headlamp CADILLAC STS 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Intellibeam™ and OnStar
®
Your vehicle may have an Intellibeam™ inside
rearview mirror with OnStar®controls. For
more information about OnStar®, seeOnStar®
System on page 132.
To turn on and enable Intellibeam™, press and
release the Intellibeam™ button on the inside rear
view mirror. If the vehicle has the IntelliBeam™
Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System,
the on/off button can also be used to turn off
or reset this system. See “IntelliBeam™ Intelligent
High-Beam Headlamp Control System” under
Headlamps on page 211.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror.
O(On/Off):Press and hold the button, located
on the lower left side of the mirror face, for
about three seconds to turn the automatic dimming
feature on or off. The indicator light will illuminate
when this feature is active. The automatic
dimming feature is active each time the vehicle is
started.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror that also contains OnStar®
controls. For more information on OnStar®, see
OnStar®System on page 132.
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Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
The driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare
of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by the on and off settings on the automatic
dimming rearview mirror.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like
other vehicles) look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply into
the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be
seen from the driver’s seat. This mirror does not
have a dimming feature.
Outside Parallel Park Assist Mirror
This feature assists the driver by improving
rear obstacle detection and is useful in viewing the
curb when parallel parking.
Press the left or right mirror symbol on the
selector control to choose the driver or passenger
outside mirror. When the vehicle is shifted into
REVERSE (R), the selected mirror will tilt to
a factory programmed position. If further mirror
adjustment is needed press the arrows located on
the outside mirror control pad. If the outside
mirror selector switch is in the middle position,
neither outside mirror will move.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R),
and a ve-second delay has occurred, the
mirror will return to its original position. The delay
prevents movement of the mirror if multiple
gear transitions REVERSE (R) to DRIVE (D) to
REVERSE (R) occur during a parallel parking
maneuver.
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Certain features can be programmed not to recall
until the ignition is turned off.
To change feature preferences, use the following
procedure.
Entering the Personal Settings Menu
To enter the feature programming mode, use
the following procedure:
1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in Acc., or in
RAP and place the transmission in PARK (P)
or make sure that the vehicle speed is
less than 6 mph (9 km/h).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are
turned off.
2. Press any button on the appropriate keyless
access transmitter to identify yourself as
Driver 1 or Driver 2.
3. Turn on the radio by pressing the
power/volume knob.
4. Press the CNFG radio button or the
tune/select knob located on the right side of
the radio to enter the radio’s main menu.5. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to
SETUP.
6. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
SETUP menu.
7. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to
PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU, then
press the tune/select knob to turn the feature
on. A check mark appears after this
selection when it is turned on and the entire
list of personalization features will appear.
8. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to the
feature you want to change, then press the
tune/select knob to turn the feature on or off. If
the feature is turned on, a check mark will
appear next to the feature name.
Some features have submenus that show
additional features that can be turned on or off.
After entering a submenu, turn the tune/select
knob and scroll to the feature you want to
change, then press the tune/select knob
to turn the feature on or off.
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LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK
This feature allows the exterior lamps to ash
when the keyless access transmitter is used
to unlock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for
this feature to work, and the lamps will not
ash if the parking lamps or headlamps are on.
If LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is turned on
and either KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK
or KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK is turned on, the
exterior lamps will ash when the doors are
passively unlocked. See “KEYLESS FT (Front)
DOOR UNLOCK” and “KEYLESS DOORS
UNLOCK” later in this section for more information.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to
which the vehicle was programmed may have
been changed since it left the factory.To program the vehicle to a different mode, use
the following procedure:
1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by
following the instructions listed previously
under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.”
2. Turn the tune/select knob until LIGHTS
FLASH AT UNLOCK is highlighted.
3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and
forth between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark
will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either
exit the programming mode by following the
instructions later in this section or program the
next feature available on your vehicle.
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LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK
This feature allows the exterior lamps to ash
once when the keyless access transmitter is used
to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for
this feature to work, and the lamps will not ash if
the parking lamps or headlamps are on.
If LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is turned on and
either KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK or KEYLESS
DOORS UNLOCK is turned on, the exterior
lamps will ash when the doors are passively
unlocked. See “KEYLESS FT (Front) DOOR
UNLOCK” and “KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK” later
in this section for more information.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to
which the vehicle was programmed may have
been changed since it left the factory.To program the vehicle to a different mode, use
the following procedure:
1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by
following the instructions listed previously
under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.”
