ECO mode CADILLAC DTS 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Climate Controls
A. Fan Control
B. Display
C. Air Delivery Mode
Control
D. Driver and
Passenger
Temperature
Controls
E. Air Conditioning
F. Outside Air or AUX
G. Air Recirculation
H. PASS (Passenger
Climate Control)
I. Rear Window
Defogger
SeeDual Climate Control System on page 4-36. Forvehicles with rear climate control, seeRear ClimateControl System on page 4-42.
Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with RearClimate Control
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What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends anelectrical signal triggering a release of gas fromthe inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causingthe bag to break out of the cover and deploy. Theinflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part ofthe airbag module.
Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steeringwheel and instrument panel. For vehicles withseat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbagmodules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to thedoor. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there areairbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle, near theside windows that have occupant seating positions.
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel orthe instrument panel. In moderate to severe sidecollisions, even belted occupants can contact the insideof the vehicle.
Airbags supplement the protection provided by safetybelts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of theimpact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body,stopping the occupant more gradually. Seat-mountedside impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the forceof the impact more evenly over the occupant’supper body.
But airbags would not help in many types of collisions,primarily because the occupant’s motion is nottoward those airbags. SeeWhen Should an AirbagInflate? on page 2-63for more information.
Airbags should never be regarded as anything morethan a supplement to safety belts.
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{WARNING:
A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may
have also damaged important functions in the
vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and
steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears
to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may
be concealed damage that could make it difficult
to safely operate the vehicle.
Use caution if you should attempt to restart the
engine after a crash has occurred.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from theright front passenger airbag.
•Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an
airbag inflates, you will need some new parts forthe airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbagsystem will not be there to help protect you inanother crash. A new system will include airbagmodules and possibly other parts. The servicemanual for your vehicle covers the need to replaceother parts.
•The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic
module which records information after a crash.SeeVehicle Data Recording and Privacy onpage 8-18andEvent Data Recorders on page 8-19.
•Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag
systems. Improper service can mean that anairbag system will not work properly. See yourdealer/retailer for service.
Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for theright front passenger position. The passenger airbagstatus indicator will be visible on the overhead consolewhen the vehicle is started.
The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,are visible during the system check. If you are usingremote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle froma distance, you may not see the system check.
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Express-Down/Up Windows
Windows with the express feature allow the windows tobe raised and lowered all the way without holdingthe switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activatethe express feature.
The express mode can be canceled at any time bybriefly pressing or pulling the switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
If any object is in the path of the window whenthe express-up is active, the window will stop at theobstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position.Weather conditions such as severe icing may alsocause the window to auto-reverse. The windowwill return to normal operation once the obstructionor condition is removed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
{WARNING:
If express override is activated, the window will not
reverse automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be damaged. Before
you use express override, make sure that all people
and obstructions are clear of the window path.
In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can beoverridden in a supervised mode. Hold the windowswitch all the way up to the second position. The windowwill rise for as long as the switch is held. Once theswitch is released, the express mode is re-activated.
In this mode, the window can still close on an object inits path. Use care when using the override mode.
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearviewmirror with a compass display. Automatic dimmingreduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle.The dimming feature comes on and the indicator lightilluminates each time the vehicle is started.
O(On/Off):Press and holdOfor about three
seconds to turn the dimming feature and compassdisplay on or off.
AUTO3(Vehicles with Intellibeam™):Press and
hold for approximately three seconds to turn thecompass display on or off. SeeExterior Lamps onpage 4-25for more information.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use asoft towel dampened with water.
Compass
Compass Operation
PressOor AUTO3, depending on the vehicle, to
turn the compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on, aftera few seconds, the mirror will display the compassheading. The compass automatically calibrates as thevehicle is driven.
Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds, the display does not show thecorrect direction, (for example, N for North), theremay be a strong magnetic field interfering with thecompass. Interference can be caused by a magneticantenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or asimilar magnetic item.
The compass can be placed in calibration mode
manually by pressing and holdingOor AUTO3,
depending on the vehicle, until a C is shown inthe compass display.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle incircles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the displayreads a direction.
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Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)
This vehicle may have the Universal Home RemoteSystem. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode(LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remotebuttons, follow the instructions below.
This system provides a way to replace up to three remotecontrol transmitters used to activate devices such asgarage door openers, security systems, and homeautomation devices.
