turn signal CADILLAC STS 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Playing the Radio
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(Power):Press this knob to turn the system
on and off.
n(Volume):Turn this knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or to decrease
the volume.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to select a
source, either radio or CD. The CD must be loaded
to select the source and to play. CD displays if
a CD is loaded. If a CD is not loaded, the display
does not change from the radio source.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to select FM1, FM2, AM,
or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
w(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©¨(Seek):Press the left single arrow button to
go to the previous station and stay there. Press the
right single arrow button to go to the next station
and stay there. The sound mutes while seeking.
The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
©¨(Scan):Press the double arrow scan button
to enter scan mode. SCAN displays. Press this
button to scan to the next station. The radio goes to
a station, plays for ve seconds, then goes to the
next station. Press this button again to stop
scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold the double
arrow scan button for more than two seconds until a
beep sounds and PSCAN displays. The radio goes
to the rst preset station, plays for ve seconds,
then goes to the next preset station. Press this
button again to stop scanning presets.
The radio only scans stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
ALOCAL/DISTANT Selection:With this feature
the radio can be set to search for local stations
or stations that are further away for a larger
selection.
To set this feature to LOCAL or DISTANT,
perform the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until SEEK LOCAL
or SEEK DISTANT displays.
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3. Press the tune/select knob to select either
LOCAL or DISTANT.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
To search for stations, press the single arrow
buttons. If the system is set to LOCAL, SEEK
displays and seeks to stations only with strong
signals. If the system is set to DISTANT, D-SEEK
displays and seeks to stations with weak and
strong signals.
This feature does not function with the XM™ radio
stations.
Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be
programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,
by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM, or
XM1 or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons for two seconds until a beep
sounds. The set preset station number
displays above the set pushbutton. Whenever
that numbered pushbutton is pressed for
less than two seconds, the station that was
set, returns.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
To set the preset stations with an equalization
setting, DSP setting, or a PTY (program type)
setting, see each of these features later in this
section. When a preset station is selected,
once one of these additional settings is
selected, the preset station remembers each
setting and it remains active, until the setting is
selected off for that preset station.
AUTOSTORE PRESETS:To set the preset
stations automatically, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
4. Turn the tune/select knob until AUTOSTORE
PRESETS displays.
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5. Press the tune/select knob to select.
AUTOSTORE displays. The radio
automatically searches the band and selects
and stores the six radio stations with the
strongest signal. The stations are stored by
signal strength, not sequential order. The
set preset station number displays above the
set pushbutton. Whenever that numbered
pushbutton is pressed for less than
two seconds, the station that was
set returns.
6. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
This feature does not function with the XM™
radio stations.
The radio presets do not have to be reset when
the vehicle is started, or when the battery power
is removed.PRESETS HOME/AWAY:This feature stores
two different kinds of station presets. HOME
can be used for local stations and AWAY for
stations outside of the local broadcasting area.
To set preset stations for home and away perform
the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until PRESETS
HOME/AWAY displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select.
HOME or AWAY displays.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
This feature does not function with the XM™ radio
stations.
Follow the manual or automatic steps previously
listed for setting the preset pushbuttons for
both home and away.
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To display the last message, perform the
following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until RECALL RDS
MESSAGE displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob and the message
displays.
Once the message displays, MSG disappears
from the display until another new message
is received.
TP (Traffic Program):TP displays when the
radio detects a signal from an RDS station that has
traffic announcement broadcast capability.
TA (Traffic Announcement):If TA displays, the
tuned radio station broadcasts traffic
announcements, and when a traffic announcement
comes on the tuned station, you will hear it.If the station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, when TA is turned on it seeks to a
station that does. When a station that broadcasts
traffic announcements is found, the radio stops
seeking and TA displays. If no station is found that
broadcasts traffic announcements, No Traffic
displays.
The radio plays traffic announcements if the volume
is low. The radio interrupts the play of a CD if the
last tuned station broadcasts traffic
announcements.
To turn TA on or off, perform the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until TRAFFIC
ANNOUNCE displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select ON or
OFF. An X appears in the box when ON is
selected.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
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XM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no
action is required. This process should take no longer than
30 seconds.
No XM Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is
moved into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text
data. No action is needed. This message should disappear
shortly.
Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to
another channel.
Channel Unavail Channel no
longer availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets,
choose another station for that preset button.
No Artist Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
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H/A (Home/Away) PRESETS:This menu item
lets you switch back and forth between your home
and away preset radio stations. See “Presets
Home/Away” underRadio with CD on page 282
for more information.
AUTOSTORE PRESETS:This menu item lets
you automatically store radio stations with
the strongest signals as presets. See “Autostore
Presets” underRadio with CD on page 282
for more information.
CAT (Category):This menu item lets you select
radio stations based on preset categories. See
“Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations”
underRadio with CD on page 282for more
information.
TA (Traffic Announcement):This menu item lets
you turn the TA feature on and off. See “TA
(Traffic Announcement)” underRadio with CD on
page 282for more information.
RECALL RDS MESSAGE:This menu item lets
you view an RDS radio station message broadcast
by a radio station. See “MSG (Message)” under
Radio with CD on page 282for more information.AF (Alternate Frequency):This menu item lets
you turn the AF feature on and off. See “Activating
Program Type (PTY) Stations (RDS and XM™)”
underRadio with CD on page 282for more
information.
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT:This feature instructs
the audio system to seek only local radio
stations with the strongest signal or to seek all
radio stations with a strong signal in a large area.
Use LOCAL while in urban areas where there
are several strong radio station signals and you
want to limit the number of stations to those
with the strongest signals only. Use DISTANT
while in rural areas where there are fewer
radio station signals available.
See “Local/Distant Selection” underRadio with CD
on page 282for more information.
8SET CLOCK:Use this menu item to set
the time.
SeeSetting the Time on page 281for more
information.
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Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and
lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might
indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is
all right to pass, providing the road ahead is
clear. Never cross a solid line on your side of
the lane or a double solid line, even if the road
seems empty of approaching traffic.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to
pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For
one thing, following too closely reduces your
area of vision, especially if you are following a
larger vehicle. Also, you will not 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 do not 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 vehicles are lined up to pass a slow
vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that
someone is not 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 vehicle’s 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 vehicle’s inside
mirror, activate the right lane change signal and
move back into the right lane. Remember that
your vehicle’s passenger side 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.
Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle too
rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not
ashing, it may be slowing down or starting
to turn.
If you are 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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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a
wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as
well because your tire-to-road traction is not as
good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have
much tread left, you will get even less traction.It is always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain
starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may
get wet suddenly when your reexes are tuned for
driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if
your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a
heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and
traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the
road, and even people walking.
It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment
in good shape and keep your windshield washer
uid reservoir lled with washer uid. Replace your
windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the windshield,
or when strips of rubber start to separate from
the inserts.
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City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city streets is
the amount of traffic on them. You will want
to watch out for what the other drivers are doing
and pay attention to traffic signals.Here are ways to increase your safety in city
driving:
Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get a city map and plan your trip
into an unknown part of the city just as you
would for a cross-country trip.
Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross
most large cities. You will save time and
energy. SeeFreeway Driving on page 339.
Treat a green light as a warning signal. A
traffic light is there because the corner is
busy enough to need it. When a light turns
green, and just before you start to move,
check both ways for vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection or may be running
the red light.
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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,
parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or
superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But
they have their own special rules.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 ow. 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 ow. 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 ow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed
to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is
slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
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