windshield wipers CADILLAC DTS 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side ofthe steering column.
8:Use for a single wiping cycle.
6: Delays wiping cycle.
6:Slow wipes.
1:Fast wipes.
9:Turns the wipers off.
J:Press and release this paddle, located at the top
of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washerfluid on the windshield.
SeeWindshield Wipers on page 4-10andWindshieldWasher on page 4-11.
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Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions:
In order to shift out of P (Park), ignition must be in theON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedalmust be applied.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key to turn in theignition could cause damage to the switch orbreak the key. Use the correct key, make sure it isall the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If thekey cannot be turned by hand, see yourdealer/retailer.
A (LOCK/OFF):This is the only position in which theignition key can be inserted or removed. This positionlocks the ignition and transmission and steering column.
The steering can bind with the wheels turned offcenter. If this happens, move the steering wheel fromright to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.If this doesn’t work, the vehicle needs service.
B (ACC/ACCESSORY):This position lets the radio andwindshield wipers operate while the engine is off. Touse ACC/ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise.
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Instrument Panel Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3Tilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic SteeringColumn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10Rainsense™II Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25Wiper Activated Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29Headlamps on Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30Instrument Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32Footwell Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32Battery Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32Electric Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33Inadvertent Power Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33Battery Run-Down Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34Accessory Power Outlet(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34Ashtray(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Climate Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36Dual Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . .4-46Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-48Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-48Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4-49Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-50Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-51
Section 4 Instrument Panel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change Signals
23:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
N:Windshield Wipers
L:Windshield Washer
Flash-To-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrumentpanel cluster flashes in thedirection of the turn orlane change.
For vehicles with the side blind zone alert system, anarrow in the outside mirror flashes when the turn signalis used. SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) onpage 3-43for more information.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flashto signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lanechange is complete. If the lever is briefly pressed andreleased, the turn signal will flash three times.
The lever returns to its starting position when it isreleased.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashesrapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may beburned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers onpage 6-101.
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Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps tosignal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
The flash-to-pass feature will only work with theheadlamps on. It does not work with Daytime RunningLamps (DRL).
Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use.
If the headlamps are on low beam, pulling the turn signaltowards you will flash the high beams.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side ofthe steering column.
Turn the band with the wiper symbol on it to control thewindshield wipers.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, hold it on mist
until the wipers start, then release. The wipers stop afterone wipe. Several wipes, hold the band longer.
6(Delay): Use to set the delay time between wipe
cycles. The wiper speed can be set for a long or shortdelay between wipes. The closer the band is set tothe top of the lever, the shorter the delay.
6(Low Speed):Slow wipes.
1(High Speed):Fast wipes.
9(Off):Turns the wipers off.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before usingthem. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen orthaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools.
The vehicle has wiper-activated headlamps. After thewindshield wipers have completed eight wipe cycleswithin four minutes, the headlamps automaticallyturn on. SeeWiper Activated Headlamps on page 4-29for more information.
Rainsense™II Wipers
If the vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor ismounted on the interior of the windshield besidethe rearview mirror and is used to automatically operatethe wipers. This system operates by monitoring theamount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipesoccur as needed to clear the windshield dependingon the driving conditions and the sensitivity setting. Inlight rain or snow, fewer wipes will occur. In heavyrain or snow, wipes will occur more frequently.
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The system operates in the delay mode. If the system isleft on for long periods of time, occasional wipes mayoccur without any moisture on the windshield. Thisis normal and indicates that the Rainsense™systemis active.
The Rainsense™system is activated by turning thewiper control band to one of the five sensitivity levelswithin the delay area. The position closest to off isthe lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows morerain or snow to collect on the windshield betweenwipes. Turning the wiper band away from you to highersensitivity levels increases the sensitivity of thesystem and frequency of wipes. The highest sensitivitysetting, level five is closest to low. A single wipe willoccur each time you turn the wiper stalk to a highersensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level hasbeen increased.
Notice:Going through an automatic car wash withthe wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipersoff when going through an automatic car wash.
The MIST and wash cycle operates as normal and arenot affected by the Rainsense™function. The systemcan be overridden at any time by manually changing thewiper control to low or high speed.
Notice:Do not place stickers or other items on theexterior glass surface directly in front of the rainsensor.
Windshield Washer
{WARNING:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
J(Washer Fluid):Press and release this paddle,
located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, tospray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers willclear the windshield and either stop or return tothe preset speed. For more washer cycles, press andhold the paddle.
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Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lampsafter the windshield wipers are turned on and havecompleted eight wipe cycles within four minutes.
When the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, thewiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off. Thewiper-activated headlamps also turn off if the windshieldwipers are turned off.
Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp controlis left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp positionand the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during theday. Fully functional daytime running lamps are requiredon all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the turn signal lamps come onwhen the following conditions are met:
•It is still daylight and the ignition is on.
•The exterior lamp control is in the off position.
•The transmission is not in P (Park)
(United States only).
•The light sensor is covered or not detecting light.
See “Sensors” underDual Climate Control Systemon page 4-36.
When DRL are on, no other exterior lamps such as theparking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when theDRL are being used. The instrument panel will not be litup either.
When automatic lighting is on and it is dark enoughoutside, the turn signal lamps turn off and normallow-beam headlamp operation occurs.
When automatic lighting is on and it is bright enoughoutside, the regular lamps go off, and the DRLtakes over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, theautomatic headlamp system comes on immediately.Once you leave the garage, it will take approximatelyone minute for the automatic headlamp system tochange to DRL if there is light outside. During that delay,the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright asusual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness knobis in the full bright position. SeeInstrument PanelBrightness on page 4-31.
Turning on automatic lighting or the headlamps willdeactivate the DRL. If the parking lamps or thefog lamps were turned on instead, the DRL will stilldeactivate.
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Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner.
Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth orpaper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or amild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughlywhen cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and abuildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may causewiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they areworn or damaged.
Wipers can be damaged by:
•Extreme dusty conditions
•Sand and salt
•Heat and sun
•Snow and ice, without proper removal
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim
The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-platedwheels.
Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mildsoap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsingthoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may thenbe applied.
Notice:Chrome wheels and other chrome trim maybe damaged if the vehicle is not washed afterdriving on roads that have been sprayed withmagnesium, calcium or sodium chloride. Thesechlorides are used on roads for conditions such asice and dust. Always wash the vehicle’s chromewith soap and water after exposure.
Notice:Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasivepolishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that containacid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, coulddamage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairswould not be covered by the vehicle warranty.Use only approved cleaners on aluminum orchrome-plated wheels.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes onthem because they could damage the surface.Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels.
Notice:Using chrome polish on aluminum wheelscould damage the wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by the vehicle warranty. Use chromepolish on chrome wheels only.
Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, butavoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff offimmediately after application.
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Service Parts Identification Label
This label, on the spare tire cover, has the followinginformation:
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Model designation
•Paint information
•Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to thevehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damagethe vehicle and the damage would not be coveredby the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electricalequipment can keep other components fromworking as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even ifthe vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting toadd anything electrical to the vehicle, seeServicingYour Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2-72andAddingEquipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle onpage 2-73.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring system has four individual fuses.An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go onand off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens,have the headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internalcircuit breaker. If the wiper motor overheats due toheavy snow, the wipers will stop until the motor coolsand will then restart.
A fuse powers the wiper motor. If the fuse blows, thereis an electrical problem. Be sure to have it fixed.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46WarningsDIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Safety and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivWheelsAlignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64Where to Put the Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
WindshieldWasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44Wiper Blades, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97Wiper Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15Wiper Activated Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
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XM Radio Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107XM™ Satellite RadioAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
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