service CADILLAC DTS 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

R (Reverse):Use this gear to back up.
Notice:Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle ismoving forward could damage the transmission.The repairs would not be covered by the vehiclewarranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicleis stopped.
Also use this gear to rock the vehicle back and forth toget out of snow, ice or sand without damaging thetransmission. SeeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,Ice, or Snow on page 5-17for additional information.
N (Neutral):In this position, the engine does notconnect with the wheels. To restart when you arealready moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, useN (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.
{WARNING:
Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear
while the engine is running at high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) withthe engine running at high speed may damagethe transmission. The repairs would not be coveredby the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine isnot running at high speed when shifting the vehicle.
D (Drive):This position is for normal driving. Itprovides the best fuel economy for the vehicle. If youneed more power for passing, and you are:
•Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
•Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
The transmission will shift down to the next gear andhave more power.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditionscould result in skidding, see Skidding underLoss ofControl on page 5-10.
Notice:Driving the vehicle if you notice that it ismoving slowly or not shifting gears as you increasespeed may damage the transmission. Have thevehicle serviced right away. You can drive in2 (Second) when you are driving less than 35 mph(55 km/h) and D (Drive) for higher speeds until then.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal islocated to the left of theregular brake pedal,near the driver door.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown, then push the parking brake pedal down.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light onthe instrument panel cluster should come on. If itdoes not, you need to have the vehicle serviced.
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set,the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greaterthan 5 mph (8 km/h). The brake light will come on andstay on until the parking brake is released. SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 4-52for moreinformation.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down.When you lift your foot off the parking brake pedal,the pedal will follow your foot to the released position.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on canoverheat the brake system and cause prematurewear or damage to brake system parts. Make surethat the parking brake is fully released and the brakewarning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,seeTowing a Trailer on page 5-26.
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Console Shift
If the console shift cannot be moved out of P (Park)
1. Apply the regular brakes.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORYposition. SeeIgnition Positions on page 3-23formore information.
3. Push the shift lever all the way into P (Park).
4. Then, shift into the desired gear.
If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park),consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towingservice.
Column Shift
If the column shift cannot be moved out of P (Park)
1. Apply the regular brakes.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY position. SeeIgnition Positionson page 3-23for more information.
3. Shift out of the P (Park) position to the N (Neutral)position.
4. Move the column shift to the desired gear.
If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park),consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towingservice.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{WARNING:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that
can burn.
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When the System Does Not Seem To Work
Properly
Occasional missed alerts can occur under normalcircumstances and will increase in wet conditions. Thesystem does not need to be serviced due to anoccasional missed alert. The number of missed alertswill increase with increased rainfall or road spray.
If the SBZA displays do not light up when the system ison and vehicles are in the blind zone, the systemmay need service. Take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer.
SBZA is designed to ignore stationary objects; however,the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails,signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. This isnormal system operation, the vehicle does not needservice.
SBZA does not operate when the left or right cornersof the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions,seeWashing Your Vehicle on page 6-95. If the DICstill displays the SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEMUNAVAILABLE message after cleaning the bumper, seeyour dealer/retailer.
The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attachedto the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending outto either side of the vehicle.
When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than thedriver turning it off, the driver will not be able to turnSBZA back on using the DIC. The SIDE BLIND ZONEALERT ON option will not be selectable if theconditions for normal system operation are not met.Until normal operating conditions for SBZA are met, youshould not rely upon SBZA while driving.
SBZA Error Messages
The following messages may appear in the DIC:
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF:Thismessage indicates that the driver has turned thesystem off.
SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE:Thismessage indicates that the SBZA system is disabledbecause the sensor is blocked and cannot detectvehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blockedby mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavyrainstorms. This message may also activate duringheavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does notneed service. For cleaning, seeWashing YourVehicle on page 6-95.
SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM:If thismessage appears, both SBZA displays will remain onindicating there is a problem with the SBZA system.If these displays remain on after continued driving, thesystem needs service. Take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer.
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This symbol will change to amber and flash and threebeeps will sound if you cross a detected lane markingwithout using the turn signal.
If the LDW symbol does not appear, LDW is notcurrently operating and will not warn you.
To change the volume of the warning chime, see ChimeVolume underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-80for more information.
