low beam CADILLAC STS V 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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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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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 245
Charging System Light.............................. 247
Brake System Warning Light..................... 248
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 249
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light.............. 249
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 250
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 251
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 252
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 255
Security Light............................................ 256
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 256
Lights On Reminder.................................. 256
Cruise Control Light.................................. 256
Highbeam On Light................................... 257
Fuel Gage................................................. 257Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 258
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 258
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 264
Other Messages........................................ 279
Audio System(s)......................................... 280
Setting the Time........................................ 281
Radio with CD........................................... 282
Using an MP3........................................... 297
XM Radio Messages................................. 303
Navigation/Radio System........................... 305
Radio Personalization................................ 305
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 309
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 310
Radio Reception........................................ 312
Care of Your CDs..................................... 313
Care of the CD Player.............................. 313
Diversity Antenna System.......................... 314
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 314
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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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Other Messages
There are three messages that may appear on the
DIC. They are SERVICE RADAR CRUISE,
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN
RADAR. These messages will appear to indicate
a problem with the Adaptive Cruise Control.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 264
for more information.
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. Remember, do not use Adaptive
Cruise Control in icy conditions, or when visibility is
low, such as in fog, rain or snow.
The emblem/lens is located in the center of
the grille.
To clean the emblem/lens, wipe the surface with a
soft cloth. After cleaning the emblem/lens,
engage the Adaptive Cruise Control. If you are
unable to do so, see your dealer.
Headlamps
The exterior lamp control is located in the middle
of the turn signal/multifunction lever.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the control
with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has four positions:
O(On/Off):Turn the control to this position to
turn off all lamps and automatic lighting features
including Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and
IntelliBeam™.
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This is a momentary switch that springs back to the
AUTO position when released. An AUTOMATIC
LIGHTS ON message appears on the DIC when
automatic lights are enabled or an AUTOMATIC
LIGHTS OFF message appears on the DIC when
the automatic lights are disabled.
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this
position to put the headlamps in automatic mode.
AUTO mode, turns the exterior lamps on and
off depending upon how much light is available
outside of the vehicle.
Due to the switch design, the automatic lights may
be disabled even if the control is in the AUTO
position.
To enable automatic lighting do any of the
following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the switch. It returns back to the
AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from the parking
lamp position to AUTO.
Turn the headlamp control from the headlamp
position to AUTO.To disable automatic lighting do any of the
following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the switch. It returns back to the
AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
parking lamp position.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
headlamp position.
Disabling automatic lighting disables the automatic
headlamp operation, DRL, and IntelliBeam™
High-Beams (if the vehicle has them).
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
5(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
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IntelliBeam™ Intelligent High-Beam
Headlamp Control System
If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read
this entire section before using it.
IntelliBeam™ is an enhancement to the vehicle’s
headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor
located on the back of the rearview mirror,
this system turns the high-beam headlamps on
and off according to surrounding traffic conditions.
The IntelliBeam™ system turns the high-beam
headlamps on when it is dark enough, there is no
other traffic present, and the IntelliBeam™
system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam™
AUTO3(IntelliBeam™ On/Off):Press
and release the IntelliBeam™ button on the inside
rear view mirror. The IntelliBeam™ indicator on
the mirror turns on. Once the system has
been turned on, it remains on each time the
vehicle is started. Additionally, the IntelliBeam™
system must be enabled.
To enable the IntelliBeam™ System, turn the
exterior lamp control to AUTO, with the turn
signal/multifunction lever in its neutral position.The High-Beam On Light appears on the
instrument panel cluster when the high-beams are
on. SeeHighbeam On Light on page 257. Your
vehicle has variable intensity high-beams.
The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel
cluster comes on as soon as the high-beams
start to come on, and remains on until the
high-beams have completely turned off. All
vehicles that have IntelliBeam™, however, quickly
turn off the high-beams if the system detects
the sudden presence of vehicle lights ahead.
Driving with IntelliBeam™
IntelliBeam™ only activates the high-beams when
driving over 20 mph (32 km/h).
The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the
control of IntelliBeam™, until any of the following
situations occur:
The system detects an approaching vehicle’s
headlamps.
The system detects a preceding vehicle’s
taillamps.
The outside light is bright enough that
high-beam headlamps are not required.
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The high-beam headlamps are manually
turned on or you use the ash-to-pass feature.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 183andFlash-to-Pass on page 188.
When either of these conditions occur,
the IntelliBeam™ feature is temporarily
disabled until the high-beam stalk is returned
to the neutral position. If either of these
conditions occur and IntelliBeam™ already
has the high-beam headlamps on, the
IntelliBeam™ feature is disabled and the
IntelliBeam™ light in the mirror turns off.
The exterior lamp control is turned to any
setting except AUTO.
When this occurs, IntelliBeam™ is disabled
until the control is turned back to the
AUTO position and the AUTOMATIC LIGHTS
ON message displays on the DIC.
The IntelliBeam™ system is turned off at the
inside rearview mirror.
The vehicle’s speed drops below
15 mph (24 km/h).IntelliBeam™ may not turn off the high-beams if
the system cannot detect other vehicle’s lamps
because of any of the following:
The others vehicle’s lamp(s) are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view, or otherwise
undetected.
The other vehicle’s lamp(s) are covered with
dirt, snow and/or road spray.
The other vehicle’s lamp(s) cannot be detected
due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road
spray, mist, or other airborne obstructions.
Your vehicle’s windshield is dirty, cracked, or
obstructed by something that blocks the view
of the IntelliBeam™ light sensor.
Your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice,
dirt, haze, or other obstructions.
Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end
of the vehicle points upward, causing the
IntelliBeam™ sensor to aim high and
not detect headlamps and taillamps.
You are driving on winding or hilly roads.
You might need to manually disable or cancel the
high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam
headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist.
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