2. Turn the tune/select knob until LIGHTS
FLASH AT LOCK is highlighted.
3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and
forth between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark
will appear next to the feature name.
You can select this feature by itself, or you can
combine it with Horn Chirps At Lock so that
both the exterior lamps ash and the horn chirps
when you lock your vehicle.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either
exit the programming mode by following the
instructions later in this section or program the
next feature available on your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 178
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 180
Other Warning Devices............................. 180
Horn.......................................................... 180
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.................................... 181
Heated Steering Wheel............................. 181
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 182
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 182
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 183
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System.......... 184
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 188
Windshield Wipers..................................... 189
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 190
Windshield Washer.................................... 191
Headlamp Washer..................................... 192
Cruise Control........................................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control............................. 197
Headlamps................................................ 211
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 215
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 216
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 216
Fog Lamps................................................ 217
Twilight Sentinel
®...................................... 218
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 219Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 220
Entry Lighting............................................ 220
Parade Dimming........................................ 220
Reading Lamps......................................... 221
Battery Load Management......................... 221
Electric Power Management...................... 221
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver............... 222
Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 223
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)........................................ 226
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 228
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 229
Climate Controls......................................... 230
Dual Climate Control System..................... 230
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 237
Rear Climate Control System.................... 237
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 239
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 241
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 242
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 243
Tachometer............................................... 243
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 243
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 244
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 244
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 237.
B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 220.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
DIC Controls and Displays on page 258.
HUD Controls (If Equipped). SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 223.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 182.
Headlamp Controls. SeeHeadlamps on
page 211. Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control
on page 193. Adaptive Cruise Control (If
Equipped). SeeAdaptive Cruise Control on
page 197. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
(If Equipped). SeeForward Collision Alert
(FCA) System on page 184.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 242.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 189.
F. Navigation/Radio System. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 280andNavigation/Radio System
on page 305.G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 310. Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Button
(If Equipped). SeeAdaptive Cruise Control
on page 197. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If
Equipped). SeeHeated Steering Wheel on
page 181.
H. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column.Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column on page 181.
I. Horn. SeeHorn on page 180.
J. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 111.
K. Climate Control System. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 230.
L. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 180.
M. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 146.
N. Traction Control System Button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 323.
O. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 116.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 146.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 182.
OHeadlamps. SeeHeadlamps on page 211.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 183.
Flash-To-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 188.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 217.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 193.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped). See
Adaptive Cruise Control on page 197.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (If Equipped).
SeeForward Collision Alert (FCA) System
on page 184.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. The lever returns automatically when
the turn is complete.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
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Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to
ash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the
lane change is complete. The lever returns to its
original position when it is released.
Rapid ashing of arrows when signaling for a turn
or lane change may be caused by a burned-out
signal bulb. Other driver’s will not see the signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs
if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 487for
more information.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km),
a warning chime will sound and the TURN
SIGNAL ON message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal
On” underDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 264for more information.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction
lever to change the headlamps from low to high
beam. Pull the lever back and then release it
to change from high to low beam.
If you turn the vehicle off with the high beams on,
the next time you start your vehicle the low
beams will be on.
To re-activate high beams, pull lever toward you
and then push it forward again.
This light on the
instrument panel cluster
will be on, indicating
high-beam usage.
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Unnecessary Warnings
FCA may occasionally provide an unnecessary
warning to guard rails, signs, and other stationary
objects. This is normal operation, your vehicle
does not need service.
Other Messages
There are three messages that may appear on the
Driver Information Center (DIC). They are
CLEAN RADAR, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY
and SERVICE RADAR CRUISE. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 264.
Cleaning the System
The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or
dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and
clean the lens. See “Cleaning the System”
underAdaptive Cruise Control on page 197.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature allows you to use the high-beam
headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that
you want to pass.
Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever
toward you to use this feature. When you do this,
the following will occur:
If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode, the
high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will
stay on as long as you hold the lever
there. Release the lever to turn them off.
If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they
will switch to low beam. To return to
high-beam, push the lever away from you.
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