cruise control CADILLAC DTS 2010 1.G Owner's Guide

The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrumentpanel cluster will flash when the system is operating.SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning Lighton page 4-54andStabiliTrak®Indicator Light onpage 4-54for more information. The system may beheard or felt while it is working. This is normal.
The SERVICE STABILITRAK message is displayed andthe TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrumentpanel cluster comes on if there is a problem with thesystem. When this light and the SERVICESTABILITRAK message are on, the system is notworking. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) thatlimits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery roadconditions. The system operates only if it senses that thefront wheels are spinning too much or beginning to losetraction. When this happens, the system works the frontbrakes and reduces engine power (by closing the throttleand managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin.
The TCS and StabiliTrak®
light will flash when thesystem is limitingwheel spin.
The system may be heard or felt while it is working, butthis is normal. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)Warning Light on page 4-54for more information.
If the vehicle is in cruise control when TCS begins tolimit wheel spin, the cruise control will automaticallydisengage. The cruise control may be re-engaged whenroad conditions allow. SeeCruise Control on page 4-12.
The SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message inthe DIC and the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light comes onif there is a problem with the traction control system.SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67.
When this light and the SERVICE TRACTIONCONTROL message are on, the system will not limitwheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle tractionand affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Alwaysdrive slower in these types of driving conditionsand avoid driving through large puddles anddeep-standing or flowing water.
{WARNING:
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not
work as well in a quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could lose control of
the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water or a
car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until
the brakes work normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
Driving through flowing water could cause your
vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you
and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be very cautious about
trying to drive through flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up underyour vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road is wet enough andyou are going fast enough. When your vehicle ishydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tipsinclude:
•Allow extra following distance.
•Pass with caution.
•Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
•Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled.
•Have good tires with proper tread depth. SeeTires
on page 6-46.
•Turn off cruise control.
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between thetires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet icecan occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rainbegins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoiddriving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can betreated with salt or sand.
Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerategently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quicklycauses the wheels to spin and makes the surface underthe tires slick, so there is even less traction.
Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surfaceunder the tires even more.
TheTraction Control System (TCS) on page 5-6improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads, butslow down and adjust your driving to the roadconditions. When driving through deep snow, turn offthe traction control system to help maintain vehiclemotion at lower speeds.
TheAntilock Brake System (ABS) on page 5-4improvesvehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads,but apply the brakes sooner than when on drypavement.
Allow greater following distance on any slippery roadand watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur onotherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surfaceof a curve or an overpass can remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steeringmaneuvers and braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped, on slippery surfaces.
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Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44AirbagAdding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73Airbag SystemHow Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 2-72What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . . 2-66When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60AirbagsPassenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
AntennaBackglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 4-121Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53Appearance CareAluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97Care of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96Fabric/Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94Interior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-91Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93Sheet Metal Damage . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98Speaker Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97Wood Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94Ashtray(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
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Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56CoolantEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23Engine Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60Cruise Control, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6Customer InformationService Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 8-17Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
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Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Disc, MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4DoorCentral Door Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62DIC Vehicle Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67DrivingAt Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11Before a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
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Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47LampsCornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Footwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26LATCH System for Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45LightingEntry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31LightsAirbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Lights (cont.)Highbeam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-60StabiliTrak®Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56Traction Control System (TCS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18Lockout Switch, Valet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18LocksCentral Door Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45LumbarMassaging Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Lumbar Controls, Rear Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
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