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Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is
moving.

Center Seat

The vehicle may have a front center seat. This seat
can be converted to a storage area by lowering the
seatback. See

Center Flex Storage Unit on page 3

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Summary of Contents for 2011 Cadillac DTS

Page 1: ...stem 2 54 Restraint System Check 2 70 Features and Controls 3 1 Keys 3 3 Doors and Locks 3 9 Windows 3 14 Theft Deterrent Systems 3 18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 22 Mirrors 3 35 Object Detection Systems 3 38 Universal Home Remote System 3 47 Storage Areas 3 54 Sunroof 3 56 Instrument Panel 4 1 Instrument Panel Overview 4 3 Climate Controls 4 34 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 44 ...

Page 2: ...3 Bulb Replacement 6 46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 46 Tires 6 48 Appearance Care 6 94 Vehicle Identification 6 102 Electrical System 6 103 Capacities and Specifications 6 112 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Assistance and Information 8 2 Reporting Safety Defects 8 14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 17 Index i 1 ...

Page 3: ...found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français aup...

Page 4: ... something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to ...

Page 5: ...lock 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 ...

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Page 7: ...teering 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 Contro...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Instrument Panel Console Shift Model shown Column Shift Model similar 1 2 ...

Page 9: ... 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 Whee...

Page 10: ...Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors Press Q to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized Press and hold V for approximately one second to open the trunk Press L and release to locate the vehicle Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm Press L again to cancel the panic alarm See Keys on page 3 3 and Remote Keyless Entry RKE S...

Page 11: ...ge 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 l...

Page 12: ... to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it For more information see Power Windows on page 3 15 Seat Adjustment Power Seats The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the seat Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down See Power Seats on ...

Page 13: ...the seat To raise or recline the seatback tilt the top of the control forward or rearward See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 8 Power Lumbar Adjustment The control is located on the outboard side of the seat Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support See Power Lumbar on page 2 4 1 7 ...

Page 14: ...e 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 6 for 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 v...

Page 15: ...ation see Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2 5 Head Restraint Adjustment The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable seating position change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head rest...

Page 16: ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 41 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions The driver airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by this The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle ...

Page 17: ...he vehicle may also have an automatic dimming feature on the driver side mirror that adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming inside rearview mirror For more information see Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3 36 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3 35 Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimmin...

Page 18: ...ull 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 3 or Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page ...

Page 19: ...ly 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...

Page 20: ...8 Use for a single wiping cycle 6 Delays wiping cycle 6 Slow wipes 1 Fast wipes 9 Turns the wipers off J Press and release this paddle located at the top of the turn signal multifunction lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield See Windshield Wipers on page 4 10 and Windshield Washer on page 4 11 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System 1 14 ...

Page 21: ...ir Recirculation H PASS Passenger Climate Control I Rear Window Defogger See Dual Climate Control System on page 4 34 For vehicles with rear climate control see Rear Climate Control System on page 4 40 Vehicle Features Radio s Radio with CD O Press to turn the system on and off Turn to increase or decrease the volume BAND Press to switch between AM FM or XM The selection displays a Turn to select ...

Page 22: ...hicle has an analog clock as well as the digital radio clock At the time of new vehicle delivery the digital radio clock display should be disabled To use the digital radio clock and the analog clock see detailed instructions in Setting the Clock on page 4 87 for your specific audio system The radio clock and analog clock are not synchronized Occasionally you might need to set the digital radio cl...

Page 23: ...provinces XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A fee is required to receive the XM service For more information refer to www xmradio com or call 1 800 929 2100 U S www xmradio ca or call 1 877 438 9677 Canada See XM Satellite Radio Service under Radio s on page 4 90 Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an...

Page 24: ...ect 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 t...

Page 25: ... Press to customize the feature settings on your vehicle See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 77 for 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...

Page 26: ...on 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 t...

Page 27: ...off For more information see StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label See Loading th...

Page 28: ... 1 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 2 Press the DIC INFO button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays 3 Press and hold the DIC INFO RESET button until 100 displays 4 Turn the key to LOCK OFF See Engine Oil Life System on page 6 18 Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and ...

Page 29: ...The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders vehicle maintenance tips online owner manual special privileges and more Sign up today at www cadillacownercenter com U S or www gm ca Canada OnStar For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety security navigati...

Page 30: ...satellite network Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times OnStar service can t work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area and the wireless service provider has coverage network capacity reception and technology compatible with OnStar s service Service involving location info...

Page 31: ...or more information On some vehicles the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems or to dial phone extensions See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red the system may not be functioning properly Push the Q button and request a vehi...

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Page 33: ... Children 2 31 Infants and Young Children 2 34 Child Restraint Systems 2 37 Where to Put the Restraint 2 39 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 2 41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 2 47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 2 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 2 50 Airbag System 2 54 Where Are the Airbags 2 57 When Shou...

Page 34: ...installed and adjusted properly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 2 2 ...

Page 35: ...wer seat controls are on the outboard side of the seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down The front seats also have power reclining seatbacks See Power Reclining Seatb...

Page 36: ...om of the control to raise or lower the support mechanism Massaging Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the switch is located on the outboard side of the front seats behind the lumbar switch Press the switch to turn the massaging lumbar feature on The ignition must be on for this feature to work The massage cycle will run for up to 10 minutes To stop massage press the massaging lumbar switch agai...

Page 37: ...nd ventilated seats the ignition must be on Driver Side Buttons Shown On vehicles with this feature the buttons are on the front doors J Heated Seat Cushion and Seatback Press this button to heat the seat cushion and seatback I Heated Seatback Press this button to heat the seatback H Ventilated Seat Cushion and Seatback Press this button to cool the seat cushion and seatback Press the desired butt...

Page 38: ...to 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 previousl...

Page 39: ...and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle S Easy Exit Driver Seat Press to recall the easy exit seat position The vehicle must be in P Park If the easy exit seat feature is programmed on in the vehicle customization menu automatic seat and steering column movement occur when the ignition key is removed A single beep sounds The driver seat will move back and if the vehicle has the power t...

Page 40: ...ntrol toward the front of the vehicle to raise the seatback WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even when buckled up the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other inju...

Page 41: ...Manual 2011 Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Center Seat The vehicle may have a front center seat This seat can be converted to a storage area by lowering the seatback See Center Flex Storage Unit on page 3 54 2 9 ...

Page 42: ...seat and seatback Press a button to turn on the desired feature A light on that button will display to show which feature is on Each feature has three temperature settings indicated by three lights next to the buttons The highest setting shows three lights two is medium and one is the lowest When you press a button the feature will turn on at the highest setting Each time you press the button the ...

Page 43: ...go area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Bel...

Page 44: ...0 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 2 12 ...

Page 45: ... plate 13 1 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 2 13 ...

Page 46: ...011 or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 2 14 ...

Page 47: ...ver drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and your passenger s can be hurt Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of...

Page 48: ...n the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across...

Page 49: ...A The shoulder belt is too loose It will not give as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 2 17 ...

Page 50: ...t give nearly as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 2 18 ...

Page 51: ...rong buckle WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 2 19 ...

Page 52: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 2 20 ...

Page 53: ...injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 2 21 ...

Page 54: ...er belt properly In a crash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 2 22 ...

Page 55: ...is A The belt is twisted across the body WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 2 23 ...

Page 56: ...ck slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing...

Page 57: ...o pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use The latch plate should rest on the stitching near the guide loop on the side wall Before a door is closed be ...

Page 58: ...er is set to the desired position try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderat...

Page 59: ...guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the rear side of the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of t...

Page 60: ...rash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured Continued WARNING Continued The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it T...

Page 61: ... wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Lap Belt This part is...

Page 62: ...d release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 2 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 2 30 ...

Page 63: ... do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s safety belts...

Page 64: ...ditional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under ...

Page 65: ...ulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of Continued WARNING Continued head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across...

Page 66: ...ren to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained prop...

Page 67: ... killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat Continued WARNING Continued It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 2 35 ...

Page 68: ...is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infant...

Page 69: ...y structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the ...

Page 70: ...hild restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the ...

Page 71: ...affic Safety Administration NHTSA website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station For CPST availability in Canada check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child pr...

Page 72: ...enger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Continued WARNING Continued Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move...

Page 73: ...hicle even when no child is in it Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint ...

Page 74: ... tether A C anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have...

Page 75: ... attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the sea...

Page 76: ...be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 39 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System WARNING If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the child rest...

Page 77: ...hild restraint has been installed Notice Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled This could damage the safety belt or the seat Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position before folding th...

Page 78: ...ute attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has a fixed or adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tet...

Page 79: ...hildren LATCH on page 2 41 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be a...

Page 80: ...til it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 2 48 ...

Page 81: ...4 and 5 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 2 41 for more information 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to...

Page 82: ...system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 64 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 48 for more information including important safety information A label on the sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to th...

Page 83: ...e 2 41 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be ...

