steering wheel CADILLAC DTS 2011 1.G Owners Manual
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
g:Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Vehicle Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
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A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑40.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑59.
C. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑25.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑45.
E. Horn on page 4‑3.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑114.
G. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
on page 3‑38.
Adaptive Cruise Control
on page 4‑14(If Equipped).
H. Analog Clock on page 4‑34.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
J. Audio System(s) on page 4‑86.
K. Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 3‑12.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑30.
M. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3‑45.
N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑5.
Windshield Wipers on page 4‑10. O.
Hood Release on page 6‑13.
P. Parking Brake on page 3‑29.
Q. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 4‑54.
R. Heated Steering Wheel
on page 4‑4(If Equipped).
S. Cruise Control
on page 4‑12(If Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control
on page 4‑14(If Equipped).
T. Tilt Wheel
on page 4‑3.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
on page 4‑4(If Equipped).
U. Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑34.
V. Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift Vehicles). See Traction Control System (TCS)
on
page 5‑6.
W. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑26.
X. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑33.
Y. Glove Box
on page 3‑54.
Valet Lockout Switch on page 3‑18.
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When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate control system may
come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.
Door Locks
From the outside, unlock the door using either the key
or the RKE transmitter.
From the inside, use the power door lock switches or
manual lock knobs located at the top of the door panel
near the window.
Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are
located on the front doors.
"(Unlock): Press to unlock the doors.
Q(Lock):Remove the key from the ignition and press
to lock the doors.
For more information, see:
.Door Locks on page 3‑9.
.Power Door Locks on page 3‑10.
.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationon page 3‑4.
Trunk Release
In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE
transmitter, there is a remote release
Vbutton
located to the left of the steering wheel, next to the
instrument panel brightness control. Press to open the
trunk.
See Trunk on page 3‑12.
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Memory Features
On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on
the driver door are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the
steering wheel position, if the vehicle has the power tilt
wheel and telescopic steering feature.
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the
steering column.
2. Press and hold “1”until two beeps sound.
3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”To recall the memory positions, press and release
“1”
or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep
will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and steering
wheel will move to the position previously stored for the
identified driver.
See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
on
page 2‑6for more information.
Easy Exit Driver Seat
The easy exit driver seat feature can move the seat
rearward and the power steering column, if equipped,
up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
S: Press to recall the easy exit seat position. The
vehicle must be in P (Park).
A single beep sounds. The driver seat will move
back, and if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and
telescopic steering feature, the power telescopic
steering column will move up and forward.
See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
on
page 2‑6and “Easy Exit Recall” and“Easy Exit Setup”
under DIC Vehicle Customizationon page 4‑77for
more information.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
This feature allows the position of the steering wheel to
be adjusted.
The adjustment lever is
located on the left side of
the steering column.
1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or down.
2. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control:
.Push the control up or down to tilt the steering
wheel up or down.
.Push the control forward or rearward to move the
steering wheel toward the front or rear of the
vehicle.
See Tilt Wheel
on page 4‑3orPower Tilt Wheel
and Telescopic Steering Columnon page 4‑4(If Equipped).
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Interior Lighting
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above
the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the
instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or
when any door is opened and it is dark outside.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead console
on the headliner and in the rear door opening. These
lamps come on automatically when any door is opened
and it is dark outside.
For manual operation, press the button to turn them on
or off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
For more information, see:
.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑30.
.Entry Lighting on page 4‑30.
.Parade Dimming on page 4‑31.
.Footwell Lamps on page 4‑31.
Exterior Lighting
This control is located on
the instrument panel, to
the left of the steering
wheel.
P: Turns off the exterior lamps, except Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL).
AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal
brightness, other exterior lamps and IntelliBeam
®.
;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other
exterior lamps.
2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other
exterior lamps.
#: Press to turn on the fog lamps.
For more information, see:
.Exterior Lamps on page 4‑25.
.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑28.
.Fog Lamps on page 4‑29.
.Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑28.
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Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, these
controls are located on
the right side of the
steering wheel.
w:Press to go to the next radio station stored as a
favorite, or the next track if a CD/DVD is playing.
b g:Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than
two seconds to interact with OnStar
®or Bluetooth®
systems.
+
e−e: Increases or decreases volume.
c x:Press to go to the previous radio station stored
as a favorite, the next track if a CD/DVD is playing, to
reject an incoming call, or end a current call.
SRCE : Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for
vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
¨: Press seek the next radio station, or to select tracks
on a CD or DVD.
For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 4‑114.
Bluetooth®
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in
the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For
more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, see Bluetooth
®on page 4‑107.
Navigation System
The vehicle's navigation system (if equipped) provides
detailed maps of most major freeways and roads.
After a destination has been set, the system provides
turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In
addition, the system can help locate a variety of points
of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants,
and more.
See the Navigation System manual for more
information.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of
many vehicle systems and enables access to the
personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
3:Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays.
T:Press to scroll through the vehicle information
displays.
U: Press to customize the feature settings on your
vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customizationon page 4‑77for more information.
V:Press to reset certain DIC features and to
acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them
from the DIC display.
y z: Press to scroll up and down the menu items.
For more information, see Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 4‑59.
Vehicle Customization
Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the
DIC buttons on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. These features include:
.Language
.Door Lock and Unlock Settings
.Lighting
.Chime Volume
.Memory Settings
See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑77.
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Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons
are located on the left
side of the steering wheel.
I:Press to turn the cruise control system on or off.
+ RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a
previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate.
SET– :Press to set the speed and activate cruise
control or make the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without
erasing the set speed from memory. For more information, see
Cruise Control
on
page 4‑12. For vehicles with adaptive cruise control,
see Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑14.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3
player.
If the vehicle has a center console, the power outlet is
located inside the lower storage area. Some vehicles
may have an outlet on the right front lower part of the
driver's seat and under the climate control system next
to the ashtray.
There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seat
area located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays.
Remove the cover to access and replace when not
in use.
See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑33.
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