2005 CADILLAC CTS light

Recongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS)
If your vehicle has this feature, it 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.
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.
7. Choose a new function for the control by scrolling
through the list of available functions.
8. Once you’ve highlighted your choice, press the
knob once to select it.
The control you selected is now programmed with
the function you selected.
9. Press the BACK button to exit each menu. If you
desire to program another control, repeat the
procedure.
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If your vehicle is equipped with the Navigation system,
do the following:
1. Press the MAIN button located to the lower left of
the display.
2. Press the multi-function button next to the Setup
prompt at the right of the display.
3. Press the multi-function button next to Prog SWC
located at the right of the screen.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through the
available functions.
5. Once the function desired is highlighted, press and
hold the multi-function button next to the control you
wish to program (1, 2, 3 or 4). The buttons are
located at the right of the display.
When a control is successfully programmed, the
function you selected will appear next to the number
of the control at the right of the display.
6. Press the multi-function button next to the Back
prompt to exit each menu. If you desire to program
another control, repeat the procedure.
Each function can only be used once. When you
program a control with a function, that function is
removed from the list of functions available. It will return
to the list if you remove it from the SWC it is
programmed to by programming another function to
that control.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-9.
OHeadlamps. SeeHeadlamps on page 3-19.
3Headlamp High/Low Beam-Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9. CTS
CTS-V
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Flash-To-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 3-10.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-23.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control (CTS) on
page 3-12orCruise Control (CTS-V) on page 3-16.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the turn is
complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete. The lever returns to its original
position when it’s released.Arrows that ash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb.
Other driver’s won’t see the signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs if
the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. SeeFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-96for more information.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km), a
warning chime will sound and the Turn Signal On
message will appear on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” underDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-65for more information.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction lever
to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Pull
the lever back and then release it to change from high to
low beam.
This light on the
instrument panel cluster
will be on, indicating
high-beam usage.
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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long
trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h).
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8orTraction
Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-9and
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-11. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn
the cruise control back on.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
This light on the instrument
panel cluster will come
on while cruise control
is on.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Press in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, briey press
the set button. Each time you do this, you’ll go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will
slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to
a lower gear to keep your speed down. Applying the
brake or shifting into a lower gear will take you out
of cruise control. If you need to apply the brake or shift
to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhill
slope, you may not want to attempt to use your cruise
control feature.
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.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
1. Press the cruise control on/off button to turn cruise
control on. An indicator light on the button will come
on to show that the cruise control is on.
2. Accelerate to the speed you want.
3. Press the set button and release it. This will set the
cruise control.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.This light on the instrument
panel cluster will come on
when cruise control is
on. It will go out when
cruise control is turned off.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the
cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.
Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more, you can press the plus
(resume/accelerate) button to return to your
desired preset speed. The cruise control light will be
displayed again.
The vehicle will return to and stay at your preset speed.
If you press and hold the plus (resume/accelerate)
button, the vehicle speed will increase until you release
the button or apply the brake. Unless you want to go
faster, do not press and hold the plus
(resume/accelerate) button.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to
a lower gear to keep your speed down. Applying the
brake or shifting into a lower gear will take you out
of cruise control. If you need to apply the brake or shift
to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhill
slope, you may not want to attempt to use your cruise
control feature.
Ending Cruise Control
To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the
brake pedal, or press the cruise control on/off button on
the steering wheel.
Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will end the
current cruise control session only. You must press the
cruise control on/off button on the steering wheel 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.
Headlamps
The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the
turn signal/multifunction lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the control with this
symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
CTS
The exterior lamp control for the CTS has the following
four positions:
O(On/Off):Turn the control to this position to turn off
all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this position to
put the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode
will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon
how much light is available outside of the vehicle.
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;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
5(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position to
turn on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
CTS-V
The exterior lamp control for the CTS-V has the
following four positions:
9(Off):Turning the control to this position turns off
all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
;(Parking Lamps):Turning the control to this
position turns on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
5(Headlamps):Turning the control to this position
turns on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
AUTO (Automatic):Turning the control to this position
puts the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode
will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending
upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
about six seconds. For this feature to work, the exterior
lamp control must be in AUTO.
When the exterior lamp control is off or in the parking
lamp position and the windshield wiper control is in any
position except off, the Headlamps Suggested
message will appear on the DIC display. See
“Headlamps Suggested Message” underDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-65for more information.
When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off. They will also
turn off if the windshield wiper control is turned off.
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