Page 84: ...til it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 2 52 ...

Page 85: ...acing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on whe...

Page 86: ...er All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger With seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest...

Page 87: ...tal restraints to the safety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you were sitt...

Page 88: ... airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 2 31 or Infants and Young Children on page 2 34 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for ...

Page 89: ...1 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 2 57 ...

Page 90: ... impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar If the vehicle has roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger and second row outboard passengers they are in the ceiling above the side windows 2 58 ...

Page 91: ...d to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or right front passenger s head and chest However they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and he...

Page 92: ...severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs Your vehicle also has a dual depth passenger airbag that adjusts the restraint according to crash severity seat location and safety belt status using electronic frontal sensor s and other special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the front passenger seat The passenger airbag inflates to a reduced depth when the passenge...

Page 93: ...impact airbags there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door For vehicles with roof rail airbags there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle near the side windows that have occupant seating positions How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument...

Page 94: ...rom seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle WARNING When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems ...

Page 95: ...ield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need t...

Page 96: ...ks with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag should be enabled may inflate or not According to accident statistics children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for the...

Page 97: ... determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint The system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat A right front passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time The right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restra...

Page 98: ... been installed and the on indicator is lit 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove the child restraint from the vehicle 3 Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 4 Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position...

Page 99: ... the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Additional Factors Affecting System Operation S...

Page 100: ...k may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Orderin...

Page 101: ...gned for a different vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenge...

Page 102: ...one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 47 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 6 97 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 48 for more information Notice ...

Page 103: ...ay be necessary But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being ...

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Page 105: ...3 19 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 3 20 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 3 20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 22 New Vehicle Break In 3 22 Ignition Positions 3 22 Retained Accessory Power RAP 3 24 Starting the Engine 3 24 Engine Coolant Heater 3 25 Automatic Transmission Operation 3 26 Performance Shifting 3 29 Parking Brake 3 29 Shifting Into Park 3 30 Shifting Out of Par...

Page 106: ... Blind Zone Alert SBZA 3 42 Lane Departure Warning LDW 3 45 Universal Home Remote System 3 47 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 3 47 Storage Areas 3 54 Glove Box 3 54 Cupholders 3 54 Front Storage Area 3 54 Center Console Storage 3 54 Center Flex Storage Unit 3 54 Floor Mats 3 54 Rear Seat Armrest 3 56 Convenience Net 3 56 Sunroof 3 56 3 2 ...

Page 107: ...will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The master key is used for the driver door ignition and glove box The valet key is used for the driver door and ignition Notice If the keys get locked in the vehicle it may have to be damaged to get them out Always ...

Page 108: ... left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter functions work up to 60 m 195 feet away from the vehicle There are other condi...

Page 109: ...ent theft deterrent system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 3 19 V Remote Trunk Release Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk The transmission must be in P Park L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release to locate the vehicle The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm The turn signal l...

Page 110: ...ELEARN REMOTE KEY under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 60 Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC See REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 for additional information Notice When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the...

Page 111: ...ow on fuel Your vehicle may run out of fuel If your vehicle has the remote start feature the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation However the range may be less while the vehicle is running There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter see Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 3 4 for additional information Remote Start Thi...

Page 112: ... are pressed again after five minutes of the engine run time 10 minutes are added and you now have 15 minutes of engine running The added ten minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start Once two remote starts or a single start with a time extension have been used the vehicle must be started with the ignition key before you can use the remote start feature again The remote vehicle start fe...

Page 113: ...and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Continued WARNING Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Because the vehicle has the theft deterrent system you must ...

Page 114: ...rs will lock The doors will unlock every time the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is moved into P Park If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is not in P Park have the person use the manual lock knob or power door lock switch When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Use the manual lock knob or power door lock switch to lock the door The door locks can be programme...

Page 115: ...lifting the rear door manual lock 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position 3 Do the same for the other rear door Lockout Protection If the key is in the ignition and the power door lock switch is used to lock the doors all doo...

Page 116: ... fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 3 33 Remote Trunk Release V Remote Trunk Release The remote trunk release button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the instrument panel brightness contr...

Page 117: ...he trunk from the inside There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside Rear Seat Pass Through The vehicle has a small door in the rear seat This door allows access to the trunk from inside the vehicle The rear seat armrest must be down for...

Page 118: ...ent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof i...

Page 119: ...the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The power window switches are located on the driver door In addition each door has a switch for its own window The front power window switch operates with two positions for both up and down movement and the rear power window switch operates with one position for up and two positions for down movement Press the switch to th...

Page 120: ...cing may also cause the window to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed Express Window Anti Pinch Override WARNING If express override is activated the window will not reverse automatically You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged Before you use express override make sure that all people and obstructions are clear...

Page 121: ...w reprogrammed Repeat the process for the other windows Window Lockout o Window Lockout The rear window lockout button is located on the driver door near the window switches Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window controls The light on the button will illuminate indicating the feature is in use The rear windows still can be raised or lowered using the driver window switches w...

Page 122: ...s and release the switch To close the power sunshade press and release the switch again Never store objects on the rear shelf because they may get caught in the sunshade or be tossed about in your vehicle Theft Deterrent Systems This vehicle has theft deterrent features however they do not make it impossible to steal Valet Lockout Switch The valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box 9 O...

Page 123: ... using the power door lock switch with the door open or the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The security light will flash 3 Close all the doors The security light will come on and stay on for approximately 30 seconds If a door or the trunk is opened without a key or a RKE transmitter the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about 30 seconds The theft deterrent system will not arm if y...

Page 124: ...ing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter or by starting the car with a valid key If the alarm does not sound when it should check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 104 If the fuse does not need to be replaced you may need to have your vehicle serviced To reduce the possibility of theft always arm the theft deterrent...

Page 125: ...n the transponder value of a new or replacement key Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle The following procedure is for programming additional keys only If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to have keys made and programmed to the system See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key ...

Page 126: ... premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 5 26 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions In order ...

Page 127: ...n automatic transmission the shift lever must be in P Park to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK OFF position 4 Set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 3 29 The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center If this happens move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC ACCESSORY If this doesn t work the vehicle needs service B ACC ACCESSORY This position le...

Page 128: ...e is stopped Starting Procedure 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will slow down as the engine warms Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts The vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking Syste...

Page 129: ...ts let go of the key and accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again repeat these steps This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Notice The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle If you add electrical...

Page 130: ...lt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts and prevent damage The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle f...

Page 131: ...engine The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from P Park while the ignition key is in ON RUN If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever Push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting Out of Par...

Page 132: ...l driving It provides the best fuel economy for the vehicle If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down The transmission will shift down to the next gear and have more power Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in...

Page 133: ...the vehicle is moving forward the transmission will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the veh...

Page 134: ...f before driving If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer on page 5 26 Shifting Into Park WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle wil...

Page 135: ...or more information 4 Turn the ignition key to LOCK OFF 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand the vehicle is in P Park Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake fir...

Page 136: ...nd the regular brake pedal is applied The shift lock is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage less than 9 volt battery If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 6 38 Console Shift If the console shift cannot be moved out of P Park 1 Apply the regular brakes 2 Turn the ign...

Page 137: ...deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different Continued WARNING Continued The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fum...

Page 138: ...rmation see Engine Exhaust on page 3 33 WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the veh...

Page 139: ...or Use a soft towel dampened with water Compass Compass Operation Press O or AUTO 3 depending on the vehicle to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on after a few seconds the mirror will display the compass heading The compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven Compass Calibration If after a few seconds the display does not show the correct direc...

Page 140: ...zone number displays 3 Once the zone number displays press O or AUTO 3 repeatedly until the correct zone number displays Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to normal operation If C appears in the compass window the compass may need calibration See Compass Calibration listed previously Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver d...

Page 141: ...ers Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has this feature the driver side mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system see Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 3 42 for more information Park Tilt Mirrors ...

Page 142: ... seat Outside Heated Mirrors Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Climate Control System on page 4 34 for more information Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA system it operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5mph and assists the driver with parking and...

Page 143: ...be sure to look for objects and check the vehicle s mirrors Front Parking Assist Display Rear Parking Assist Display The front display is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver The front display will have either three or six lights to provide distance and system information With Adaptive Cruise control ACC it will have three lights along with the ACC lights Without ACC i...

Page 144: ...s backing up and an object comes within 0 3 m 1 ft of the front bumper and at the same time there is another object further than 0 3 m 1 ft from the rear bumper then the beeps will only be sounded to notify you of the closer object that is near the front bumper The system can be disabled using the Driver Information Center DIC See Parking Assist under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 60 for mo...

Page 145: ...ate due to a temporary condition the message PARK ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown on the rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse This occurs under the following conditions The driver disables the system The ultrasonic sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Wa...

Page 146: ...rview mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the turn signal before changing lanes When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone amber SBZA displays will light up in the side mirrors This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes Before making a lane change always check the SBZA display check the outside and rearview mirrors look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards and ...

