2004 CADILLAC CTS V steering wheel

If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it
does not, you need to have your vehicle serviced.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-43for
more information.
To release the parking brake, pull the release lever
located to the left of the steering wheel on the
instrument panel.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set,
the ignition is on and the vehicle begins to move.
To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-39for more information.
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake rmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will
not move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-39.
To shift into PARK (P), use the following steps:
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
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Directions and Connections Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan services
Route Support
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
Luxury and Leisure Plan

All Directions and Connections Plan services
Personal Concierge
OnStar®Personal Calling
With OnStar®Personal Calling, you have a safer way to
stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless
phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place
calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no
contracts and no additional roaming charges. To nd out
more about OnStar
®Personal Calling, refer to the
OnStar®user’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call
OnStar®at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
With OnStar®Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news,
entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic
and weather reports. You are able to listen and reply to
your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers.
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)
You can use the steering wheel controls to interact
with the OnStar®system. See the OnStar®manual
provided with your vehicle for more information. Some
steering wheel controls can be programmed to
interact with OnStar
®. SeeRecongureable Steering
Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-8.
HomeLink®Transmitter
If your vehicle has this
feature, the control buttons
are located on the
driver’s sun visor.
HomeLink
®a combined universal transmitter and
receiver, provides a way to replace up to three
hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as
gate operators, garage door openers, entry door
locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional
HomeLink
®information can be found on the internet at
www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Recongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS).................................3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.......................3-10
Windshield Wiper Lever.................................3-21
Cruise Control..............................................3-23
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-24
Interior Lamps..............................................3-26
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-27
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-28
Climate Controls............................................3-29
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-29
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-34
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-35
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)............3-36
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-37
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-38
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-40
Tachometer.................................................3-41Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-42
Charging System Light..................................3-43
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-43
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-44
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (CTS)..................................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-46
Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V) ...........................3-46
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-47
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-49
Winter Driving Mode Light
(Automatic Transmission)............................3-50
Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission)......3-50
Security Light...............................................3-51
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-51
Lights On Reminder......................................3-51
Cruise Control Light......................................3-52
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-52
Fuel Gage...................................................3-52
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Message Center.............................................3-53
Message Center (CTS-V) ...............................3-53
Transmission Fluid Hot Message.....................3-57
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message.......3-57
Check Engine Oil Pressure Message...............3-58
Oil Temperature Warning Message..................3-58
Tire Pressure Warning Message.....................3-59
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-60
System Controls...........................................3-60
Status of Vehicle Systems.............................3-61
DIC Main Menu............................................3-66
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-70
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-88Audio System(s)...........................................3-107
Setting the Time.........................................3-108
Radio with CD............................................3-108
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-124
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-124
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)............3-124
Radio Reception.........................................3-125
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-126
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-126
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-127
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-127
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are
the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-34.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10.
C. Recongurable Steering Wheel Controls (CTS).
SeeReconguable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)
(CTS) on page 3-8. Or Message Center Controls
(CTS-V). SeeMessage Center (CTS-V) on
page 3-53.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-38.
E. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wiper
Lever on page 3-21.
F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
G. Audio/Navigation System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 3-107.H. OnStar®Button (Base Radio) or Voice Recognition
Button (Navigation System) (CTS). SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-124.Or
Cruise Controls (CTS-V). See “Cruise Control” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10.
I. Audio Volume Knob and Source Button. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-124.
Or Cruise Controls (CTS-V). See “Cruise Control”
underTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10.
J. Storage Compartment or Ashtray. SeeAshtrays
and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-28.
K. Transmission Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-26orManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-33.
L. Accessory Power Outlet or Cigarette Lighter. See
Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-27orAshtrays
and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-28.
M. Climate Control System. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 3-29.
N. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-50.
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Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press on the pad near the horn symbols on the steering
wheel to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level
to give your legs more room when you exit and enter
the vehicle.The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable
position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
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Recongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS)
If your vehicle is the CTS Only, this feature allows you
to customize the four steering wheel controls to work
with the OnStar
®, the climate control, audio and traction
control systems.
The controls for this
feature are located on
the left spoke of the
steering wheel.To program one of these controls, use one of the
following procedures:
If your vehicle is equipped with the base audio system,
do the following:
1. Access the main menu of the audio system by
pressing the TUNE/SEL knob located at the
lower right of the audio system.
2. Scroll through the menu by turning the knob.
3. When SETUP appears on the display, press the
knob once to select it.
4. Scroll through the SETUP menu by turning
the knob.
5. When CONFIGURE SWC KEYS appears on the
display, press the knob once to select it.
6. Scroll through the buttons (1, 2, 3 or 4). Press the
knob to select the desired number.
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Ending Cruise Control
To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the
brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission,
lightly tapping the clutch will end a cruise control
session also.
Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will end the
current cruise control session only. Move the cruise
control switch to off to turn off the system completely.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your
cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Cruise Control (CTS-V)
R
/9:On/Off
I:Set
+:Resume/Accelerate
−:Coast/Decelerate
The buttons used to operate cruise control are located
on the right spoke of the steering wheel.
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