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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sun Visors OnStar System (Option)
Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can also be
detached from the center mount and moved to the side.
The driver’s sunshade is also equipped with a storage
flap that can be used for maps
or toll tickets.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the
mirror. Move the slide switch up
or down to brighten
or dim the lamp.
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of
a Cadillac dual-mode (analog/digital) cellular telephone.
A fixed mobile or a portable hand-held system are
available. Either system has steering wheel telephone
controls and information output through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). Voice activation and
hands-free operation are standard features. For more
information, contact your dealer.
A user’s guide is
provided with the telephone. This
system may be ordered through your dealer and
will include
the optional fixed cellular telephone. The
following services are available
24 hours a day:
0 Roadside Service with Location
Emergency Services Button
0 Remote Door Unlock
Theft Detectioflotification and
Stolen-Vehicle Tracking
0 Automatic Notification of Front Air
Bag Deployment
0 Concierge/Customer Convenience Services
For more information, contact your dealer.
Assist Handles
A handle, located on each side pillar, can be used when
getting out
of your vehicle.
Garment Hooks
For your convenience, a garment hook is attached to
the assist handle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine VEHICLE OVERSPEED - 52: A failure in the
suspension control system has occurred when this
message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your
vehicle is limited
to. Have your vehicle serviced if this
message appears.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H) - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have your vehicle serviced
if this message appears.
Programmable, Memory and
Personalization Features
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
features that can be individually programmed,
memorized or personalized for up to two drivers. For
a brief description of each feature (except for climate
control and radio personalization), see each feature
in the Index.
Memory Seat and Mirrors
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To begin progranming,
adjust the driver’s seat
(including lumbar
adjustments) and both
outside mirrors to
a
comfortable position
and then press the
SET
button. Within five
seconds, press button
“1 .”
A second mirror and seating position may be
programmed by repeating
the above steps and pressing
button
“2” instead of button 1. Note that each time a
memory button
is pressed, a single beep will sound
through the left front speaker.
If your vehicle is in PARK (PI, you can recall mirror and
seating positions by briefly pressing button 1 or 2. This
will adjust the seat and mirrors to where you have
previously programmed them.
If you have accidentally
pressed one
of the memory recall buttons and want to stop
seat or mirror movement, press one of the manual seat or
mirror control buttons.
This cancels a memory recall.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can also recall a seat and mirror position if your
vehicle is not
in PARK (P). Press and hold either the
1 or 2 button until seat and mirror movement is
complete. Releasing the buttons will stop adjustment.
The
EXIT button can be programmed to allow easy exit
for up
to two drivers. Adjust the seat to a comfortable
“exit” position and then press the SET button followed
by the EXIT button. While your vehicle is in PARK (P),
briefly press the EXIT button to recall your programmed
exit position.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Your vehicle’s ignition must be in RUN. To begin
programming, press and hold the INFO and
INFO
RESET buttons at the same time to display the
following prompts.
DOORS LOCK IN GEAR: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out of PARK (P).
No automatic
door unlock.
DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out
of PARK (P) and unlock when
shifting into PARK (P).
DRIVR UNLOCK IN PARK: All doors automatically
lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). Only the driver’s
door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK
(P).
DRIVR UNLOCK IN KEY OFF: All doors
automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P).
Only
the driver’s door automatically unlocks when the
ignition key is turned to
OFF.
DOORS UNLOCK KEY OFF: All doors
automatically lock when shifted
out of PARK (P). All
doors automatically unlock when the ignition key is
turned to OFF.
A “yes” or “no” response must be made after each
prompt
is displayed in order to continue on to the next
prompt or personalization feature. The yes and
no
buttons are displayed in amber on the vehicle’s digital
control panel. Press
the TRIP RESET button to choose
yes, press the
INFO RESET button to choose no or
press the INFO button to “skip” to the next
personalization feature.
FEATURE
ON appears when a yes response is made
and FEATURE OFF appears with a
no response.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Curb View Assist Mirror (If Equipped
with Memory)
If your vehicle has this personalization feature,
MIRROR TILT IN REV will be the fourth
personalization prompt to display on the Driver
Information Center
(DIC).
To program your vehicle, press the INFO and INFO
RESET buttons at the same time for about two seconds.
When
MIRROR TILT IN REV appears? a yes or no
response is needed. Press the TRIP RESET button to
answer yes or the INFO RESET button to answer no.
FEATURE ON displays when a yes response is made
and FEATURE OFF shows after a no response. Tf
you do not want this feature, press the INFO button
to skip to the next personalization feature which is
STORAGE MODE.