Page 147: ...r Information Center DIC on page 4 59 for more information If the SBZA is disabled by the driver the SBZA mirror displays will not light up during normal driving When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly Occasional missed alerts can occur under normal circumstances and will increase in wet conditions The system does not need to be serviced due to an occasional missed alert The number of misse...

Page 148: ...etect vehicles in the blind zone The sensor may be blocked by mud dirt snow ice slush or even heavy rainstorms This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray The vehicle does not need service For cleaning see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 98 SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM If this message appears both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the ...

Page 149: ...lane marking Continued WARNING Continued LDW will indicate the system is working whenever it detects either the left or right lane marking So if you depart on the side of the lane that LDW is not detecting LDW will not warn you If you do not carefully maintain your vehicle position within the lane vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with LDW always keep your attention on the road and m...

Page 150: ...ts a left or right lane marking This symbol will change to amber and flash and three beeps will sound if you cross a detected lane marking without using the turn signal If the LDW symbol does not appear LDW is not currently operating and will not warn you To change the volume of the warning chime see Chime Volume under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 77 for more information When the System Doe...

Page 151: ...y appear in the DIC if LDW does not activate due to a temporary condition Universal Home Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED This vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there...

Page 152: ...rased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 86...

Page 153: ... release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the same button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home automation device repeat Steps 1 through 5 choosing a...

Page 154: ...is a Fixed Code unit If you do not see a row of dip switches return to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code Your hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter The garage door opener receiver motor head unit could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote If t...

Page 155: ...itches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or Off A switch in the middle position could be labeled as Middle 0 or Neutral 3 51 ...

Page 156: ... left to right into the Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half...

Page 157: ...1 8 choosing a different button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Rem...

Page 158: ...has a center seat console it will have two storage areas Press the button located on the front of the armrest and lift the armrest cover to access the upper storage area Pull the strap located behind the cup holder to access the lower storage area Center Flex Storage Unit This vehicle may have a center flex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage com...

Page 159: ...rator or brake pedal Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on the driver side Do not place one floor mat on top of another The driver side floor mat is held in place by two hooks Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1 Pull...

Page 160: ...essory Power RAP must be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 3 24 Express Open The express open feature will operate from the closed or partially open position To express open the power sunroof fully press the driver side switch rearward once To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than to the express open position press the switch again in either direction to stop the mo...

Page 161: ...manually From the vent position press and hold the passenger side sunroof switch rearward Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the tracks that could cause an issue with sunroof operation noise or plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water D...

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Page 163: ...g Lamps 4 29 Cornering Lamps 4 29 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 4 30 Instrument Panel Brightness 4 30 Courtesy Lamps 4 30 Entry Lighting 4 30 Parade Dimming 4 31 Reading Lamps 4 31 Footwell Lamps 4 31 Battery Load Management 4 31 Electric Power Management 4 32 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 4 32 Battery Run Down Protection 4 33 Accessory Power Outlet s 4 33 Analog Clock 4 34 Climate Controls 4 ...

Page 164: ...Pressure Light 4 57 Security Light 4 57 Front Fog Lamp Light 4 58 Lights On Reminder 4 58 Cruise Control Light 4 58 Highbeam On Light 4 58 Fuel Gauge 4 59 Driver Information Center DIC 4 59 DIC Operation and Displays 4 60 DIC Warnings and Messages 4 65 DIC Vehicle Customization 4 77 Audio System s 4 86 Setting the Clock 4 87 Radio s 4 90 Using an MP3 4 100 XM Radio Messages 4 105 Navigation Radio ...

Page 165: ...hat you are having trouble Press again to turn the flashers off Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel 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 plac...

Page 166: ...ntrol forward or rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the front or rear of the vehicle To set the memory position see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 77 and Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 6 Heated Steering Wheel The vehicle may have a heated steering wheel The button for this feature is located on the steering wheel Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off A ...

Page 167: ...ment panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change For vehicles with the side blind zone alert system an arrow in the outside mirror flashes when the turn signal is used See Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 3 42 for more information Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it t...

Page 168: ... high Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high beam to low This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on indicating high beam usage Forward Collision Alert FCA System For vehicles with this feature read the following section before using it This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rul...

Page 169: ... 100 m and operates at speeds above 20 mph 32 km h WARNING FCA is only a warning system and does not apply the brakes When you are approaching a vehicle or object too rapidly or when you are following a vehicle too closely that is ahead of you FCA may not provide you with enough time to avoid a collision FCA is not designed to warn the driver of pedestrians or animals Your complete attention is al...

Page 170: ...rformance is limited There may not be enough warning distance to the vehicle in front of you Do not rely on FCA in low visibility conditions WARNING When FCA is enabled the Adaptive Cruise Control switch is on If you press another Adaptive Cruise Control button you might go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Be careful not to press adaptive cruise butto...

Page 171: ...is completely in your driving lane WARNING When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked by snow ice or dirt it may not detect a vehicle ahead FCA may not help you avoid a collision under these conditions Do not use FCA Continued WARNING Continued when the radar is blocked by snow ice or dirt Keep your radar clean See Cleaning the System under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 14 WARNING FCA m...

Page 172: ... flash to pass feature will only work with the headlamps on It does not work with Daytime Running Lamps DRL Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use If the headlamps are on low beam pulling the turn signal towards you will flash the high beams Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of the steering column Turn the band with the wiper symbol on it to co...

Page 173: ...indshield wipers have completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes the headlamps automatically turn on See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4 28 for more information Windshield Washer WARNING In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision J Washer Fluid Press and release this paddle locate...

Page 174: ...r in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Traction Control System TCS begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control automatically turns off See Traction Control System TCS on page 5...

Page 175: ...esired speed and then the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory Once the vehicle speed is 40 km h 25 mph or greater press the RES button on the steering wheel The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there If you press and hold the RES button the vehicle speed increases until the button is released or the brake is applied Do ...

Page 176: ... going downhill you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down When the brakes are applied or you shift into a lower gear the cruise control is disengaged Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control To disengage cruise control step lightly on the brake pedal Press the button Press the I button Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed i...

Page 177: ...on of the vehicle automatically to maintain a selected follow distance to the vehicle ahead Braking is limited to 2 45 m sec2 0 25 g s of deceleration which is comparable to moderate application of the vehicle s brakes To disengage ACC apply the brake If no vehicle is in your path the vehicle will react like traditional cruise control WARNING Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard braking or ...

Page 178: ...ng in these conditions do not use Adaptive Cruise Control The warning beep and alert symbol may indicate that you are driving in conditions where Adaptive Cruise Control should not be used See Alerting the Driver in this section Continued WARNING Continued On slippery roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slipp...

Page 179: ...e Following Distance Press to decrease the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles ACC will not work if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low Engaging ACC With the Set Button If the adaptive cruise control switch is on when not in use it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired Keep the adaptive cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used The set speed is se...

Page 180: ...1 km h 1 mph Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until the system determines there is not a vehicle in front of you At that point your vehicle speed will increase to the set speed Decreasing Set Speed While Using ACC If the ACC is already activated Press the SET button until the lower speed desired is reached then release it To slow down in small amounts briefly press the SET button Each tim...

Page 181: ...he display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver The alert symbol flashes and a warning beep sounds when driver action may be required If ACC is engaged the alert symbol will flash when ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly The vehicle speed drops below about 32 km h 20 mph A temporary condition prohibits ACC from operating Se...

Page 182: ...adar clean See Cleaning the System later in this section ACC automatically slows your vehicle down when approaching a slower moving vehicle It then adjusts your vehicle speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow distance Your vehicle speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you but will not exceed the set speed It may apply limited braking if necessary When b...

Page 183: ...he Driver Alert symbol will flash and the warning beep will sound The driver must take action since ACC will not slow the vehicle to a stop Passing a Vehicle ACC Override To increase speed to pass a vehicle use the accelerator pedal While you are doing this the system will not automatically apply the brakes A message will appear on the DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 Once you remove...

Page 184: ...head of you or lose control of your vehicle Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve It may reduce your vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp When following a vehicle and entering a curve ACC could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle Wh...

Page 185: ...ay Exit Ramps WARNING Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before entering a highway exit ramp Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control while entering or on exit ramps Other Vehicle Lane Change...

Page 186: ...system apply the brake pedal press the cancel button or press the ACC button Erasing Set Speed Memory Press the ACC button or turn the ignition off Other Messages There are three additional 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 ACC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 ...

Page 187: ...ghtness together with the following Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights IntelliBeam Parking Lamps Turns on the parking lamps together with the following Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps Taillamps Side Marker Lamps The parking brake indicator light comes on and stays on while the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN 2 Headlamps Turns on t...

Page 188: ... 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 See Highbeam On Light on page 4 58 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 automatic control of IntelliBeam until any of the following situations occ...

