Cadillac DTS 2008 Get To Know Manual

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C U STO M E R C O N V E N I E N C E / P E R S O N A L I Z AT I O N G U I D E

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Driver Information Center . . . . . .3

SAFETY & SECURITY

Adaptive Remote Vehicle Start . .4

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .4

COMFORT

Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .5

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . .5

Heated and Cooled Seat

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Climate Control . . . . . . . . . .9

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features . . . . . . .10

CONVENIENCE

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Audio Steering Wheel Controls .12
Rainsense™ II

Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . .13

Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . .13

IntelliBeam™

Automatic Headlamps . . . . . . . .14

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . .14

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Ultrasonic Front and

Rear Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Side Blind Zone Alert . . . . . . . .15

Lane Departure Warning . . . . . .16

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Traction Control System . . . . . . .16

StabiliTrak®– Stability

Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Resetting the Oil Life System . .16

OWNER PRIVILEGES™

Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . .17

Cadillac Online . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Driver

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Information

INSTRUMENT PANEL

A. Air Outlets
B. Driver Information Center Buttons

C. Exterior Lamp Controls

D. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
E. Instrument Cluster
F. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking

Assist and Adaptive Cruise
Control Display (if equipped)

Refer to Owner Manual for further information.

Information

Safety &

Security

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G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button
H. Audio System or Navigation

Entertainment System (if equipped)
I. Trunk Release Button
J. Instrument Panel Brightness

Control
K. Heated Steering Wheel Button
L. Cruise Controls

Comfort Performance &

Entertainment

ConvenienceDriver

M. Horn
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
O. Traction Control Button
P. Shift Lever
Q. Climate Controls
R. Glove Box

J Reviewed with Customer (Please Check Box)

Maintenance

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Owner

Privileges

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one very
similar to it. The instrument cluster
includes these key features:

A. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
B. Tachometer
C. Speedometer
D. Fuel Gage
E. Security Light
F. Safety Belt Reminder Light

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G. Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light)

H. Odometer/Driver Information

Center Display
I. Cruise Control Light
J. Airbag Readiness Light
K. Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
L. Antilock Brake System

Warning Light
M. Traction Control/StabiliTrak

Warning Light

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Note: The instrument panel cluster is

designed to let you know about many
important aspects of your vehicle’s
operation. It is important to read your
Owner Manual and become familiar with
the information being relayed to you by
the lights, gages and indicators, as well as
what action can be taken to ensure safety
and to prevent damage.

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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
(DIC) provides vehicle infor mation,
vehicle feature customization and
vehicle warning messages. The DIC
messages will be shown on your
instrument cluster display. The DIC
buttons are located on the left side
of the instrument panel. To operate the
DIC, the ignition switch must be in the
Run position.

(Customization): Press this button
to scroll through the customization
settings.

To customize features:

1. Place the vehicle in Park (P).

2. Press the (Customization) button

to enter the feature settings menu and
scroll through the available features.

3. Press the (Set/Reset) button to

access the settings for the feature
being displayed.

4. Press the (Menu Up/Down) button

to scroll through the available settings
for each feature.

5. Press the (Set/Reset) button to

choose the setting being displayed and
move to the next feature.

Refer to Owner Manual for further information.

Information

Safety &

Security

(Trip/Fuel): Press this button to

scroll through the following trip and
fuel information:

• Trip A or Trip B

• Fuel Range (until empty)

• Average Fuel Economy

• Instantaneous Fuel Economy

• Fuel Used

• Timer Off

• Average Speed

• Battery Voltage

Press this button to scroll
through the following
vehicle information:

• Oil Life Remaining

• Units (English/Metric)

• Parking Assist

• Side Blind Zone Alert

• Front Tires or Rear Tires
(current tire pressures)

• Relearn Tire Positions
(required after tire service
only; see your Owner
Manual)

• Relearn Remote Key

this button to reset
DIC information
while it is displayed
or to acknowledge a
warning message.

Note: See your Owner Manual

(Menu Up/Down): Press

this button to scroll up or

for more information about the
customization settings.

down the menu items.

J Reviewed with Customer (Please Check Box)

Comfort Performance &

Entertainment

ConvenienceDriver

Maintenance

(Vehicle Information):

(Set/Reset): Press

Owner

TM

Privileges

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Safety & Security

ADAPTIVE REMOTE VEHICLE START and REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter allows you to lock and unlock
your vehicle and perform other functions from up to 195 feet (60 m) away
from your vehicle.

(Remote Vehicle Start): This feature
can be used to start the engine from
outside the vehicle. The remote start
capability must be turned on using the
Driver Information Center (DIC).

To remote start the vehicle:

1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.

(Extended remote start transmitter
range is within 195 feet of the
vehicle).

2. Press and release the Lock button

on the transmitter.

3. Immediately press and hold the

Remote Start button for about four
seconds. When the parking lamps flash,
release the button. The engine will start
and the parking lamps will remain on.
The engine will continue running for
10 minutes.

4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute

time extension. Only two consecutive
remote starts are allowed.

When you enter the vehicle after a remote
start, the key must be inserted in the
ignition and turned to the Run position
before driving.

(Lock): Press this button when
all doors are closed to immediately
lock all the doors. RKE feedback
(light flash and/or horn chirp) can
be programmed using the DIC.

If the Delayed Lock feature is
enabled and the Lock button is
pressed while any door is open,
the doors will not lock for
approximately 10 seconds.

(Unlock): Press this button
to unlock the driver’s door. Press it
again within five seconds to unlock
all remaining doors. The approach
lighting feature can be programmed
using the DIC.

(Remote Alarm): Press this
button to sound the alarm. The horn
will sound and the headlamps will
flash for two minutes. Press the
button again or turn the ignition key
to the Run position to cancel the
alarm. The vehicle must be tur ned
off to use the alar m.

(Remote Trunk Release): Press
this button to release the trunk lid.
The trunk may also be opened using
the Trunk Release button located on
the left side of the instrument panel.

Note: Your vehicle has automatic door
locks that lock the doors when the vehicle
is shifted out of Park (P). See your Owner
Manual to program the automatic lock and
unlock feature using the DIC.