55
Tachometer.................................................3-55
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-56
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-57
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-58
Charging System Light..................................3-60
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-60
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-61
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-62
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light.............................3-62
Lane Departure Warning Light........................3-63
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-63
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-64
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-64
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-65
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-67
Security Light...............................................3-68
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-68
Lights On Reminder......................................3-68
Cruise Control Light......................................3-68
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-69
Fuel Gage...................................................3-69Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-70
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-70
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-75
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-87
Audio System(s).............................................3-96
Setting the Clock..........................................3-97
Radio(s) (MP3)...........................................3-100
Using an MP3............................................3-111
XM Radio Messages...................................3-117
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-118
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-118
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-118
Radio Reception.........................................3-119
Backglass Antenna......................................3-120
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-120
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
Console-Shift Model shown, Column-Shift Model similar
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-48.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-70.
C. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-32.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-54.
E. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-118.
G. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist and
Adaptive Cruise Control Display (If Equipped). See
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
on page 2-40andAdaptive Cruise Control on
page 3-19.
H. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-42.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-96.
K. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-37.
M. Lane Departure Warning. SeeLane Departure
Warning (LDW) on page 2-46.N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
O. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-12.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-30.
Q. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 3-7.
R. Cruise Control or Adaptive Cruise Control. See
Cruise Control on page 3-16orAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 3-19.
S. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6. Power Tilt
and Telescopic Steering Wheel (If Equipped).
SeePower Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column on page 3-7.
T. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-42.
U. Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift
Vehicles). SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-5.
V. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-27.
W. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-40.
X. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-59. Valet
Lockout Switch. SeeValet Lockout Switch on
page 2-18.
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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 on the
instrument panel.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press again to turn the
ashers completely off.
The hazard warning ashers work 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.
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.
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