Page 189: ...nts 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 Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam at the Rearview Mirror IntelliBeam can be disabled by using the controls on the inside...

Page 190: ...ontrol is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver s door is opened with the ignition off Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system makes the turn signal lamps come on when the f...

Page 191: ... and shift the transmission into P Park Placing the vehicle in P Park disables the DRL The DRL will stay off until the vehicle is shifted out of P Park To drive the vehicle with the DRL off turn off automatic lighting and manually turn on the parking lamps or fog lamps if the vehicle has them The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed Fog Lamps The fog lamps button is on the exter...

Page 192: ...rclockwise to brighten or dim the lights 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 Puddle lamps are located on the bottom of the front and rear door trim Professional vehicles have an additional dome lamp and also opera lamps...

Page 193: ...e instrument panel cluster lights Footwell lighting brightness can be adjusted with the instrument panel brightness control located below the exterior lamps control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 30 The footwell lights will turn off before the instrument panel lights are at their lowest level of brightness Battery Load Management This feature monitors the vehicle s electrical load and d...

Page 194: ...mate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessorie...

Page 195: ...age 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 See Center Console Storage on page 3 54 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 The accessory power outlet can be used at any...

Page 196: ... on the instrument panel above the radio The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself To adjust the clock 1 Locate the adjustment button directly below the clock face 2 Push and hold the adjustment button to advance the clock hands Holding the button down will cause the clock to advance faster Release the button before reaching the desired time 3 Push and release the...

Page 197: ...will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster In cold weather the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available The system starts out blowing air at the floor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting The length of time needed to warm the interior depends on the out...

Page 198: ...side air The next time AUTO fan or mode is selected the air inlet will reset back to AUTO operation Manual Operation 9 Off Turns the entire climate control system off Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor The airflow direction and temperature can be adjusted as indicated below If the temperature is adjusted while the system is off the display will light to show the curr...

Page 199: ...s at or below freezing The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the floor defog mode 0 Defrost This mode clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets When selected the system automatically turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing Recirculation can...

Page 200: ...he AUX button is pressed the indicator light comes on Press the button again to turn the auxiliary fan off See Rear Climate Control System on page 4 40 PASS Passenger Climate Control Press to turn the passenger climate control systems on or off When the passenger climate control system is on the passenger temperature setting is displayed The temperature selected by the front passenger also control...

Page 201: ...y your warranty Sensors The solar sensor located in the defrost grille middle of the instrument panel monitors the solar radiation Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind th...

Page 202: ...low each outlet to change the direction of the airflow Use the thumbwheel located next to the outlets to shut the airflow or to open the outlets and re direct the air For the rear outlets slide the lever left or right and up or down to change the direction of the airflow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of ai...

Page 203: ...When the front climate control system is turned off or in defrost mode the rear climate control system is turned off The rear system will turn back on once another front mode is selected For more information on how to use the front climate control system see Dual Climate Control System on page 4 34 For more information on the air outlets see Outlet Adjustment on page 4 40 Automatic Operation A ª F...

Page 204: ...mode If in AUTO air delivery mode pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and place the system in manual mode Y Vent Air is directed to the upper outlets Bi Level Air is divided between the upper outlets and the floor outlets Floor Air is directed to the floor outlets Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air en...

Page 205: ...ilter 1 Use a tool to remove the cover If the vehicle has tabs that allow the cover to be unlatched with your fingers a tool will not be needed for this step 2 Then insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air filter compartment to carefully pry the pin out 4 43 ...

Page 206: ...omes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there might be or there is a problem with one o...

Page 207: ...Black plate 45 1 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Instrument Panel Cluster English Shown Metric Similar 4 45 ...

Page 208: ... mileage can be checked without the vehicle running The vehicle s odometer works together with the driver information center Trip A and Trip B can be set on the odometer See Trip Fuel under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 60 for more information If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed the new one is set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Tachometer This gauge indicate...

Page 209: ...uipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light several seconds after the engine is started a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt The passenger safety belt light located on the instrument panel comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled a...

Page 210: ...rbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the vehicle serviced right away If there is a problem with the airbag system an airbag Driver Information Center DIC message can also come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 for more information Passenger Airbag Status Ind...

Page 211: ...atus indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on p...

Page 212: ... briefly when the engine is turned on If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released it means there is a brake problem If the light ...

Page 213: ... brake system warning light is also on the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 50 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 for all brake related DIC messages Traction Control System TCS Warning Light This warning light comes on briefly while starting the eng...

Page 214: ...ht flashes if the system is active and is working to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 for more information Lane Departure Warning LDW Light For vehicles with the lane departure warning system this light briefly comes on green while starting the vehicle If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer...

Page 215: ...rature light on could cause the vehicle to overheat see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 31 See Engine Overheating on page 6 29 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature It indicates when the engine has warmed up and if the cooling system is operating properly If the gauge po...

Page 216: ...s On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 61 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Gener...

Page 217: ...n page 6 3 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelerations Avoid steep uphill grades If towing a trailer ...

Page 218: ...at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off See Gasoline Octane on page 6 5 If none of the above have made the light turn off your dealer can check the vehicle The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governmen...

Page 219: ... hot that it catches fire Someone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by y...

Page 220: ...n whenever the parking lamps are on See Exterior Lamps on page 4 25 for more information Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 4 12 and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 14 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See He...

Page 221: ...ttle more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank Driver Information Center DIC The Driver Information Center DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle s systems The DIC is also used to display warning status messages All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster below the tachometer and speedometer The DIC buttons are locat...

Page 222: ...utton to scroll up and down the menu items Trip Fuel Display Menu Items 3 Trip Fuel The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip fuel button TRIP A or TRIP B These displays show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either kilometers km or miles mi Both odometers can be used at the same time Each trip odometer can be reset to zero se...

Page 223: ...rage economy this display cannot be reset FUEL USED This display shows the number of liters L or gallons gal of fuel used since the last reset of this display To reset this display press the set reset button The display will return to zero TIMER ON OFF This display can be used like a stopwatch You can record the time it takes to travel from one point to another To access the timer press the trip f...

Page 224: ...ehicle Information The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the vehicle information button OIL LIFE REMAINING If the vehicle has this display it shows the estimated oil life remaining If you see 99 OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display that means that 99 of the current oil life remains When the oil life is depleted the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display You ...

Page 225: ...ic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA on page 3 38 for more information SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system this display allows the system to be turned on or off Once in this display press the set reset button to select between ON or OFF If you choose ON the system will be turned on If you choose OFF the system will be turned off When the SBZA system is...

Page 226: ...the navigation system not correctly matching the vehicle s position to the actual road Be aware of this and obey posted speed limits wherever you drive SPEED ALERT This display will allow you to customize the speed alert warning You can choose to have no warning display or to have it display at the limit at 5 km h mph over the limit or at 10 km h mph over the limit The DIC will toggle between OFF ...

Page 227: ...cle is at or above the advised speed See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 60 AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off See Exterior Lamps on page 4 25 for more information AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on See Exterior Lamps on page 4 25 for more information BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This m...

Page 228: ...tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label See Tires on page 6 48 Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 57 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time press the set reset button The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See DIC Operation ...

Page 229: ...to drive your vehicle If this message continues to appear have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not increase...

Page 230: ...being reduced to protect the engine from damage There could be several malfunctions that might cause this message Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this mess...

Page 231: ...ompletely See Hood Release on page 6 13 ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions Adjust your driving accordingly LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your vehicle has the Lane Departure Warning LDW system this message may display if the LDW system does not activate due to a temporary condition See Lane Departure Wa...

Page 232: ...oil pressure is low The oil pressure light also appears on the instrument panel cluster See Oil Pressure Light on page 4 57 A multiple chime sounds when this message is displayed See Engine Oil on page 6 15 for more information Stop the vehicle immediately as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible when this...

Page 233: ...e Control on page 4 14 for more information REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to your vehicle See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 3 4 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 60 for more information REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the ...

Page 234: ...th the brake system The brake system warning light and the antilock brake system warning light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 50 and Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 4 51 for more information If this happens stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC displa...

Page 235: ... and the Forward Collision Alert FCA system are disabled and need service See your dealer SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system and this message displays both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system If these displays remain on after continued driving the system needs service See your dealer See Side Bl...

Page 236: ... message to appear See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 61 for more information If the warning comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS see your dealer SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS When this message is displayed the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See your deal...

Page 237: ... page 3 42 for more information SPEED LIMIT XXX MPH km h This message displays when the Speed Alert has been turned on through the DIC Information Menu and the vehicle is at or above the speed limit See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 60 for more information SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH km h This message displays when your vehicle speed is limited to 128 km h 80 mph because the vehicle detects a ...

Page 238: ...Rotation on page 6 65 Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6 60 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 57 for more information TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off Adjust your driving accordingly See Traction Control System TCS on page 5 6 for more information TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is t...

