2006 CADILLAC DTS instrument cluster

The cruise control buttons
are located on left side of
the steering wheel.
I(On):This position activates the system.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button to
make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously
set speed.
–SET (Set):Press this button to set the speed.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise control.
Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster will
come on after the cruise control has been set to
the desired speed.
1. Press the cruise control button.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET button located on the steering wheel
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
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 do not need to reset it.
Once the vehicle is traveling approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the
RES (resume/accelerate) button to return to your
desired preset speed. The cruise light will be displayed
again.
The vehicle will return to and stay at your preset speed.
If you press and hold the RES 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 RES button.
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AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this position
to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal
brightness, together with the following:
Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
IntelliBeam™
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn on the parking lamps together with the
following:
Instrument Panel Lights
License Plate Lamps
Tail Lamps
Side Marker Lamps
The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay
on while the parking lamps are on with the engine
off and the ignition in ACCESSORY or RUN.
2(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position to
turn on the headlamps together with the previously listed
lamps. A warning chime will sound if you open the
driver’s door when the ignition switch is off and
the headlamps are on.
-(Fog Lamps):Press the exterior lamps control to
turn on the fog lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-35.
IntelliBeam™ Intelligent High-Beam
Headlamp Control System
If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this
entire section before using it.
IntelliBeam™ is an enhancement to your vehicle’s
headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on your
rearview mirror, this system will turn the vehicle’s
high-beam headlamps on and off according to
surrounding traffic conditions.
The IntelliBeam™ system will turn your high-beam
headlamps on when it is dark enough, there is no other
traffic present, and the IntelliBeam system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam™
Press and release the IntelliBeam™ button on the inside
rear view mirror. The IntelliBeam™ indicator on the
mirror will turn on to let you know the system has
been turned on. Once the system has been turned
on, it will remain on each time the vehicle is started.
Additionally, the IntelliBeam system must be enabled.
To enable the IntelliBeam™ system, turn the exterior
lamp control to AUTO, with the turn signal/multifunction
lever in its neutral position. The High-Beam On Light
will appear on the instrument panel cluster when
the high-beams are on. SeeHighbeam On Light on
page 3-70.
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Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
approximately six seconds.
When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activated
headlamps will also turn off if the windshield wipers
are turned off.
Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control
is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position
and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions,
but they can be especially helpful in the short periods
after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime
running lamps are required on all vehicles rst sold
in Canada.
The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps come
on when the following conditions are met:
It is still daylight and the ignition is on.
The exterior lamp control is in the off position.
The transaxle is not in PARK (P) (United
States only).
The light sensor is covered or not detecting light.
See “Sensors” underDual Climate Control System
on page 3-44.
When DRL are on, no other exterior lamps such as the
parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the
DRL are being used. Your instrument panel will not be
lit up either.
When automatic lighting is on and it is dark enough
outside, the turn signal lamps will turn off and normal
low-beam headlamp operation will occur.
When automatic lighting is on and it is bright enough
outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the DRL
will take over. If you start your vehicle in a dark
garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take
approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp
system to change to DRL if there is light outside. During
that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be
as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument
panel brightness knob is in the full bright position.
SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on page 3-36.
Turning on automatic lighting or the headlamps will
deactivate the DRL. If the parking lamps or the
fog lamps were turned on instead, the DRL will still
deactivate.
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To idle your vehicle with the DRL off at night, turn off
automatic lighting and shift the transaxle into PARK (P).
Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables the DRL.
The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P).
To drive your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off automatic
lighting and manually turn on the parking lamps or fog
lamps (if equipped).
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Fog Lamps
Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions.
-(Fog Lamps):Your vehicle is equipped with fog
lamps. It is located on the exterior lamps control.
The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column.
When you press the exterior lamps control, the fog lamp
lights on the instrument panel cluster will come on to
indicate that the front and rear fog lamps and the parking
lamps are on.
Press the button again to turn them off.
If you turn on the high-beam headlamps, the fog lamps
will turn off. They will turn back on again when you
switch to low-beam headlamps.When automatic lighting is on and the fog lamps are
turned on, the fog lamps, headlamps and parking lamps
will remain on.
The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
Cornering Lamps
The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or
parking lamps are on and you signal a turn with the
multifunction lever. They provide more light for
cornering.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been
left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately
10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This
protects against draining the battery in case you have
accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are
turned on after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
If you need to leave the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the
lamps back on.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how
fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely
and economically.
United States version shown, Canada similar
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If the fuel supply gets low, the Fuel Level Low message
will appear on the DIC and a single chime will sound.
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about
the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and
do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage:
At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads full.
The gage may change when you turn, stop quickly
or accelerate quickly.
It takes a little more or less fuel to ll the tank than
the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated that the tank was half full, but it actually
took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity
to ll the tank.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the
status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC
is also used to display warning/status messages. All
messages will appear in the DIC display located at
the bottom of the instrument panel cluster, below the
tachometer and speedometer. The DIC buttons are
located on the instrument panel, to the left of the
steering wheel.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short
delay, the DIC will display the information that was
last displayed before the engine was turned off.
The top line of the DIC display shows the vehicle system
information and the warning/status messages. The
bottom line of the DIC display shows the odometer on
the left side. The bottom line of the DIC display also
shows a digital speedometer on the right side.
If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear
on the display. Be sure to take any message that
appears on the display seriously and remember that
clearing the message will only make the message
disappear, not correct the problem.
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ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL
This message will display when the oil level is low. See
Engine Oil on page 5-13for more information on
checking your engine oil.
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine is
overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If
an overheat warning appears on the instrument
panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 5-25for more information.
This message will display when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down. SeeEngine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light on page 3-65.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on
page 5-27for information on driving to a safe place
in an emergency.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
is overheating, severe engine damage may occur.
If an overheat warning appears on the instrument
panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-25for more information.
This message will display when the engine has
overheated. Immediately look for a safe place to pull
your vehicle over and turn the engine off right away to
avoid severe engine damage. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-25andOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 5-27. A chime will also sound
when this message is displayed.
ENGINE POWER REDUCED
This message will display when the engine power is
being reduced to protect the engine from damage. There
could be several malfunctions that might cause this
message. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s
ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no
reduction in performance, proceed to your destination.
The performance may be reduced the next time the
vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but acceleration and
speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on,
the vehicle should be taken to your GM dealer for service
as soon as possible.
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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 5-13for more information.
A multiple chime will sound when this message is
displayed. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for more
information.
PARKING ASSIST OFF
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear
Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, after the vehicle is
shifted out of PARK (P), this message will display
to remind the driver that the UFRPA system has been
turned off. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this message and clear it from the DIC display. To turn
the UFRPA system back on, see “PARKING ASSIST”
underDIC Controls and Displays on page 3-72.
SeeUltrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
on page 3-38for more information.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This symbol appears with
this message.
This message will display when the passenger’s side
front door is not closed completely. You should
make sure that the door is closed completely.
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY
This message will display when the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) system will not activate due to a
temporary condition. Your vehicle does not require
service. If this message appears when you attempt to
activate the system, continue driving for several minutes
and then try activating the system again. SeeAdaptive
Cruise Control on page 3-19for more information.
RAINSENSE WIPERS ACTIVE
If your vehicle has Rainsense™ II wipers, this
message will display while this feature is active.
SeeRainsense™ II Wipers on page 3-14for more
information.
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