2005 CADILLAC STS wheel

Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel
If your vehicle has the memory feature, you can
program and recall memory settings for the following
features for up to two drivers:
The driver’s seat position
The outside rearview mirrors position
The telescopic steering column position, if equipped
The following settings and presets are set automatically:
The language, radio and XM™ presets, tone,
volume, playback mode (AM/FM or CD), last
displayed stations and compact disc position
The last climate control setting
The Head-Up Display (HUD) position, if equipped
Other personalization settings (for example, remote
start settings)
SeeVehicle Personalization on page 2-47.For vehicles with the base audio system, memory
features are programmed and recalled through the radio
from the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXIT
SETTINGS submenus. See “Entering the Driver
Selection Submenu” and “Entering the Driver Exit
Settings Submenu” later in this section for more
information on recalling and programming the memory
settings using the base audio system.
For vehicles with the Navigation system, memory
features are programmed and recalled through the
navigation display. See “Personalization” in the Index of
the Navigation System manual for more information
on programming and recalling the memory settings using
the Navigation system.
For vehicles with the Navigation system, you can also
recall the memory features by using voice recognition, if
equipped. See “Voice Recognition” in the Index of the
Navigation System manual for more information.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.........................................3-6
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System................3-9
Flash-to-Pass...............................................3-13
Windshield Wipers........................................3-13
Rainsense™ II Wipers...................................3-14
Windshield Washer.......................................3-15
Headlamp Washer........................................3-16
Cruise Control..............................................3-16
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................3-20
Headlamps..................................................3-33
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-37
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-37
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-38
Fog Lamps..................................................3-39
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-40
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-41
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-41Entry Lighting...............................................3-42
Parade Dimming...........................................3-42
Reading Lamps............................................3-42
Battery Load Management.............................3-42
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.....................3-43
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-43
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-47
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-49
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-49
Climate Controls............................................3-50
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-50
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-56
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-57
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-58
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-60
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-61
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-62
Tachometer.................................................3-62
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-62
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-63
Charging System Light..................................3-64
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-64
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-65
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light....................3-66
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-66
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-67
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-67
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-68
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-70
Security Light...............................................3-71
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-71
Lights On Reminder......................................3-71
Cruise Control Light......................................3-72
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-72
Fuel Gage...................................................3-72
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-73
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-74
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-78
Other Messages...........................................3-91Audio System(s).............................................3-92
Setting the Time...........................................3-93
Radio with CD..............................................3-94
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-111
Radio Personalization..................................3-112
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-115
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-116
Radio Reception.........................................3-117
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-118
Care of the CD Player.................................3-118
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-118
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-118
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-41. Driver Information
Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDIC Controls and
Displays on page 3-74. HUD Controls (If Equipped).
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-43.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. Headlamp
Controls. SeeHeadlamps on page 3-33. Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-16. Adaptive
Cruise Control (If Equipped). SeeAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 3-20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
(If Equipped). SeeForward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 3-9.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-61.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-13.
E. Navigation/Radio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 3-92andNavigation/Radio System on
page 3-111.F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-116.
Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Button (If Equipped).
SeeAdaptive Cruise Control on page 3-20.
Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped). See
Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7.
G. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
H. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-22.
I. Climate Control System. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 3-50.
J. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
K. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-45.
L. Traction Control System Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-8.
M. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-26.
N. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-45.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on the console, near
the shift lever. See
Instrument Panel
Overview on page 3-4.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
The power tilt wheel
control is located on the
outboard side of the
steering column.
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To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up
and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down
and the steering wheel will go down.
If the power tilt control is pressed up or down and held
in that position, there will be a slight movement and
a slight pause followed by a continuous movement in the
direction the control is being pressed. This allows
very ne control of the steering wheel position. If the
control is bumped, the steering wheel moves
approximately one degree in the direction commanded.
Push the control forward and the steering wheel
moves toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control
rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the
rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position,
seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-47andMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-65.Heated Steering Wheel
Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel.
The button for this feature
is located on the steering
wheel.
Press the bottom of the button to turn the heated
steering wheel on or off. A light on the button will display
while the feature is on.
The steering wheel will take about three minutes to
reach it’s maximum temperature.
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+ (Resume/Accelerate):Push the lever to this symbol
to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed
or to accelerate when cruise is already active.
T(Set/Decrease):Press this button to set the speed
or to decrease the speed when cruise is already
active.
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) on page 4-8andStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-10. When road conditions allow you
to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control
back on.
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When it is engaged by the driver, the system can
apply limited braking or acceleration of the vehicle,
automatically, to maintain a selected follow distance
to the vehicle ahead. Braking is limited to
0.25 g’s (2.45 m/sec2) of deceleration, which is
comparable to moderate application of the vehicle’s
brakes. To disengage Adaptive Cruise Control, apply
the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, your vehicle
will react like traditional cruise control.
{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard
braking or bring the vehicle to a complete
stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicles,
pedestrians or animals. When you are
approaching a vehicle or object, Adaptive
Cruise Control may not have time to slow your
vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Your
complete attention is always required while
driving and you should be ready to take action
and apply the brakes. For more information,
seeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
{CAUTION:
On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control
may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could
crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not
use Adaptive Cruise Control on winding
roads.
In stop-and-go traffic, Adaptive Cruise
Control may not have time to slow your
vehicle enough to avoid a collision
because of the rapidly changing traffic
conditions. Do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control in stop-and-go traffic.
On slippery roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Do
not use cruise control on slippery roads.
When weather limits visibility, such as
when in fog, rain, or snow conditions,
Adaptive Cruise Control performance is
limited. There may not be enough distance
to adapt to the changing traffic conditions.
Do not use cruise control when visibility
is low.
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