Page 239: ...l on A multiple chime sounds when this message is displayed WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This symbol appears with this message This message displays when your vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid Refill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 32 for more information DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that...

Page 240: ...s The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle DISPLAY IN ENGLISH This feature will only display if a language other than English has been set This feature allows you to change the language in which the DIC messages appear to English Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display Press the set r...

Page 241: ...ock when the doors are closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park AT VEHICLE SPEED The doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is above 5 mph 8 km h for three seconds NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you t...

Page 242: ...e Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 3 4 for more information Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the menu up down button to scroll through the following settings OFF There will be no feedback when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter LIGHTS ONLY The e...

Page 243: ...ile the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors will be delayed When locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a door is open this feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature i...

Page 244: ...e DIC APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the menu up down b...

Page 245: ...r not the outside mirror s will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 3 37 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the menu up down button to scroll through the following settings OFF default Nei...

Page 246: ...dy occurred and you put the key back in the ignition and remove it again the seat and steering column will stay in the original exit position unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the key again NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EASY EXIT SETU...

Page 247: ...n on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed The steering column will also move on vehicles with the power tilt and telescopic steering feature See Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 4 4 for more information See RELEARN REMOTE KEY under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 60 for more information on matching transmitters to driver ID numbers NO CHANGE No change wil...

Page 248: ...xited A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made Audio System s Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features WARNING Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving This system provides ac...

Page 249: ...etting to enable the radio clock display Enabling Disabling the Digital Radio Clock For the Single CD Player To turn the radio clock display on or off 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press the H button until the clock and date setting menus appear 3 Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow tab until the menu for default clock and date settings appear 4 Press the pushbutton located under the curr...

Page 250: ...lay is turned on the screen displays Radio Clock ON for 10 seconds then returns to the original clock display menu If the radio clock display is turned off the screen displays Radio Clock OFF for 10 seconds The menus for clock and date settings are removed and ON displays as a current status indicating that the clock display can be turned on if desired Setting the Time and Date For the Single CD P...

Page 251: ...ime or date press the left SEEK arrow or the s REV button You can also turn the a knob located on the upper right side of the radio faceplate to adjust the selected setting Changing the Time and Date Default Setting For the Single CD Player To change the time and date default setting 1 Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month day year to day mo...

Page 252: ...ay month and year displays 4 Press the pushbutton located under the desired option then press the MENU button again to apply the selected default or let the screen time out Radio s Radio with CD shown Radio with Six Disc CD similar Radio Data System RDS The audio system has RDS The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information This system relies upon receiving...

Page 253: ...ly 10 seconds Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds AudioPilot If the vehicle has the Bose audio system it has AudioPilot noise compensation technology To use AudioPilot 1 Set the radio volume to the desired level 2 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 3 Press the pushbutton located under the AUTO VOLUM tab on the radio display 4 Pr...

Page 254: ... tabs and the information about that tab displays When information is not available No Info displays Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P Park Tune to favorite stations using the presets favorites button and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has this feature See Defensive Driving on page 5 2 FAV Favorite...

Page 255: ... press the pushbutton positioned under the desired label Turn the a knob to adjust the highlighted setting The highlighted setting can also be adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow FWD or s REV button until the desired levels are obtained If a station s frequency is weak or has static decrease the treble To quickly adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position press the pushbutton positio...

Page 256: ...e desired levels are obtained To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position press the pushbutton positioned under the BAL or FADE label for more than two seconds A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position press the a knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds Digital Signal Processing DSP This...

Page 257: ...n until the desired category is selected 2 Press either of the two pushbuttons below the desired category tab to immediately tune to the first XM station associated with that category 3 Turn the a knob press the pushbuttons below the displayed right or left arrows or press either SEEK arrow to go to the previous or the next XM station within the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode...

Page 258: ... XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 4 105 later in this section for further detail Playing a CD Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts playing where it stopped if it was the la...

Page 259: ...n good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error displays see CD Messages later in this section Playing a CD s Six Disc CD Player LOAD Press to load CDs into the CD player The CD player holds up to six CDs To insert one CD 1 Press and release the load button 2 Wait for the message to insert...

Page 260: ...ushbutton positioned under the RDM label The random icon displays 2 Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play The random icon is no longer highlighted RDM Random Radio with Six Disc CD Player With the random setting CD tracks can be played in random rather than sequential order on one CD or all CDs in a six disc CD player To use random Press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM ta...

Page 261: ...y rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There could have been a problem while burning the CD The label could be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be cor...

Page 262: ...s again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device Found displays Using an MP3 MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW Disc The radio plays MP3 and WMA files that were recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates 32 kbps 40 kbps 56 kbps 64 kbps 80 kbps 96 kbps 112 kbps 1...

Page 263: ...ames also take up more space on the display potentially getting cut off Finalize the audio disc before you burn it Trying to add music to an existing disc can cause the disc not to function in the player Playlists can be changed by using the S c and c T folder buttons the a knob or the SEEK arrows An MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW that was recorded using no file folders can also be played If a CD R or CD R...

Page 264: ... When the last track of the last playlist has played play continues from the first track of the first playlist Playlists can be changed by pressing the S c and c T folder buttons the a knob or the SEEK arrows Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder When the last track of the last folder has played play continues from the fir...

Page 265: ...on to eject CD R s or CD RW s To eject the CD R or CD RW that is currently playing press and release this button A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD R or CD RW can be removed If it is not removed after several seconds the CD R or CD RW automatically pulls back into the player and begins playing For the Six Disc CD player press and hold this...

Page 266: ... in random order Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play h Music Navigator Use the music navigator feature to play MP3 WMA files on the CD R or CD RW in order by artist or album Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information It may take several minutes to scan the disc depending on the...

Page 267: ...tton again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device Found displays XM Radio Messages XL Explicit Language Channels These channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 929 2100 in the U S and 1 877 438 9677 in Canada XM Updating The encryption c...

Page 268: ...XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced check with your dealer XM Radio ID If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown If this message is r...

Page 269: ... commands if there is too much background noise When to Speak A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command Wait until the tone and then speak How to Speak Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system Use...

Page 270: ...he system the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system To link to a different paired phone see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing a Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say Pair The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number The PIN number is used in Step 5 4 St...

Page 271: ... system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to you may have to use this command several times 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say Change phone If another cell phone is found the response will be Phone name is now connected If another cell phone is not found t...

Page 272: ...o clear the last number To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Digit Store 3 Say each digit one at a time that you want to store After each digit is entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone After the last digit has been entered say Store and then follow the directions given by the system to ...

Page 273: ... Say Dial or Call 3 Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Digit Dial Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time After each digit is entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone If an unwanted number is recognize...

Page 274: ...ed on hold Press b g again to return to the original call To ignore the incoming call no action is required Press c x to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold Three Way Calling Three way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier 1 While on a call press b g 2 Say Three way call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of th...

Page 275: ...e use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone See your cell phone manufacturers user guide for more information Voice Pass Thru Voice pass thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See your cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature To access contacts stored in the cell phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Blueto...

Page 276: ...eral Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 18 for FCC information Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle Audio Steer...

Page 277: ...cs are loaded to go to the next disc while sourced to a CD player Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for...

Page 278: ...ot damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception For proper radio reception the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass make sure that the grid lines for the AM FM antenna are not damaged There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone an...

Page 279: ...l System TCS 5 6 Magnetic Ride Control 5 8 Steering 5 8 Off Road Recovery 5 10 Passing 5 10 Loss of Control 5 10 Driving at Night 5 12 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 5 12 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 5 13 Highway Hypnosis 5 14 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 14 Winter Driving 5 15 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 17 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 5 17 Loading the Vehicle 5 18 To...

Page 280: ...ng WARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Death and injury...

Page 281: ...f the vehicle See Traction Control System TCS on page 5 6 Adding non dealer accessories can affect vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 6 3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 50 Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time Actually doing it is reaction time Average reaction time is about three f...

Page 282: ... stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non dealer accessories can affect vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 6 3 Antilock Brake System ABS This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor...

Page 283: ...t to pulsate but this is normal Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake co...

Page 284: ...light has turned off This could take up to 15 minutes The TCS StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster will flash when the system is operating See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 4 51 and StabiliTrak Indicator Light on page 4 52 for more information The system may be heard or felt while it is working This is normal The SERVICE STABILITRAK message is displayed and...

Page 285: ...tem off or on press and release this button located in front of the shift lever TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions always leave the system turned on TCS can be turned off if needed The system can be turned on or off at any time by pressing the TCS button The DIC will display TRACTION CONTROL OFF when the button is p...

Page 286: ...m with the system the DIC will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message If this message appears have the vehicle serviced at your dealer Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering System This system continuously adjusts the effort f...

Page 287: ...an perform very well in emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 5 3 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions it can be tu...

Page 288: ...reduce the risk of danger while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your ...

Page 289: ...or pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough the vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs If the vehicle has StabiliTrak the system may be active See StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety slow down and adjust your drivi...

