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Cadillac 2008 DTS User Manual (20 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Cars | Size: 1.02 MB |

English

Table of contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2

Information

3

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

4

GE F H I J K ML

4

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER

5

Safety & Security

6

REAR CLIMATE CONTROL

11

(IF EQUIPPED)

11

Entertainment

12

Setting Favorite Stations

13

Setting the Time

13

Convenience

14

RAINSENSE™ II WINDSHIELD

15

WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED) and

15

HEATED WASHER FLUID

15

INTELLIBEAM™ AUTOMATIC

16

HEADLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)

16

CONTROLS

16

POWER MIRRORS

17

ULTRASONIC FRONT AND REAR

17

PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)

17

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT

17

Performance & Maintenance

18

Owner Privileges

19

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20

Cadillac 2008 DTS User Manual (450 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Cars | Size: 5.72 MB |

English

Table of contents

Canadian Owners

2

Vehicle Damage Warnings

4

Vehicle Symbols

4

Front Seats

6

Massaging Lumbar

7

Heated and Cooled Seats

7

Memory Seat, Mirrors and

8

Steering Wheel

8

Easy Exit Recall

9

Power Reclining Seatbacks

10

Center Seat

12

Rear Seats

13

Why Safety Belts Work

16

The rider does not stop

17

Questions and Answers About

19

Safety Belts

19

Lap-Shoulder Belt

28

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

30

Safety Belt Pretensioners

30

Lap Belt

33

Safety Belt Extender

34

Child Restraints

35

Lower Anchors

46

Top Tether Anchor

46

Locations

47

Rear Seat Position

52

When Should an Airbag Inﬂate?

63

What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate?

64

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

64

Passenger Sensing System

66

Adding Equipment to Your

72

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

72

Restraint System Check

73

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

78

System Operation

79

Battery Replacement

81

Remote Vehicle Start

82

Remote Start Ready

83

Programmable Automatic

85

Door Locks

85

Rear Door Security Locks

85

Remote Trunk Release

87

Express-Down Window

90

Express-Up Window

90

Programming the Power Windows

90

Theft-Deterrent Systems

92

Content Theft-Deterrent

93

PASS-Key

94

III+ Operation

95

Starting and Operating

96

Your Vehicle

96

Ignition Positions

97

Starting the Engine

98

Starting Procedure

99

{CAUTION:

100

Performance Shifting

103

Parking Brake

104

Shifting Out of PARK (P)

107

Automatic Dimming

110

Compass Operation

110

Compass Calibration

110

Compass Variance

111

Cleaning the Mirror

112

Mirror Operation

112

Park Tilt Mirrors

116

How the System Works

119

Moving Forward

120

SBZA Detection Zones

122

When the System Does Not Seem

123

To Work Properly

123

CAUTION: (Continued)

125

LDW Error Message

126

OnStar Services

127

OnStar Hands-Free Calling

128

OnStar Virtual Advisor

128

How OnStar Service Works

129

Universal Home Remote

130

Programming Universal Home

131

Remote — Rolling Code

131

Remote — Fixed Code

133

Using Universal Home Remote

136

Reprogramming Universal Home

136

Remote Buttons

136

Erasing Universal Home Remote

136

Storage Areas

137

Center Flex Storage Unit

138

Floor Mats

138

Rear Seat Armrest

138

Convenience Net

138

Section 3 Instrument Panel

141

Instrument Panel Overview

144

Hazard Warning Flashers

146

Other Warning Devices

146

Tilt Wheel

146

Steering Column

147

Heated Steering Wheel

147

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

148

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

149

Flash-to-Pass

153

Windshield Wipers

153

Rainsense™ II Wipers

154

Resuming a Set Speed

157

Adaptive Cruise Control

159

Exterior Lamps

170

Headlamp Control System

171

Wiper Activated Headlamps

173

Headlamps on Reminder

173

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

173

Fog Lamps

174

Cornering Lamps

175

Instrument Panel Brightness

175

Courtesy Lamps

175

Entry Lighting

176

Parade Dimming

176

Reading Lamps

176

Footwell Lamps

176

Battery Load Management

177

Electric Power Management

177

Battery Run-Down Protection

178

Accessory Power Outlet(s)

178

Ashtray(s)

179

Climate Controls

180

Automatic Operation

181

Manual Operation

182

Defogging and Defrosting

185

Outlet Adjustment

186

Rear Climate Control System

187

Warning Lights, Gages

191

Instrument Panel Cluster

192

Speedometer and Odometer

193

Tachometer

193

Safety Belt Reminders

194

Charging System Light

198

Brake System Warning Light

198

Traction Control System (TCS)

200

Warning Light

200

StabiliTrak

200

Indicator Light

200

Lane Departure Warning Light

201

Engine Coolant Temperature

201

Tire Pressure Light

202

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

203

If the Light is Flashing

204

If the Light Is On Steady

204

Emissions Inspection and

205

Maintenance Programs

205

Lights On Reminder

207

Cruise Control Light

207

Highbeam On Light

207

Fuel Gage

208

DIC Operation and Displays

209

FUEL RANGE

210

AVERAGE ECONOMY (AFE)