When the System Does Not Seem To Work
Properly
The LDW symbol will not appear when the system ishaving difficulty seeing the lines on the road or ifthe view of the camera on the windshield is blockedwith mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, if the windshield isdamaged, or when weather limits visibility, such as whiledriving in fog, rain, or snow conditions. This is normaloperation, the vehicle does not need service. Forcleaning instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle onpage 6-95.
LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks,shadows, cracks in the road, or other roadimperfections. This is normal system operation, thevehicle does not need service.
LDW Error Message
SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM:Thismessage may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW isnot working properly. If this message remains onafter continued driving, the system needs service.Take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer.
LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE:Thismessage may appear in the DIC if LDW does notactivate due to a temporary condition.
Universal Home Remote
System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-20forinformation regarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rules andRSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
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Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime sounds andthe Driver Information Center (DIC) will display TURNSIGNAL ON after driving about a mile as a reminder toturn it off. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages onpage 4-67.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward to change the headlamps from lowbeam to high. Pull the lever back and then release it tochange from high beam to low.
This light on the instrumentpanel cluster will be on,indicating high-beamusage.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System
If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read thisentire section before using it.
The system operates on a radio frequency subject toFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules andwith 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 undesiredoperation 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 undesiredoperation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment.
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{WARNING:
When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked
by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle
ahead. FCA may not help you avoid a collision
under these conditions. Do not use FCA when the
radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your
radar clean. See “Cleaning the System” under
Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4-15.
{WARNING:
FCA may not detect and warn soon enough to
stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects
ahead of you. You could crash into an object
ahead of you. Do not rely on FCA when
approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles or
other objects.
Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may occasionally provide alerts that you considerunnecessary. It could respond to a turning vehicleahead of you, guard rails, signs, and other stationaryobjects. This is normal operation, your vehicle does notneed service.
Other Messages
There are three messages that may appear on theDriver Information Center (DIC). They are CLEANRADAR, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and SERVICERADAR CRUISE. SeeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4-67.
Cleaning the System
The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean thelens. See “Cleaning the System” underAdaptiveCruise Control on page 4-15.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control works on hills dependsupon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of thehills. When going up steep hills, you might have tostep on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’sspeed. When going downhill, you might have to brake orshift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speeddown. Applying the brake or shifting into a lower gearends cruise control. If you need to apply the brakeor shift to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhillslope, you might not want to attempt to use thecruise control feature.
Ending Cruise Control
To turn off the cruise control, step lightly on the brakepedal, or press the cancel button on the steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased whenthe cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
Adaptive Cruise Control
For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entiresection before using it.
The system operates on a radio frequency subject toFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules andwith 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 undesiredoperation 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 undesiredoperation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an enhancement totraditional cruise control. It allows you to keep cruisecontrol engaged in moderate traffic conditions withouthaving to constantly reset your cruise control.ACC uses radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead inyour path, within a distance of 100 m (330 ft), andoperates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). When it isengaged by the driver, the system can apply limitedbraking or acceleration of the vehicle automatically tomaintain a selected follow distance to the vehicle ahead.Braking is limited to 2.45 m/sec2 (0.25 g’s) ofdeceleration, which is comparable to moderate
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When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACCcould lose track of the vehicle in your lane andaccelerate your vehicle. When this happens the VehicleAhead symbol will not appear.
ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane andapply the brakes.
ACC may, occasionally, provide a driver alert and/orbraking that you consider unnecessary. It could respondto signs, guardrails, and other stationary objectswhen entering or exiting a curve. This is normaloperation. Your vehicle does not need service.
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Erasing Set Speed Memory
Press the ACC button or turn the ignition off.
Other Messages
There are three additional messages that may appearon the DIC. They are SERVICE RADAR CRUISE,RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN RADAR.These messages will appear to indicate a problem withthe ACC. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages onpage 4-67for more information.
Cleaning the System
The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean thelens. Remember, do not use ACC in icy conditions,or when visibility is low, such as in fog, rain or snow.
The emblem/lens is located in the center of the grille.
To clean the emblem/lens, wipe the surface with asoft cloth. After cleaning the emblem/lens, try to engagethe ACC. If you are unable to do so, see yourdealer/retailer.
Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamps controlis located on the instrumentpanel to the left of thesteering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
•Headlamps
•Taillamps
•Parking Lamps
•License Plate Lamps
•Instrument Panel Lights
•Fog Lamps
The exterior lamps control has four positions:
O(Off):Turns off the exterior lamps except for
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
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