Page 290: ... we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowi...

Page 291: ...ow extra following distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 6 48 Turn off cruise control Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip consider having it serviced by your dealer before departing Things to check on your own include Wind...

Page 292: ...ons include Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape Check all fluid levels and brakes tires cooling system and transmission Going down steep or long hills shift to a lower gear WARNING If you do not shift down the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes o...

Page 293: ... causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick so there is even less traction Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more The Traction Control System TCS on page 5 6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions...

Page 294: ...ow does not collect there Continued WARNING Continued Open a window about 5 cm two inches on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index...

Page 295: ...od WARNING If the vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 55 km h 35 mph as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 6 73 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It O...

Page 296: ...ight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way the vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle...

Page 297: ...tached to the B pillar of your vehicle See the final stage manufacturer s manual or contact them directly The label shows the original tires installed on your professional vehicle and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for those tires The label also tells you the professional vehicle s capacity weight Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of...

Page 298: ...ler will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle If your vehicle can tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips Example 1 Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupa...

Page 299: ...xample 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 3 Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg 5 21 ...

Page 300: ...ehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If your vehicle is a Professional Vehicle the vehicle specific Certification label is provided by the final stage manufacturer The coach builder should be consulted i...

Page 301: ...rload the vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going WARNING Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as fa...

Page 302: ...t for up to ten minutes after the ignition key has been turned to LOCK OFF You may hear the air compressor operating when the height is being adjusted Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed See Roadside Service on page 8 7 To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see...

Page 303: ...additional advice and equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 5 13 Dinghy Towing Notice If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty ...

Page 304: ...ase the parking brake Towing a Trailer The Cadillac Professional Vehicle cannot tow a trailer WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the...

Page 305: ...work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat The trailer also adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements Pulling A Trailer Here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure ...

Page 306: ... information Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices See Customer Assist...

Page 307: ...s going by and rough roads are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed Here are some rules to follow The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed If there are then be...

Page 308: ...nd mirror adjustments If the trailer has electric brakes start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This checks the electrical connection at the same time During the 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 tw...

Page 309: ...al engine and transmission temperatures may result and damage the vehicle Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transmission to cool Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift dow...

Page 310: ...ance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid engine oil belts cooling system and brake system It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolt...

Page 311: ...ir Cleaner Filter 6 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 21 Cooling System 6 24 Engine Coolant 6 26 Engine Overheating 6 29 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 31 Power Steering Fluid 6 32 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 32 Brakes 6 33 Battery 6 36 Jump Starting 6 38 Headlamp Aiming 6 43 Bulb Replacement 6 46 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 6 46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 46 Tires...

Page 312: ... 97 Speaker Covers 6 97 Care of Safety Belts 6 97 Weatherstrips 6 97 Washing Your Vehicle 6 98 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 6 98 Finish Care 6 98 Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 99 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 6 100 Tires 6 101 Sheet Metal Damage 6 101 Finish Damage 6 101 Underbody Maintenance 6 101 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 101 Vehicle Identification 6 102 Vehicle Identification Numb...

Page 313: ...f these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function ...

Page 314: ... be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use...

Page 315: ...oper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies A list of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www toptiergas com ...

Page 316: ...n and the vehicle might fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 54 If this occurs return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prev...

Page 317: ...e gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected The ...

Page 318: ...en refueling Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle Do not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located ...

Page 319: ...RNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few ...

Page 320: ...enter DIC if the fuel cap is not properly installed See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 for more information WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Notice If you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for yo...

Page 321: ...s occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense fuel only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Continued WARNING Continued Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete...

Page 322: ...s not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 6 12 ...

Page 323: ...ated on the lower left side of the instrument panel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever located near the center of the hood Move the release lever up and to the right to raise the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 6 13 ...

Page 324: ...Black plate 14 1 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood here is what you will see 4 6L L37 Engine shown 4 6L LD8 Engine similar 6 14 ...

Page 325: ...d on page 6 21 K Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 19 Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life careful attention must be paid to engine oil Following these simple but important steps will help protect your investment Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil Check the engine oil level regula...

Page 326: ...ve or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit your driving of the vehicle and seek a service pr...

Page 327: ...f Substitute Engine Oils if dexos is unavailable In the event that dexos approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level you may use substitute engine oil displaying the API Starburst symbol and of SAE 5W 30 viscosity grade Use of oils that do not meet the dexos specification however may result in reduced performance under certain circumstances Viscosity G...

Page 328: ...ams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For...

Page 329: ... life system has not been reset Repeat the procedure Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50 000 mile 80 000 km interval See Scheduled Maintenance on ...

Page 330: ...ign the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover 2 Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges and align the two screws 3 Tighten the two screws on the top of the engine air cleaner filter cover WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to sto...

Page 331: ...eading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if checking the transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fl...

Page 332: ...three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Locate the transmission fluid cap which is located next to the radiator hose and below the engine air cleaner filter assembly on the driver side of the vehicle The cap is marked TRANS FLUID See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for more information on location 2 After removing the engine air cleaner filter assem...

Page 333: ...r fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It does not take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Do not overfill Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle...

Page 334: ...Black plate 24 1 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature 4 6L L37 Engine shown 4 6L LD8 Engine similar 6 24 ...

Page 335: ...them If you do you can be burned Continued WARNING Continued Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require...

Page 336: ...tch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosi...

Page 337: ...ut be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done See Engine Coolant on page 6 26 for more information How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank WARNING You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failu...

Page 338: ...e tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is...

Page 339: ...y and tightly secured If coolant is needed add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating There is an engine temperature warning light and or gauge on the instrument panel cluster See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 4 53 and Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 4 53 The ve...

Page 340: ...u just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood Continued WARNING Continued If you keep driving when the vehicles engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop the engi...

Page 341: ...gn of steam idle the engine for three minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the engine until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode next in this section Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firi...

Page 342: ...3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9 Always use the prope...

Page 343: ...as well as washer fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in the windshield washer It can damage the windshield washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fl...

Page 344: ...o Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake...

Page 345: ...ake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and ...

Page 346: ...braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed Battery Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed DANGER Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handli...

Page 347: ...s B must be securely reattached to the vent outlets C on each side of the battery and the vent assembly grommet D must be secured to the floor pan E Vehicle Storage WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 6 38 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the bl...

Page 348: ...rt the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close e...

Page 349: ...ded This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save the radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on the other vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal and a remote negative jump starting terminal 4 6L LD8 Engine shown 4 6L L37 Engine similar The remote positive terminal is located in the engine compartment on the ...

Page 350: ...ols away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is th...

Page 351: ...r parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the remote positive terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal location of the vehicle with the go...

Page 352: ...t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpai...

Page 353: ...lash their high beams at you this may also mean the vertical aim needs to be adjusted It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer for service if the headlamps need to be re aimed It is possible however to re aim the headlamps as described Notice To make sure the headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause d...

Page 354: ...unning through the lens of the headlamp 4 At a wall measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B the width of the vehicle at the wall where it was marked in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Tu...

Page 355: ... 8 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam The top edge of the cut off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A sh...

Page 356: ... bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information on wiper blade inspection Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here is how to re...

Page 357: ...per blade which is the end nearest to the base of the wiper arm and slide the wiper blade element notched end last into the wiper blade claw sets 3 Engage the last claw into the notched end of the wiper blade element by squeezing the wiper blade element at the notched area and push the wiper blade element so the claw fits into the notch 4 Be sure the two wiper blade element notches are engaged by ...

Page 358: ...ury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Continued WARNING Continued Over inflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If your tread is badly worn replace them Replace any tir...

Page 359: ...idelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was man...

Page 360: ...t spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat See Spare Tire on page 6 93 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 73 B Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread C Tire Identification Number TIN The Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactur...

Page 361: ...er T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only G TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines Light Truck Tire Example A Tire Size The tire size code is a c...

Page 362: ...ification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture F Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread G Single Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed t...

Page 363: ...ad index and speed rating of the tire The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Light Truck LT Metric Tire A Light Truck LT Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letters LT as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered ...

Page 364: ...e inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be ...

Page 365: ...y trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for th...

Page 366: ...th the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6 67 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturer...

Page 367: ...ached to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an ex...

Page 368: ...e valve Re check the tire pressure with the tire gauge Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Professional Vehicle The proper inflation of the tires on your professional vehicle depends on the type of tires on it If your vehicle has P235 60R17 size tires the cold inflation pressure is 41 psi 284 kPa If your vehicle has LT235 6...

Page 369: ...ion pressure for the vehicle load If your vehicle has P235 55R17 or P245 50R18 size tires and you will be driving at speeds of 100 mph 160 km h or higher where it is legal set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall or 38 psi 265 kPa whichever is lower See the example following Example You will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on ...

Page 370: ...nflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also be...

Page 371: ...ocated on the instrument panel cluster If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18 At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center DIC display The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warnin...

