ECU CADILLAC DTS 2009 1.G Workshop Manual

Coverage
Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles
(160 000 km), whichever comes rst.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In
Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission
from the owner is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Cadillac and General Motors of
Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes
or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notication.
Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve
the right to limit services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or
the same type of claim is made many times.
Cadillac Owner Privileges™
Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar
®. For security
reasons, the driver must present identication
before this service is given.
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or
Highway:Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and
cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when
the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
at tire with spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and properly inated.
It is your responsibility for the repair or replacement
of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty.
Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
Trip Routing Service:Detailed maps of North
America are provided when requested either
with the most direct route or the most scenic route.
Additional travel information is also available.
Allow three weeks for delivery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:
If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be reimbursed during
the 5 year/100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain
warranty period. Items considered are hotel,
meals, and rental car.
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms
and Conditions for information on data collection and
use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-51in
this manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-89
CD, MP3 .....................................................3-110
Center Console Storage...................................2-62
Center Flex Storage Unit.................................2-63
Center Seat...................................................1-10
Central Door Unlock System.............................2-11
Chains, Tire...................................................5-73
Charging System Light....................................3-56
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-61
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-93
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................1-36
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-33
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-52
Systems.....................................................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-42
Circuit Breakers..............................................5-95Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-92
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-90
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-87
Finish Care.................................................5-90
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-88
Interior.......................................................5-86
Leather......................................................5-88
Speaker Covers..........................................5-89
Tires..........................................................5-93
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-90
Weatherstrips
..............................................5-89
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-91
Wood Panels..............................................5-89
Climate Control System
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-46
Climate Control Systems
Dual ..........................................................3-40
Rear ..........................................................3-46
Clock............................................................3-39
Clock, Setting.................................................3-96
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compass...............................................1-11, 2-38
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-21
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Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-63
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-23
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-60
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-59
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-5
Cooling System..............................................5-22
Cornering Lamps............................................3-34
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-35
Courtesy Transportation...................................7-10
Cruise Control................................................3-16
Cruise Control, Active......................................3-19
Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System........................................................ 3-9
Cruise Control Light........................................3-66
Cupholders....................................................2-62
Customer Assistance......................................... 7-6
Offices......................................................... 7-6
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................... 7-6
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-16
Customer Satisfaction Procedure........................ 7-2D
Damage Repair, Collision.................................7-12
Data Recorders
Event.........................................................7-18
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................3-33
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Disc, MP3....................................................3-110
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Door
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-11
Locks........................................................2-10
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-67
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-68
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-86
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-73
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-12
Before a Long Trip......................................4-14
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunk.......................................................... 4-3
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K
Keyless Entry, Remote Operation........................ 2-5
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-49
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-61
Lamps
Cornering...................................................3-34
Courtesy....................................................3-35
Daytime Running (DRL)................................3-33
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-34
Footwell.....................................................3-36
Reading.....................................................3-35
Lane Departure Warning..................................2-49
Lane Departure Warning Light..........................3-59
Lap Belt ........................................................1-31
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-26
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-43
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-35
Parade Dimming..........................................3-35Lights
Airbag Readiness........................................3-54
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-57
Brake System Warning.................................3-56
Charging System.........................................3-56
Cruise Control.............................................3-66
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-59
Exterior Lamps............................................3-29
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-13
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-65
Highbeam On.............................................3-66
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
Lane Departure Warning...............................3-59
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-65
Oil Pressure...............................................3-64
On Reminder..............................................3-33
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-55
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-53
Security.....................................................3-65
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-58
Tire Pressure..............................................3-60
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-58
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-19
Lockout Switch, Valet......................................2-20
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Locks
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-11
Door ..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door ................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-10
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-43
Lumbar
Massaging Controls....................................... 1-4
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
Lumbar Controls, Rear Power...........................1-11
M
Magnetic Ride Control....................................... 4-8
Maintenance
Footnotes..................................................... 6-7
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-5
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-61
Massaging Lumbar Controls............................... 1-4
Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering Wheel Controls.... 1-6
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-73
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature............................................1-11
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-40
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-41
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-41
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-40
Park Tilt.....................................................2-41
MP3 ............................................................3-110
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PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-23
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Performance Shifting.......................................2-32
Phone
Bluetooth
®................................................3-116
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.........................................5-95
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Rear Lumbar Controls..................................1-11
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-8
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-26
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-31
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-7
Windows....................................................2-16
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts..........................1-31
Privacy..........................................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-19
OnStar.......................................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID).............7-19
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
Proposition 65 Warning, California....................... 5-4
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-19
Radio(s)........................................................3-99
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................3-116
Reception.................................................3-128
Setting the Clock.........................................3-96
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-127
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-14
Reading Lamps..............................................3-35
Rear Climate Control System............................3-46
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Heated Seats.........................................1-10
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-63
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-38
Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature...............................................1-11
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-11
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility................. 7-7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
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Seats
Center Seat................................................1-10
Head Restraints............................................ 1-2
Heated and Cooled Seats.............................. 1-5
Heated Seats - Rear....................................1-10
Massaging Lumbar........................................ 1-4
Memory, Mirrors............................................ 1-6
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Lumbar, Rear ....................................1-11
Power Reclining Seatbacks............................. 1-8
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-51
Rear Seat Position......................................1-49
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-52
Security Light.................................................3-65
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-61
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Scheduling Appointments..............................7-10
Service Parts Identication Label.......................5-94
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-68Setting the Clock............................................3-96
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-93
Shifting
Out of Park................................................2-34
Shifting Into Park............................................2-33
Side Blind Zone Alert......................................2-45
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire.....................................................5-85
Installing....................................................5-77
Removing...................................................5-76
Storing.......................................................5-83
Specications and Capacities..........................5-103
Speedometer..................................................3-52
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light...............................3-58
StabiliTrak®System.......................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-26
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Steering Wheel
Heated........................................................ 3-7
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-127
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory....................... 1-6
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
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