Storage Mode Personalization
Before you begin programming, make sure that your
vehicle's ignition is in RUN. To begin programming,
press
the INFO and INFO RESET buttons at the same
time for about two seconds. The first message to appear
is DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. Press the INFO button
after this prompt
is displayed until STORAGE MODE
prompt appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Press the TRiP RESET button to answer yes or press
the
INFO RESET button to indicate a no response.
FEATURE ON appears when a yes response is made
and
FEATURE OFF shows when a no response is made.
Since this is the last personalization feature available. a
yes or no response will end out of the Driver
Information
Center (DIC) display.
Once the battery
guard has been programmed, your
vehicle
will enter the storage mode about 20 minutes
after the ignition
key has been turned off.
Your vehicle will stay in the storage mode until the
ignition key is turned out of LOCK. The system will
"wake-up" when the door key is inserted into the door,
however,
your vehicle will remain in the storage mode.
The ignition must be out of LOCK before the battery
guard
is disabled.
Home and Away Feature
To program. hold two radio preset buttons at the same
time until HOME PWSETS DRVR 1 ( DRVR 2)
appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display.
At this time,
you are able to input your desired radio
stations. Holding the
same two radio preset buttons
again will display
AWAY PRESETS DRVR 1 (or
DRVR 2). Radio stations that are out of your normal
operating
range can be input at this time.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ventilation Tips
0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves).
The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside
of the windows.
0 When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
fan to the highest speed for a few moments before
driving off. This helps clear the intake outlets of
snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of
fogging the inside
of the windows.
0 Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
This helps circulate air throughout your vehicle.
Defrosting
Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield
quickly
in extremely humid or cold conditions.
Press the DEFROST button. If you select DEFROST,
adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or
down.
If you select DEFROST from AUTO, the system
will control the fan speed. The temperature also needs to
be adjusted by turning the TEMP/AUTO knob.
Note that recirculation
is not available in the defrost or
defog modes.
Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the
rear window warm the
glass. Press this button
to
turn on the rear defogger.
With it, the rear window
and both outside rearview
mirrors are heated.
The system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes.
If further defogging is desired, press the button again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
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Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut
or damage the warming grid or the
integrated rear window antenna, and the repairs
wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to
pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one
thing, following too closely reduces your area of
vision, especially if you’re following a larger
vehicle.
Also, you won’t have adequate space if the
vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a
reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start to accelerate but stay
in the right lane and don’t
get too close. Time your move
so you will be
increasing speed as the time comes to move into the
other lane. If the way is clear
to pass, you will have a
“running start” that more than makes up for the
distance you would lose by dropping back. And if
something happens to cause you to cancel your pass,
you need only slow down and drop back again and
wait for another opportunity.
If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait
your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to
pass
you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle.
Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough
ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane. (Remember that
your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle
you
just passed may seem to be farther away from you
than it really
is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time
on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the
next vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lamps
are not flashing, it may
be slowing down or starting to turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy for the
following driver
to get ahead of you. Perhaps you
can ease a little to the right.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Loss of Control
Let’s review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and
constantly seek
an escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving“
those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types
of skids correspond to your vehicle’s
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels
aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force. And
in the acceleration skid, too
much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid
only the acceleration skid.
If your traction control system is off, then an
acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your
foot
off the accelerator pedal. If
your vehicle starts
to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go.
If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready
for a
second skid if it occurs.
If you have Stabilitrak,
you may see the STABILITY
ENGAGED message
on the Driver Information Center.
See “Stability Engaged Message” in the Index.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel
or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions.
It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving
on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best
to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to
slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until
your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road
to make a “mirrored surface” -- and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the
left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the
freeway.
If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to
check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your
turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Once
you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave
the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there
isn’t another vehicle in your
“blind”
spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower
at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane well in advance. If you
miss your exit, do not,
under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to
the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained. it's ready to go. If it needs
service, have
it done before starting out. Of course.
you'll find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships ail across North America. They'll
be ready and willing to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside'?
Wiper Blcrdes: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean'?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure'?
Wenfher- Forecusts: What's the weather outlook
along
your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Mups: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"?
Or
is it just plain t'alling asleep at the wheel? Cali it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There
is something about an easy stretch of road with the
same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road,
the drone of the engine. and the rush of the wind against
the vehicle thdt can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen
to
you! If it does. your vehicle can leave the road in less
th~~ a second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you
do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that
it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortabiy cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides.
Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
a If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking
area and take a nap, get some exercise. or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Trailer Brakes
Because you have anti-lock brakes, don’t try to tap
into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do,
both brake systems won’t work well, or at all. If you
tow more than
1000 lbs. (450 kg), use trailer brakes. Be
sure to follow the instructions that
come with the trailer
or from brake manufacturer.
Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes
so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain
them properly.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you
are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle
is by itself. Before
you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand
to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets
you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid sithations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to
go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.
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