Page 372: ...n approved tire sealants could damage the TPMS sensors See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 6 75 for information regarding the inflator kit materials and instructions TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute ...

Page 373: ... identification code Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear tire and driver side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool See your de...

Page 374: ... sounds The horn chirp which may take up to 30 seconds to sound confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 6 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 The horn soun...

Page 375: ...ncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle This will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you n...

Page 376: ...nitor System on page 6 60 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 112 WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches...

Page 377: ...how fast this aging takes place including temperatures loading conditions and inflation pressure maintenance Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when tires should be replaced Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle Park a vehicle that will be stor...

Page 378: ...the TPC Spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 6 49 for additional information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your...

Page 379: ... only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted tires as your vehicle s original tires Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rat...

Page 380: ...res on page 6 68 and Accessories and Modifications on page 6 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Adm...

Page 381: ...ay have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested und...

Page 382: ...acity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts wheel nuts and TPMS sensors for your vehicle WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel ...

Page 383: ...ufacturer recommends it for use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to the vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle and do not spin the vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a t...

Page 384: ...late a tire that has been driven on while severely under inflated or flat Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing a fla...

Page 385: ...o not exceed the recommended pressure WARNING Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit there may not be a spare tire tire chang...

Page 386: ...ow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the compressor Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant...

Page 387: ...he tire 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 82 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose F and the power plug G 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the ...

Page 388: ...o get an accurate pressure reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached Notice If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the...

Page 389: ... If the tire pressure has fallen more than 68 kPa 10 psi below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Service on page 8 7 If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa 10 psi from the recommended inflation pressure inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure 20 Wipe off a...

Page 390: ...ssor Kit Storage on page 6 82 2 Unwrap the air only hose E and the power plug G 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the air only hose E onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug...

Page 391: ... D may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached 11 Press the on off button A to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 12 Unplug the power plug G f...

Page 392: ...new canister which is available from your dealer 5 Push the new canister into place 6 Screw the connector B to the canister A 7 Slide the plastic cover back on Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 3 12 2 Lift the cover 3 Turn the retainer clockwise and remove the tire sealant and compressor kit To sto...

Page 393: ...ire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on ...

Page 394: ...e and Tools The equipment needed is in the trunk To access the equipment 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 3 12 for more information 2 Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that the back edge raises 3 Grab the handle and remove the cover 6 84 ...

Page 395: ... 4 Turn the wing nut to remove the retainer that holds the wrench and jack 5 Remove the wheel wrench jack and spare tire from the trunk See Spare Tire on page 6 93 for more information The tools to be used are the jack A and the wheel wrench B 6 85 ...

Page 396: ...wheel cover use the flat end of the wheel wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off Store the wheel cover and lug nut caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and do not try to remove it with your hands Then loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel wrench Do not remove them yet 3 For models with exposed lug nuts loosen them u...

Page 397: ...be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Notice If you position the jack under the rocker molding ...

Page 398: ...tal flange fits firmly into the channel of the jack head 7 Put the spare tire near you 8 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 9 Remove all wheel nuts and the flat tire 6 88 ...

Page 399: ... the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 83 11 Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing ...

Page 400: ...ation after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 112 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper s...

Page 401: ...or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you have put the spare tire on your vehicle store the flat tire in your trunk Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible Store the jack an...

Page 402: ...re to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt G and place it on the compartment floor 3 Insert the jack container E into the spare tire F Then insert the jack and wheel wrench D into the center of the spare tire making sure to line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt G on the compartment floor 4 Secure the spare tire and the jack container with the retainer C and then the wing nut B 5 Reinstal...

Page 403: ...to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have the full size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience Of course it is best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as possible The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case it is needed again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take the vehicle through an a...

Page 404: ...at does not match your vehicle s original road tires and wheels in size and type do not include the spare in the tire rotation Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery Dirt can damage carpet fabric leather and plastic surfaces Regular vacuuming is recomme...

Page 405: ...ng with a cleaning cloth Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt For liquid cleaners about 20 drops per gallon 3 78 L of water is a good guide Use only mild neutral pH soaps Too much cleaner that saturates the upholstery Organic solve...

Page 406: ...and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the leather and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Never use shoe polish on leather TEHAMA Leather The leathe...

Page 407: ...crease gloss on the instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use mild dish washing soap Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker will no...

Page 408: ...e washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 12 inches 30 cm to the surface of the vehicle Use of power wash...

Page 409: ...aged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However chrome polish may be used on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to cl...

Page 410: ... covered by the vehicle warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome...

Page 411: ...damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the un...

Page 412: ... title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 112 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label on the spare tire cover has the following information Vehicle Identifica...

Page 413: ...attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 68 and Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 69 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring system has four individual fuses An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away Wind...

Page 414: ...d inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of the vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correc...

Page 415: ...anual 2011 Fuses Usage 1 Engine Control Module ECM Crank 2 Fuel Injectors Odd 3 Fuel Injectors Even 4 Air Conditioning Clutch Fuses Usage 5 Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid 6 Oxygen Sensor 7 Emission Device 8 Transmission Ignition 1 6 105 ...

Page 416: ...Left Low Beam Headlamp 18 Right Low Beam Headlamp 19 Windshield Washer Pump Motor 20 Left Front Cornering Lamp 21 Right Front Cornering Lamp 22 Air Pump J Case 23 Antilock Brake System ABS J Case Fuses Usage 24 Starter J Case 25 Antilock Brake System ABS Motor J Case 26 Cooling Fan 2 J Case 27 Cooling Fan 1 J Case Relays Usage 29 Powertrain 30 Starter 31 Cooling Fan 2 32 Cooling Fan 3 33 Cooling F...

Page 417: ...hat could damage the battery and or wires Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat Do not remove covers from any of the covered parts and do not store anything under the seats To remove the rear seat cushion do the following 1 Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the front hooks 2 Pull the cushion up and out toward the front o...

Page 418: ...ion always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted 1 Buckle the center passenger position safety belt then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion Do not let the safety belts get twisted 2 Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame 3 With the seat c...

Page 419: ...lac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Fuses Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Left Park Lamp 3 Run 3 Rear Blower 4 Right Park Lamp Fuses Usage 5 Engine Control Module ECM Transmission Control Module TCM 6 Memory Module 7 Right Park Lamp optional 6 109 ...

Page 420: ...onic Leveling Control Module 25 Body Control Module Left Turn Signal 26 Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlet 27 Navigation Optional Fuses Usage 28 Retained Accessory Power 1 RAP 29 Passenger Door Module 30 Sensing and Diagnostic Module 31 Accessory Power Outlets 32 Body Control Module BCM Inadvertent 33 Retained Accessory Power 2 RAP 34 Canister Vent Solenoid 35 Body Control Module Courtesy 36...

Page 421: ...l 52 Rear Defogger 53 Electronic Leveling Control Compressor 58 Park Lamps 59 Fuel Pump 60 License Plate Lamp optional 61 Right Park Lamp optional Relays Usage 62 Unlock 63 Lock 64 Run 65 Not Used 66 Door Unlatch optional 67 Trunk Release 68 Stoplamp optional 69 Overhead Lamps optional 70 Retained Accessory Power RAP Circuit Breakers Usage 54 Right Front Seat 55 Left Front Power Seat 56 Power Wind...

Page 422: ...rigerant label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 12 6 qt 12 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 7 5 qt 7 1 L Fuel Tank 18 5 gal 70 0 L Transmission Fluid Bottom Pan Removal 7 4 qt 7 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling E...

Page 423: ...n 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Introduction 7 2 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Owner Checks and Services 7 7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 9 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 10 Engine Drive Belt Routing 7 11 Maintenance Record 7 12 7 1 ...

Page 424: ...e vehicles maintenance needs vary The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance To keep the vehicle in good condition see your dealer The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18 are driven on reasona...

Page 425: ...ation on page 6 65 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 6 15 An Emission Control Service When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 miles If driving under the best conditions the engine oil life system might not indicate th...

Page 426: ...tation on page 6 65 Rotate tires if necessary See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 65 Fluids visual leak check or every 12 months whichever occurs first A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked Engine air cleaner filter inspection See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 19 Brake system inspection or every 12 months whichever occurs first Steering and suspension inspe...

Page 427: ...Owner Checks and Services on page 7 7 Automatic transmission shiftlock control function check See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 7 Ignition transmission lock check See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 7 Parking brake and automatic transmission P Park mechanism check See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 7 Accelerator pedal check for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Underbo...

Page 428: ...e California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km 100 000...

Page 429: ...tral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the ...

Page 430: ...red and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in ...

Page 431: ...eld Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubri...

Page 432: ...ication can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Element 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25906375 CF118C Spark Plugs 12571535 41 987 Wiper Blades Driver Side 21 7 in 55 0 cm 15931977 Passenger Side 21 7 in 55 0 cm 15931976 7 10 ...

