Cadillac DTS 2010 User Manual
2010 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. 1-15
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 1-21
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 2-12
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 2-33
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2-58
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75
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 . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . 3-36
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 3-40
Universal Home Remote System . .... . . . . . . . . ... 3-48
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 3-55
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 3-57
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 4-36
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . .. . . . 4-45
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-61
Audio System(s) . .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 4-88
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 5-24
2010 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual M
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . 6-3
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood . .... . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6-44
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-47
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . ........ . . 6-48
Tires . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . 6-96
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 6-104
Electrical System . .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 6-105
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6-114
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-2
Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information . ... . . . .. . . . 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 8-16
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath,
and the name DTS are registered trademarks
of General Motors.
This manual describes features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle either because they
are options that you did not purchase or due to changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please
refer to the purchase documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm each of the features 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
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com
Index
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the
index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list
of what is in the manual and the page number where it
can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 25897010 B Second Printing
©
2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
WARNING:
{
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is 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 a specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock 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
i : 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 Monitor
F : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
v
2 NOTES
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Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . .. . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-7
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . .. . . . . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-15
Satellite Radio . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-17
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 Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
StabiliTrak
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Engine Oil Life System . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
®
OnStar
. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-24
1-1
Instrument Panel
Console-Shift Model shown, Column-Shift Model similar
1-2
A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑41.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑61.
C. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑25.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑46.
E. Horn on page 4‑3.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑120.
G. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
on page 3‑40
page 4‑14
and Adaptive Cruise Control
(If Equipped).
on
H. Analog Clock on page 4‑35.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
J. Audio System(s) on page 4‑88.
K. Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 3‑12.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑30.
M. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3‑46.
N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑5.
O. Hood Release on page 6‑13.
P. Parking Brake on page 3‑30.
Q. Heated Steering Wheel
on page 4‑4
(If Equipped).
R. Cruise Control
on page 4‑11
or Adaptive Cruise
Control on page 4‑14.
S. Tilt Wheel
Telescopic Steering Column
on page 4‑3
. Power Tilt Wheel and
on page 4‑4
(If Equipped).
T. Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑36.
U. Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift
Vehicles). See Traction Control System (TCS)
page 5‑6
.
on
V. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑27
.
W. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑34.
X. Glove Box
page 3‑18
on page 3‑55
.
. Valet Lockout Switch
on
1-3
Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from
the vehicle.
Press K to unlock the
driver door. Press
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
open the trunk.
L and release to locate the vehicle.
Press
Press
L and hold for more than two seconds to sound
the panic alarm.
L again to cancel the panic alarm.
Press
See Keys
(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.
V for approximately one second to
on page 3‑3
and Remote Keyless Entry
K
1-4
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
The doors will be locked and the climate control system
may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Q.
hold
/ until the turn signal lamps flash.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.
/ until the parking lamps turn off.
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.
1-5
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 lock the doors.
For more information, see:
.
Door Locks on page 3‑9.
.
Power Door Locks on page 3‑10.
.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 3‑4
.
Windows
Trunk Release
In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE
transmitter, there is a remote release
located to the left of the steering wheel, next to the
instrument panel brightness control. Press to open
the trunk.
See Trunk on page 3‑12.
1-6
V button
On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on
the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a
switch that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up
to raise it.
For more information, see Power Windows
page 3‑15
.
on
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
Power Reclining Seatbacks
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat.
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 2‑3.
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the
control forward or rearward.
See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑8.
1-7
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.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the
controls are located on the front doors and the ignition
must be on to use the feature.
z : Press to heat the seat and seatback.
+ : Press to heat the seatback.
H : Press to ventilate the seat and seatback.
For more information 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.
For more information see Head Restraints
page 2‑2
.
on
1-8
Safety Belt
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 is started.
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑12.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑17.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑26.
.
Lap Belt on page 2‑32.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2‑45
.
United States Canada
See Passenger Sensing System
important information.
on page 2‑68
for
1-9
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power folding mirrors are
located on the driver door
armrest.
Press the selector switch (A) or (B) to choose either the
left or right outside mirror. Then press the control pad to
move the mirror to the desired direction.
To fold the mirrors:
Press the selector switch (C) to fold the mirrors out,
then press (D) to fold the mirror toward the vehicle.
The 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 3‑37
.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑36
Interior Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview
mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights
from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on
and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle
is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑36.
1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment
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 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
and Telescopic Steering Column
or Power Tilt Wheel
on page 4‑4
(If Equipped).
1-11
Interior Lighting
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.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead
console on the headliner and in the rear door opening.
These lamps come on automatically when any door is
opened and it is dark outside.
For manual operation, press the button to turn them on
or off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically 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 4‑31.
.
Parade Dimming on page 4‑31.
.
Footwell Lamps on page 4‑32.
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 of the headlamps at normal
brightness, other exterior lamps and IntelliBeam™ .
;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other
exterior lamps.
2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other
exterior lamps.
# : Press to turn on the fog lamps.
For more information, see:
.
Exterior Lamps on page 4‑25.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑29.
.
Fog Lamps on page 4‑30.
.
Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑28.
1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.
