radio CADILLAC DTS 2011 1.G User Guide

Black plate (47,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar
marks, shadows, cracks in the road, or other road
imperfections. This is normal system operation, the
vehicle does not need service.
LDW Error Message
SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM:This
message may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW is
not working properly. If this message remains on after
continued driving, the system needs service. Take your
vehicle to your dealer.
LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE: This
message may appear in the DIC if LDW does not
activate due to a temporary condition.
Universal Home Remote
System
See Radio Frequency Statementon page 8‑18for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry
Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)
This vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote
System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode
(LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home
Remote buttons, follow the instructions below.
This system provides a way to replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to activate devices
such as garage door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
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Section 4 Instrument Panel
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . 4-51
Traction Control System (TCS) WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 4-53
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Highbeam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 Driver Information Center (DIC)
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DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
DIC Vehicle Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Using an MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
XM Radio Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Navigation/Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . 4-116
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If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes
rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on
page 6‑104.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime sounds and
the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display TURN
SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile as a reminder
to turn it off. See DIC Warnings and Messages
on
page 4‑65.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward to change the headlamps from low beam
to high. Pull the lever back and then release it to
change from high beam to low.
This light on the
instrument panel cluster
will be on, indicating
high-beam usage.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System
For vehicles with this feature, read the following section
before using it.
This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio
frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with
Industry Canada Standards RSS‐210/220/310.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause interference.
2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
If the cruise control is already activated,
.Press the SET–button until the lower speed
desired is reached, then release it.
.To slow down in small amounts, press the
SET– button briefly. Each time this is done, the
vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle
speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the
vehicle slows down to the previous cruise control
speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control works on hills depends
upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed.
When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift
to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. When
the brakes are applied or you shift into a lower gear the
cruise control is disengaged.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
.To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the
brake pedal.
.Press the[button.
.Press theIbutton.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by
pressing the
Ibutton or if the ignition is turned off.
Adaptive Cruise Control
For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire
section before using it.
This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio
frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with
Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
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 undesired
operation of the device.
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When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow
the proper installation instructions included with the
equipment. SeeAdd-On Electrical Equipment
on
page 6‑103.
Notice: Hanging heavy equipment from the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty. The power outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Analog Clock
The analog clock is located on the instrument panel
above the radio. The clock is not connected with any
other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the
clock:
1. Locate the adjustment button directly below the clock face.
2. Push and hold the adjustment button to advance the clock hands. Holding the button down will
cause the clock to advance faster. Release the
button before reaching the desired time.
3. Push and release the button to increase the time by one minute increments until the desired time is
reached.
Climate Controls
Dual Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can
be controlled with this system.
Dual Climate Control System
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SeeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4‑65for
more information. This light could indicate that there are
problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the
vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light
on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air
conditioner.
Brake System Warning Light
The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining
circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal
braking performance, both circuits need to be working.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have the brake system inspected right away.
EnglishMetric
This light comes on briefly when the engine is turned
on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light
will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully.
If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it
means there is a brake problem.
If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and
stop carefully.The pedal may be harder to push, or the
pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to
stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for
service. See
Towing Your Vehicle on page 5‑24.
{WARNING:
The brake system might not be working properly if
the brake system warning light is on. Driving with
the brake system warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for service.
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DO NOT RESTORE:The customization features will
not be set to their factory default settings.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Exiting the Feature Settings Menu
The feature settings menu will be exited when any of
the following occurs:
.The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
.The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN.
.The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are
pressed.
.The end of the feature settings menu is reached
and exited.
.A 40 second time period has elapsed with no
selection made.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the
following pages to become familiar with its features.
{WARNING:
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
you or others. Do not give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non
audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving,
do the following while the vehicle is parked:
.Become familiar with the operation and controls of
the audio system.
.Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset
radio stations.
For more information, see Defensive Driving
on
page 5‑2.
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Notice:Contact your dealer before adding any
equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment could
interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine,
radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With
RAP, the audio system can be played even after the
ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP)
on page 3‑24for more information.
Setting the Clock
Radio with a Single CD or a Six-Disc
CD Player
The vehicle has an analog clock as well as the digital
radio clock. At the time of new vehicle delivery, the
digital radio clock display should be disabled. If you
decide to use the digital radio clock as well as the
analog clock, you can change the setting to enable the
radio clock display.
Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio
Clock
For the Single CD Player
To turn the radio clock display on or off:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the
Hbutton until the clock and date setting
menus appear.
3. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow tab until the menu for default clock and date
settings appear.
4. Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either ON or OFF. The ON
display indicates the radio clock display is disabled
and the OFF display indicates the radio clock
display is enabled. Press this pushbutton to toggle
the radio clock display on or off.
If the radio clock display is turned on, the screen
displays Radio Clock ON for 10 seconds, then
returns to the original clock display menu.
If the radio clock display is turned off, the screen
displays Radio Clock OFF for 10 seconds. The
menus for clock and date settings are removed,
and ON displays as a current status indicating that
the clock display can be turned on, if desired.
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The radio clock and analog clock are not synchronized.
Occasionally you might need to set the digital radio
clock using the procedure below to synchronize both
clocks.
For a Six-Disc CD Player
To turn the radio clock display on or off:1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the MENU button until
His displayed
3. Press the pushbutton located under
Huntil the
clock and date settings appear.
4. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow tab until the menu for default clock and date
settings appear.
5. Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either ON or OFF. The ON
display indicates the radio clock display is disabled
and the OFF display indicates the radio clock
display is enabled. Press this pushbutton to toggle
the radio clock display on or off.
If the radio clock display is turned on, the screen
displays Radio Clock ON for 10 seconds, then
returns to the original clock display menu. If the radio clock display is turned off, the screen
displays Radio Clock OFF for 10 seconds. The
menus for clock and date settings are removed,
and ON displays as a current status indicating that
the clock display can be turned on, if desired.
Setting the Time and Date
For the Single CD Player
This type of radio has aHbutton for setting the time
and date. To set the time and date:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press
Hand HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the tabs that you want to change. Every time the
pushbutton is pressed again, the time or the date if
selected, increases by one.
.Another way to increase the time or date, is to
press the right SEEK arrow or the
\FWD
button.
.To decrease the time or date, press the left
SEEK arrow or the
sREV button. You can
also turn the
aknob, located on the upper
right side of the radio faceplate, to adjust the
selected setting.
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For a Six-Disc CD Player
This type of radio has a MENU button for setting the
time and date. To set the time and date:1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the MENU button until
Hoption is displayed.
3. Press the pushbutton located under
Hand the HR,
MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day,
and year) displays.
4. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the tabs that you want to change. Every time the
pushbutton is pressed again, the time or the date if
selected, increases by one.
.Another way to increase the time or date, is to
press the right SEEK arrow or the
\FWD
button.
.To decrease the time or date, press the left
SEEK arrow or the
sREV button. You can
also turn the
aknob, located on the upper
right side of the radio faceplate, to adjust the
selected setting.
Changing the Time and Date Default
Setting
For the Single CD Player
To change the time and date default setting:
1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/
year to day/month/year, by pressing the
Hbutton.
2. Once the clock and date settings display along with the forward arrow tab, press the pushbutton
located under the forward arrow tab until the
time 12H and 24H, and the date MM/DD/YYYY
(month, day, and year) and DD/MM/YYYY (day,
month, and year) displays.
3. Press the pushbutton located under the desired option, then press the
Hbutton again to apply the
selected default, or let the screen time out.
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