Page 433: ...Black plate 11 1 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Engine Drive Belt Routing 4 6L V8 Engines 7 11 ...

Page 434: ...e scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 12 ...

Page 435: ...Black plate 13 1 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 13 ...

Page 436: ...Black plate 14 1 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual 2011 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 14 ...

Page 437: ...e 8 7 Scheduling Service Appointments 8 10 Courtesy Transportation Program 8 10 Collision Damage Repair 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects 8 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 15 Service Publications Ordering Information 8 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 17 Event D...

Page 438: ...he owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S call the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 458 8006 In Canada call the Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre at 1 888 446 2000 We encourage you to call the toll free number ...

Page 439: ...to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the...

Page 440: ...rbiter The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitrat...

Page 441: ...nter faq do FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us My GM Canada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offe...

Page 442: ...rite or e mail Cadillac the letter should be addressed to United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 www Cadillac com 1 800 458 8006 1 800 833 2622 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada Gener...

Page 443: ...ed offer visit www gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service In the United States or Canada call 1 800 882 1112 Text Telephone TTY U S only call 1 888 889 2438 Service is available ...

Page 444: ...may be available if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for warranty service or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Service to change a flat tire...

Page 445: ...of snow tires chains or other traction devices Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non public road or highway Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel delivery Reimbursement is approximately 5 Canadian Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service Lock Out Service Vehicle registration is required Trip Routing Service Limit...

Page 446: ...cles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Own...

Page 447: ...ight warranty repair Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state provincial local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible f...

Page 448: ...led are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are a...

Page 449: ...urer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it ...

Page 450: ...ng for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believ...

Page 451: ...6 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 In Canada call 1 888 446 2000 or write Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repa...

Page 452: ... PRICE 25 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Pric...

Page 453: ...w a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was pressing the...

Page 454: ...result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences su...

Page 455: ... Should an Airbag Inflate 2 59 Where Are the Airbags 2 57 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 4 48 Readiness Light 4 48 System Check 2 54 Analog Clock 4 34 Antenna Backglass 4 116 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 4 116 Antilock Brake System ABS 5 4 Warning Light 4 51 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 6 100 Care of Safety Belts 6 97 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 101 Cleaning Exte...

Page 456: ...r 4 30 Inadvertent Power Saver 4 32 Load Management 4 31 Run Down Protection 4 33 Belt Routing Engine 7 11 Bluetooth 4 107 Brake Emergencies 5 5 Brakes 6 33 Antilock 5 4 Parking 3 29 System Warning Light 4 50 Braking 5 3 Braking in Emergencies 5 5 Break In New Vehicle 3 22 Bulb Replacement Fog Lamps 4 29 Headlamp Aiming 6 43 Headlamps 6 46 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 6 46 Buying New Tire...

Page 457: ...raint in the Center Front Seat Position 2 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 2 50 Systems 2 37 Where to Put the Restraint 2 39 Circuit Breakers 6 104 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 6 100 Exterior Lamps Lenses 6 98 Fabric Carpet 6 95 Finish Care 6 98 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 6 97 Interior 6 94 Leather 6 96 Speaker Covers 6 97 Tires 6 1...

Page 458: ...e 8 6 Text Telephone TTY Users 8 6 Customer Assistance Offices 8 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 8 15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 D Damage Repair Collision 8 12 Data Recorders Event 8 17 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4 28 Defensive Driving 5 2 Disc MP3 4 100 Doing Your Own Service Work 6 4 Door Central Door Unlocking System 3 10 Locks 3 9 Power Locks 3 10 Progr...

Page 459: ...use Block 6 107 Underhood Fuse Block 6 104 Windshield Wiper Fuses 6 103 Electronic Immobilizer PASS Key III 3 20 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS Key III 3 20 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 19 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 4 54 Compartment Overview 6 14 Coolant 6 26 Coolant Heater 3 25 Coolant Temperature Gauge 4 53 Coolant Temperature Warning Light 4 53 Cooling System 6 24 Drive Belt Rout...

Page 460: ...Lamps Light 4 58 Front Storage Area 3 54 Fuel 6 5 Additives 6 6 California Fuel 6 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 11 Filling the Tank 6 8 Fuels in Foreign Countries 6 7 Fuel cont Gasoline Octane 6 5 Gasoline Specifications 6 6 Gauge 4 59 Fuel Economy Driving for Better 1 22 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 104 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 6 107 Underhood Fuse Block 6 104 Windshield Wiper 6 10...

Page 461: ...teering Wheel 4 4 Heated Seats 2 5 Heater Engine Coolant 3 25 High Speed Operation Tires 6 59 Highbeam On Light 4 58 Highway Hypnosis 5 14 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 14 Hood Checking Things Under 6 12 Release 6 13 Horn 4 3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 2 15 I Ignition Positions 3 22 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 4 32 Infants and Young Children Restraints 2 34 Inflation Tire Pressure 6 57 Inst...

Page 462: ... 2 41 Lighting Entry 4 30 Parade Dimming 4 31 Lights Airbag Readiness 4 48 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 4 51 Brake System Warning 4 50 Charging System 4 49 Cruise Control 4 58 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 4 53 Exterior Lamps 4 25 Flash to Pass 4 10 Front Fog Lamps 4 58 High Low Beam Changer 4 6 Highbeam On 4 58 Lane Departure Warning 4 52 Lights On Reminder 4 58 Oil Pressure 4 57 On Rem...

Page 463: ...Owner Checks and Services 7 7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 9 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 54 Massaging Lumbar Controls 2 4 Memory Seat Mirrors Steering Wheel Controls 2 6 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 4 65 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview 3 35 Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature 2 10 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 3 37 Outside Convex Mirror ...

Page 464: ...38 Heated Mirrors 3 38 Power Foldaway Mirrors 3 36 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 31 Owner Checks and Services 7 7 Owners Canadian iii P Paint Damage 6 101 Parade Dimming 4 31 Park Shifting Into 3 30 Shifting Out of 3 32 Park Aid 3 38 Park Tilt Mirrors 3 37 Parking Assist 3 38 Brake 3 29 Over Things That Burn 3 33 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 3 20 PASS Key III Electronic Immo...

Page 465: ... Identification RFID 8 18 Program Courtesy Transportation 8 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 3 10 Proposition 65 Warning California 6 4 R Radio Frequency Identification RFID 8 18 Statement 8 18 Radio s 4 90 Radios Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 4 106 Reception 4 115 Setting the Clock 4 87 Theft Deterrent 4 114 Reading Lamps 4 31 Rear Climate Control System 4 40 Rear Door Securit...

Page 466: ...lacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 2 71 Retained Accessory Power RAP 3 24 Roadside Service 8 7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 5 17 Roof Sunroof 3 56 Running the Vehicle While Parked 3 34 S Safety Belts Care of 6 97 Extender 2 31 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 2 15 Lap Belt 2 29 Lap Shoulder Belt 2 24 Reminders 4 47 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 2 11 Use During Pregnancy 2 29 Safety...

Page 467: ...68 Setting the Clock 4 87 Sheet Metal Damage 6 101 Shifting Out of Park 3 32 Shifting Into Park 3 30 Side Blind Zone Alert 3 42 Signals Turn and Lane Change 4 5 Spare Tire 6 93 Installing 6 86 Removing 6 84 Storing 6 91 Specifications and Capacities 6 112 Speedometer 4 46 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 4 52 StabiliTrak System 5 6 Start Vehicle Remote 3 7 Starting the Engine 3 24 Steering 5 8 Heated W...

Page 468: ...ires 6 68 Chains 6 73 Changing a Flat Tire 6 83 Cleaning 6 101 Different Size 6 70 Tires cont High Speed Operation 6 59 If a Tire Goes Flat 6 73 Inflation Tire Pressure 6 57 Inspection and Rotation 6 65 Installing the Spare Tire 6 86 Pressure Light 4 54 Pressure Monitor Operation 6 61 Pressure Monitor System 6 60 Removing the Flat Tire 6 86 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 6 84 Sealant and Compre...

Page 469: ...s 4 5 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 4 5 U Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA 3 38 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 70 Universal Home Remote System 3 47 Operation 3 47 V Valet Lockout Switch 3 18 Vehicle Control 5 3 Loading 5 18 Remote Start 3 7 Running While Parked 3 34 Symbols iv Vehicle Customization DIC 4 77 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 8 17 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6...

Page 470: ...d Tire Balance 6 72 Different Size 6 70 Replacement 6 72 When It Is Time for New Tires 6 67 Where to Put the Child Restraint 2 39 Windows 3 14 Power 3 15 Windshield Washer 4 11 Washer Fluid 6 32 Wiper Blade Replacement 6 46 Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 99 Wiper Fuses 6 103 Wipers 4 10 Winter Driving 5 15 Wiper Activated Headlamps 4 28 X XM Radio Messages 4 105 XM Satellite Radio Antenna 4 116 i 16 ...

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