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
Washer on page 4‑11.
on page 4‑10
and Windshield
1-13
Climate Controls
1-14
Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles
A. Fan Control
B. Display
C. Air Delivery
Mode Control
D. Driver and
Passenger
Temperature
Controls
See Dual Climate Control System
For vehicles with rear climate control, see Rear Climate
Control System on page 4‑42.
with Rear Climate Control
E. Air Conditioning
F. Outside Air or AUX
G. Air Recirculation
H. PASS (Passenger
Climate Control)
I. Rear Window
Defogger
on page 4‑36
.
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 radio stations.
© SEEK ¨ : Press to seek or scan stations.
4 (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3/WMA, and RDS
Features): Press this button to display additional text
information related to the current FM-RDS or XM
station, or MP3/WMA song. When information is not
available, No Info displays.
For more information about these and other radio
features, see Audio System(s) on page 4‑88.
Storing a Favorite Station
For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of
36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six
softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs
and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go
through up to six pages of favorites, each having six
favorite stations available per page. Each page of
favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM,
or XM stations.
See Radio(s) (MP3) on page 4‑93.
1-15
Setting the Clock
The vehicle 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
specific audio system.
The radio clock and analog clock are not synchronized.
Occasionally you might need to set the digital radio
clock using the procedure below to synchronize both
clocks.
Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio Clock
(Single CD Player)
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the
menus appear.
3. Press the pushbutton located under the forward
arrow tab until the menu for default clock and date
settings appear.
H button until the clock and date setting
on page 4‑89
for your
4. Press the pushbutton located under the currently
displayed status of either ON or OFF. The ON
display indicates the radio clock display is disabled
and the OFF display indicates the radio clock
display is enabled. Press this pushbutton to toggle
the radio clock display on or off.
Setting the Time and Date
(Single CD Player)
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press
3. Press the pushbutton located below any one of the
4. Increase or decrease the time or date by
H and HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
tabs that you want to change.
turning
a clockwise or counterclockwise.
1-16
Satellite Radio
XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian
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) (MP3)
on page 4‑93
.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, these
controls are located on
the right side of the
steering wheel.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input, located on the
audio faceplate. External devices such as iPod
computers, MP3 players, CD changers, etc. can be
connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” under Radio(s)
(MP3) on page 4‑93.
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, laptop
w : Press to go to the next radio station stored as a
favorite, or the next track if a CD/DVD is playing.
b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than
two seconds to interact with OnStar
systems.
e − e : Increases or decreases volume.
+
®
or Bluetooth
®
c x : Press to go to the previous radio station stored
as a favorite, the next track if a CD/DVD is playing, to
reject an incoming call, or end a current call.
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SRCE : Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for
vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
¨ : Press seek the next radio station, or to select
tracks on a CD or DVD.
For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 4‑120.
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 the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, see Bluetooth
®
®
on page 4‑110.
Navigation System
The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps
of most major freeways and roads throughout the
United States and Canada. After a destination has been
set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for
reaching the destination. In addition, the system can
help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such
as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more
information.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of
many vehicle systems and enables access to the
personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
3 : Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays.
T : Press to scroll through the vehicle information
displays.
U : Press to customize the feature settings on your
vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization
for more information.
on page 4‑79
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 4‑61.
Vehicle Customization
Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the
DIC buttons on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. These features include:
.
Language
.
Door Lock and Unlock Settings
.
Lighting
.
Chime Volume
.
Memory Settings
.
Remote Start
See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑79.
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Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons
are located on the left
side of the steering wheel.
I : Turns on the cruise control system.
+ RES: Press to accelerate or resume speed.
SET– : Press to set the speed.
[ : Press to cancel cruise control.
For more information, see Cruise Control
For vehicles with adaptive cruise control, see Adaptive
Cruise Control on page 4‑14.
on page 4‑11
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.
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 the
driver's seat and under the climate control system next
to the ashtray.
There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seat
area located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays.
To use the outlet, remove the cover.
See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑34.
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin.
The system turns on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
.
To turn off traction control, press and release i in
front of the shift lever.
appropriate DIC message is displayed. See DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 4‑66.
.
Press and release the button again to turn on
traction control.
For more information, see Traction Control System
(TCS) on page 5‑6.
StabiliTrak
The vehicle may have the StabiliTrak system that
assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. The system turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started. The system cannot be
turned off.
For more information, see StabiliTrak
page 5‑5
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.
F illuminates and the
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System
on
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitor
alerts you when a
significant reduction in
pressure occurs in one or
more of the vehicle’s tires
by illuminating the low tire
pressure warning light on
the instrument 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 located on
the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading the
Vehicle
until the tire pressure is corrected.
on page 5‑18
. The warning light will remain on
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You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire
pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is
first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be
an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting
low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire
pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire
maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑63.
on page 6‑62
and
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a
tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to
seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
complete operating information.
on page 6‑77
for
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message
when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset to 100% only
following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
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.
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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 accelerate smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
.
When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.
.
Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC
Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Roadside Service
U.S. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside Service and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the
OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent
to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem,
contact Roadside Service, and relay exact location to
get you the help you need.
Online Owner Center
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.gmownercenter.com/cadillac
(U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).
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OnStar
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and live
advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security,
navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
®
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an
OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the
vehicle to see if you need help.
How OnStar Service Works
: This blue button connects you to a specially
Q
trained OnStar advisor to verify your account
information and to answer questions.
] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help
from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.
X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated
calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn
navigation.
Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside
Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free
Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar
services are available on all vehicles. For more
information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada),
contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827)
or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080, or press
OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Q to speak with an
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