2005 CADILLAC CTS instrument panel

When you want to open a rear door when the security
lock is on, do the following:
1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry
transmitter, the front door power lock switch or
by lifting the rear door manual lock.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert your key into the slot next to the rear door
security lock label and turn it to disengage the lock.
3. Repeat the steps for the other lock.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Lockout Protection
If you press the power door lock switch when the key is
in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver’s door will unlock. If you
close the doors, you can lock them using the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Be sure to remove the
key from the ignition when locking your vehicle.
This feature can be overridden by pressing the lock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or
by pressing the power lock switch a second time.
Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-38.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Theft-Deterrent System
If your vehicle has this
feature, the security light is
located on the instrument
panel cluster.
If the ignition is off and a door is open, the security light
will ash, reminding you to arm the theft-deterrent
system.
To arm the system, do the following:
1. Lock the door using the remote keyless entry
transmitter or the power door lock switch.
2. Close all the doors. The security light will illuminate.
It should go off within approximately 30 seconds.
Your security system is now armed.If a door or a trunk is opened without a key or a remote
keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the
lamps will ash for up to 30 seconds.
The theft-deterrent system won’t arm if you lock
the doors with a key or use the manual door lock.
It activates only if you use the remote keyless entry
transmitter or the power lock on the door.
To avoid activating the alarm by accident do the
following:The vehicle should be locked with the door key or
the manual door lock after the doors are closed if
you don’t want to arm the theft-deterrent system.
Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Pressing the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter
disables the theft-deterrent system. Unlocking a
door any other way will activate the alarm when a
door or the trunk is opened.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s
door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by
using the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, or by starting the vehicle with a valid key.
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Sport Mode Button
(Automatic Transmission)
This button allows you to change the driving mode of
the vehicle from the normal driving mode to a sportier
driving mode. In sport mode the vehicle will have rmer
shifting and increased performance.
The sport mode button is
located on the center
console near the
transmission shift lever.
Press the button once to turn on the sport mode. Press
the button again to return to normal driving mode.This light located on the
instrument panel cluster
will come on while
the sport mode is active.
When driving in sport mode, the transmission may
remain in a gear longer than it would in normal driving
mode. Also, if the transmission is in AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D) when the sport mode button is
pressed, the transmission will immediately downshift
into FOURTH (4) gear to provide more power. Both of
these situations are normal and do not indicate a
transmission problem.
When you turn off the ignition while driving in sport mode,
the vehicle will remain in sport mode. If your vehicle is
equipped with the memory feature, the transmission
mode (sport or normal) will be saved with the memory
seat position. Press the sport mode button again to turn
off the feature and return to normal driving mode.
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Winter Driving Mode Button
(Automatic Transmission)
This feature provides more traction during slippery
conditions by using THIRD (3) gear when you begin to
accelerate from a stopped position.
The winter driving mode
button is located on the
center console near
the transmission shift lever.
Press this button once to turn on the winter driving
mode feature. Press it again to turn the feature off. The
winter driving mode feature works when the vehicle
is in any gear except SECOND (2).This light on the instrument
panel cluster will come on
when the winter driving
mode is active.
When you turn off the ignition while using this feature,
winter mode is automatically turned off. The vehicle
will return to normal driving mode. You must select the
winter driving mode feature each time you restart
the vehicle if you wish to use the feature.
The transmission will be in THIRD (3) gear when the
vehicle begins to move. Once the vehicle is moving, the
vehicle will upshift normally.
The transmission will downshift when the accelerator
pedal is pressed and held for more than two seconds,
and the vehicle will accelerate more slowly than
normal while using the winter driving mode.
This feature is not intended for continuous use or for
use when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or
gravel. If your vehicle becomes stuck, seeRocking
Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-33for more
information on how to free it.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal is
located on the lower
portion of the instrument
panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot and push the parking brake
pedal down with your left foot.
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 3-41
for 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 4-40for more information.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Recongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS).................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-9
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Flash-to-Pass...............................................3-10
Windshield Wipers........................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-11
Headlamp Washer........................................3-12
Cruise Control (CTS).....................................3-12
Cruise Control (CTS-V)..................................3-16
Headlamps..................................................3-19
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-20
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-21
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-21
Fog Lamps..................................................3-23
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-23
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-24
Entry Lighting...............................................3-24
Parade Dimming...........................................3-24
Reading Lamps............................................3-25Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-25
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-26
Climate Controls............................................3-27
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-27
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-31
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-32
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)............3-33
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-34
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-35
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-37
Trip Odometers............................................3-37
Tachometer.................................................3-37
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-38
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-39
Charging System Light..................................3-41
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-41
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-42
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-43
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light (CTS)..............................................3-43
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-44
Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V)...........................3-44
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-45
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-48
Winter Driving Mode Light
(Automatic Transmission)............................3-48
Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission)......3-49
Security Light...............................................3-49
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-49
Lights On Reminder......................................3-49
Cruise Control Light......................................3-50
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-50
Fuel Gage...................................................3-50
Message Center.............................................3-51
Message Center (CTS-V)...............................3-51
Transmission Fluid Hot Message.....................3-55
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message.....3-55
Check Engine Oil Pressure Message...............3-56
Oil Temperature Warning Message..................3-56
Tire Pressure Warning Message.....................3-57Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-57
System Controls...........................................3-58
Status of Vehicle Systems.............................3-58
DIC Main Menu............................................3-62
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-65
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-74
Audio System(s).............................................3-88
Setting the Time...........................................3-88
Radio with CD..............................................3-89
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-105
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-105
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)............3-105
Radio Reception.........................................3-106
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-107
Care of the CD Player.................................3-107
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-108
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-108
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
CTS shown, CTS-V similar
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