Do not use this system with any garage door openerthat does not have the stop and reverse feature.This includes any garage door opener modelmanufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely before attempting toprogram the transmitter. Because of the steps involved,it may be helpful to have another person assist withprogramming the transmitter.
Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitterfor use in other vehicles, as well as, for futureprogramming. Only the original remote controltransmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. Theprogrammed buttons should be erased when thevehicle is sold or the lease ends. See “Erasing UniversalHome Remote Buttons” later in this section.
Park the vehicle outside of the garage whenprogramming a garage door. Be sure that people andobjects are clear of the garage door or gate that is beingprogrammed.
Programming Universal Home
Remote — Rolling Code
For questions or help programming the Universal HomeRemote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go tolearcar2u.com.
Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are RollingCode units.
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2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from leftto right as follows:
•When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.”
•When a switch is in the down position, write
“Right.”
•If a switch is set between the up and down
position, write “Middle.”
The switch settings written down in Step 2 nowbecome the button strokes to be entered into theUniversal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure toenter the switch settings written down in Step 2, inorder from left to right, into the Universal HomeRemote, when completing Step 4.
3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all threebuttons at the same time for about three seconds.Release the buttons to put the Universal HomeRemote into programming mode.
4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter eachswitch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’sUniversal Home Remote. You will have two andone-half minutes to complete Step 4. Nowpress one button on the Universal Home Remotefor each switch setting as follows:
•If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in
the vehicle.
•If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in
the vehicle.
•If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in
the vehicle.
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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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Automatic Operation
AUTO9(Automatic Fan):When this position is
selected on the fan control, the system adjusts the fanspeed. If the OnStar®system is activated when thisposition is selected, the climate control fan speedwill lower.
AUTO (Automatic Mode):
1. Turn the fan control to the AUTO position.
2. Turn the mode control to the AUTO position.
3. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable settingbetween 21°C (68°F) and 26°C (78°F).
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature settingwill not cause the system to heat or cool any faster.In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fanspeeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle untilwarmer air is available. The system starts outblowing air at the floor but may change modesautomatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain thechosen temperature setting. The length of timeneeded to warm the interior depends on the outsidetemperature and temperature of the vehicle.
4. Wait 20 to 30 minutes for the system to stabilize inorder for the system to regulate automatically. Thenadjust the temperature as necessary to find yourcomfort setting.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center ofthe instrument panel near the windshield. For moreinformation on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later inthis section.
After the vehicle is started, the display shows the interiortemperature settings and the outside temperature.
If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or modecontrol, the system automatically controls the airconditioning compressor. The A/C compressor will runautomatically even at cool outside temperatures in orderto dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator light is lit whenthe system is operating automatically, even at near
freezing outside temperatures. Press#on the fan
control to turn off the A/C. For improved window clearingperformance in defog or defrost modes, the A/Ccompressor runs automatically.
h(AUTO RECIRCULATION):If the AUTO position
is selected on either the fan or mode control, thesystem automatically controls the air inlet to supplyfresh outside air or recirculate the interior air to cool thecar faster. The light on the recirculation button willcome on when the system changes to recirculation.
Outside air can be forced by pressinghwhen
the light is lit. For vehicles without rear climate controls,
press:to force outside air. The next time AUTO
fan or mode is selected, the air inlet will reset back toAUTO operation.
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There is also an interiortemperature sensorlocated next to the steeringwheel that measures thetemperature of the airinside the vehicle.
There is also an exterior temperature sensor locatedbehind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside airtemperature and helps maintain the temperatureinside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehiclecould cause a false reading in the displayedtemperature.
In order to prevent false temperature readings atstartup, the displayed temperature will not change untilthe following occurs:
•Vehicle speed is above 16 km/h (10 mph) for
5 minutes.
•Vehicle speed is above 51 km/h (32 mph) for 2 and
a half minutes.
The climate control system uses the information fromthese sensors to maintain your comfort setting byadjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the airdelivery mode. The system may also supply coolerair to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. Therecirculation mode will also be used as needed tomaintain cool outlet temperatures.
Outlet Adjustment
For the front outlets, use the thumbwheel located beloweach outlet to change the direction of the airflow. Use thethumbwheel located next to the outlets to shut the airflowor to open the outlets and re-direct the air.
For the rear outlets, slide the lever left or right and up ordown to change the direction of the airflow.
Operation Tips
•Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that mayblock the flow of air into your vehicle.
•Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
•Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle moreeffectively.
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