2006 CADILLAC CTS V park assist

Starting the Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking
brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the oor and
start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch
pedal is not all the way down — that is a safety feature.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. Then, let go of the key; the
engine will start automatically. The idle speed
will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race
the engine immediately after starting it. Operate
the engine and transmission gently until the
oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts.Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists in starting the
engine and protects the electrical system. If the
ignition key is turned to the START position,
and then released when the engine begins cranking,
the engine will continue cranking until the vehicle
starts or until it exceeds the maximum cranking time
allowed, approximately 15 seconds to prevent
cranking motor damage. To prevent starter-motor
gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if
the engine is already running. The engine cranking
can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY or OFF position.
2. If your engine will not start, or starts but then stops,
it could be ooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
oor and holding it there as you turn the key
to START. If the vehicle starts briey but then stops
again, do the same thing.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine
might not perform properly. Any resulting damage
would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
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Outside Power Mirrors
The control on the driver’s
door armrest operates both
outside rearview mirrors.
Press the left or right mirror symbol on the selector switch
to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror.
The center position turns the control off so that the
mirrors will not move if the control pad is touched.
Once a mirror is selected, use the arrows on the control
pad to move the mirror to the correct direction. Adjust
each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and
the area behind your vehicle.
The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent
damage when going through an automatic car
wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle.To return the mirror to its original position, push outward.
Be sure to return both mirrors to their original unfolded
position before driving.
If the vehicle has the memory package, the mirrors can
be programmed for personalization and curb view
assist. For more information, seeMemory Seat and
Mirrors on page 2-52andDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 3-70.
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
If the vehicle has the memory seat and mirrors,
the passenger’s mirror can be tilted to a preselected
position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R).
Use this outside curb view assist feature to view the
curb when parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and
after a ve-second delay, the passenger’s mirror
will return to its original position.
If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is in a tilted
position, the mirror controls can be used. SeeOutside
Power Mirrors on page 2-42for more information.
The outside curb view assist can be turned or off
through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-70for more
information.
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Universal Home Remote System
Operation
Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any
garage door opener that does not have the stop and
reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you
have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes,
please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete
the programming of your Universal Home Remote
Transmitter.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to
program the Universal Home Remote. Because of
the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you in the programming steps.
Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in
other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home
Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon
the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal
Home Remote buttons should be erased for security
purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see
Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-5.Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door or gate operator you are programming. When
programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside
of the garage.
It is recommended that a new battery be installed in
your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more
accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
Programming Universal Home Remote
Follow these steps to program up to three channels:
1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal
Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the
Universal Home Remote indicator light begins
to ash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the
buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not
repeat this step to program a second and/or third
hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal
Home Remote buttons.
2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter
about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the
Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the
indicator light in view.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired
Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held
transmitter button. Do not release the buttons
until Step 4 has been completed.
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This message will also appear when the windshield
wipers have been on for more than six seconds and the
exterior lamp control is off or in the parking lamp position.
Ice Possible
This message appears when the outside temperature is
cold enough to create icy road conditions.
Left Rear Door Ajar
When this message appears on the display, it means
that the driver’s side rear door was not closed
completely. You should make sure that the door is
closed completely.
Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may
occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the
instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle
until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for more information.
Passenger Door Ajar
When this message appears on the display, it means
that the passenger’s side front door was not closed
completely. You should make sure that the door
is closed completely.
Right Rear Door Ajar
When this message appears on the display, it means
that the passenger’s side rear door was not closed
completely. You should check to make sure that
the door is closed completely.
Service AC (Air Conditioning) System
This message appears when the electronic sensors that
control the air conditioning and heating systems are
no longer working. Have the climate control system
serviced by your GM dealer if you notice a drop
in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
Service Air Bag
There is a problem with the airbag system when this
message appears. Have your vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer immediately. SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 3-34for more information.
Service Brake Assist
This message will display when a problem with the
panic brake assist system has been detected. Have your
vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Radio with CD............................................3-85
Setting the Time..........................................3-85
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-101
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-102
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-104
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-27
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-24
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Panic Assist................................................4-13
Parking......................................................2-33
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-22
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps.................5-54
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps..................5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-49
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-73
C
Calibration.....................................................2-39
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-115
Carbon Monoxide...................2-12, 2-37, 4-27, 4-39
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-97
Your CD Player.........................................3-104
Your CDs .................................................3-103
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-49
Chains, Tire...................................................5-78
Charging System Light....................................3-37
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-41
Engine Oil Pressure Message.......................3-51
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-101
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Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-20
Oil Temperature Warning Message....................3-51
Older Children, Restraints................................1-30
One-to-Four Shift Message...............................3-52
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-43
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-21
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-43
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-42
Heated Mirrors............................................2-43
Power Mirrors.............................................2-42
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-30
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-101
Panic Brake Assist..........................................4-13
Parade Dimming.............................................3-21Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Parking
Brake........................................................2-33
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-35
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-29
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-63
Passing.........................................................4-16
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-21
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-104
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-24
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-15
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-29
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-15
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