210

FUEL USED

210

TIMER ON/OFF

210

AVERAGE SPEED

211

BATTERY VOLTAGE

211

Blank Display

211

OIL LIFE REMAINING

211

PARKING ASSIST

212

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT

212

FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES

212

DIC Warnings and Messages

213

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

214

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

214

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

214

CLEAN RADAR

214

ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE

216

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

216

ENGINE POWER REDUCED

216

FOLLOWING GAP

217

FUEL LEVEL LOW

217

NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS

219

PEDAL APPLIED

219

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

219

PARKING ASSIST OFF

219

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

219

RADAR CRUISE NOT READY

220

RAINSENSE WIPERS ACTIVE

220

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE

220

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY

220

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN

220

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

225

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

225

TRACTION CONTROL ON

225

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE

225

TRUNK OPEN

225

DIC Vehicle Customization

226

Feature Settings Menu Items

227

AUTO DOOR LOCK

228

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

228

REMOTE DOOR LOCK

229

REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK

229

DELAY DOOR LOCK

230

EXIT LIGHTING

230

APPROACH LIGHTING

231

CHIME VOLUME

231

PARK TILT MIRRORS

232

EASY EXIT RECALL

232

EASY EXIT SETUP

233

MEMORY SEAT RECALL

234

REMOTE START

234

FACTORY SETTINGS

234

Setting the Time

236

H (clock) label

237

Changing the Time and Date

239

Default Setting

239

H (clock)

239

H button again to apply

239

Radio(s) (MP3)

240

Finding a Station

241

Setting the Tone

242

(Bass/Midrange/Treble)

242

• Surround (Centerpoint

244

Radio Message

245

XM™ Satellite Radio Service

246

Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or

248

CD-RW Disc

248

CD Messages

249

Using an MP3

250

S c (previous)

251

S c and c T folder buttons

252

Playing an MP3/WMA

253

XM Radio Messages

255

Navigation/Radio System

256

Theft-Deterrent Feature

256

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

257

Radio Reception

258

Backglass Antenna

259

XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna

259

Control of a Vehicle

263

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

264

Braking in Emergencies

265

Magnetic Ride Control

266

Panic Brake Assist

267

Steering

268

Steering in Emergencies

269

Off-Road Recovery

270

Loss of Control

270

Skidding

271

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

273

Driving on Snow or Ice

276

Label Example

281

Example 2 Example 3

283

Towing Your Vehicle

286

Recreational Vehicle Towing

286

Weight of the Trailer

289

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

289

Safety Chains

290

Trailer Brakes

290

Driving with a Trailer

291

Following Distance

291

Backing Up

291

Making Turns

291

Parking on a Hill

293

Accessories and Modiﬁcations

297

Gasoline Octane

299

Gasoline Speciﬁcations

300

California Fuel

300

Additives

300

Fuels in Foreign Countries

301

Hood Release

305

Engine Compartment Overview

306

Engine Oil

307

When to Add Engine Oil

308

• GM4718M

309

• SAE 5W-30

309

• Oils meeting these

309

Engine Oil Life System

310

How to Reset the Engine Oil

311

Life System

311

What to Do with Used Oil

311

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

312

How to Check Automatic

314

Transmission Fluid

314

How to Add Automatic

315

Engine Coolant

316

Overheated Engine Protection

321

Operating Mode

321

Cooling System

322

Power Steering Fluid

327

Windshield Washer Fluid

328

Headlamp Aiming

338

Windshield Wiper Blade

342

Replacement

342

Tire Sidewall Labeling

345

Tire Size

348

Inﬂation - Tire Pressure

352

How to Check

353

Professional Vehicle

353

Tire Pressure Monitor System

355

Federal Communications

356

Commission (FCC) and Industry

356

TPMS Sensor Matching Process

359

Tire Inspection and Rotation

360

Buying New Tires

363

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

366

Temperature – A, B, C

367

Removing the Flat Tire and

373

Installing the Spare Tire

373

Spare Tire

380

Appearance Care

381

Fabric/Carpet

382

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and

383

Other Plastic Surfaces

383

Wood Panels

383

Finish Care

385

Windshield and Wiper Blades

386

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated

386

Wheels and Trim

386

Sheet Metal Damage

387

Finish Damage

387

Underbody Maintenance

388

Chemical Paint Spotting

388

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

389

Electrical System

390

Power Windows and Other

391

Power Options

391

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

391

Underhood Fuse Block

391

Rear Underseat Fuse Block

394

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

399

Maintenance Schedule

402

Scheduled Maintenance

404

Additional Required Services

406

Maintenance Footnotes

408

Owner Checks and Services

409

At Each Fuel Fill

409

Recommended Fluids and

413

Lubricants

413

Engine Drive Belt Routing

415

Maintenance Record

416

Maintenance Record (cont’d)

417

Customer Assistance and

420

Information

420

Online Owner Center

422

Customer Assistance for Text

423

Telephone (TTY) Users

423

Customer Assistance Offices

423

GM Mobility Reimbursement

424

Roadside Service

425

(U.S. only)

426

Calling for Assistance

426

Courtesy Transportation

427

Transportation Options

428

Collision Damage Repair

429

Repair Facility

430

Insuring Your Vehicle

430

If a Crash Occurs

430

Managing the Vehicle Damage

431

Repair Process

431

Reporting Safety Defects

432

Service Publications Ordering

433

Vehicle Data Recording

434

Navigation System

435

Radio Frequency

435

Identiﬁcation (RFID)

435

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