2006 CADILLAC DTS trunk

To arm the system, do the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch
with the door open or the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The security light should come on
and stay on.
3. Close all the doors. The security light should go off
within approximately 30 seconds.
If a door or the trunk is opened without a key or a
remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound
and the lamps will ash for about 30 seconds.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the
doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It
activates only if you use a power door lock with the
door open or the remote keyless entry transmitter.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 do not want to arm the theft-deterrent system.
Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter system. 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 system, or by starting the car with a
valid key.
Changes or modications made to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use the theft system.
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Center Console Storage Area
If your vehicle has a full oor console it has two storage
areas. To access the upper tray storage, lift the left
lever located in the front of the armrest lid. To access
the lower storage area, lift the right lever. If your vehicle
has a center seat console it will have two storage
areas. To access the upper storage area, press the
button located on the front of the armrest and lift
the armrest lid. To access the lower storage area, pull
the strap located behind the cup holder.
Center Flex Storage Unit
Your vehicle may be equipped with a center ex storage
unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt
and an underseat storage compartment. The center
seatback can also be used as a fold down armrest.
Cupholders are also located at the front edge of
the storage unit and can be accessed by folding the
compartment forward.
When not being used, the center seat lap belt can be
stored in the underseat storage compartment as shown.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat center
console and armrest. To open the console, push
the button and lift the lid. Inside the console are two
cupholders that can be pulled out when in use.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle may be equipped with a convenience net.
The convenience net attaches to the oor of the
trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in
the trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the
net, hook the net to the tabs securing it to the
sill plate.
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-50.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-71.
C. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-30.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-56.
E. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-122.
G. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation on
page 2-26.
H. Traction Control System Button (Column-Shift
Vehicles). SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-9.
I. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist and
Adaptive Cruise Control Display (if equipped). See
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
on page 3-38andAdaptive Cruise Control on
page 3-19.J. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-44.
K. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
L. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-97.
M. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 2-13.
N. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-36.
O. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
P. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
Q. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-30.
R. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 3-7.
S. Cruise Control or Adaptive Cruise Control. See
Cruise Control on page 3-16orAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 3-19.
T. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-44.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-49.
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Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead console
on the headliner and in the rear door opening. These
lamps come on automatically when any door is opened
and it is dark outside.
For manual operation, press the button to turn them on.
Press it again to turn them off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
Battery Load Management
The battery load management feature is designed to
monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when
the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During
times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle
at a higher revolutions per minute (rpm) setting
than normal to make sure the battery charges. High
electrical loads may occur when several of the following
are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear
window defogger, the climate control fan at high speeds,
heated seats and engine cooling fans.If the battery continues to discharge, even with the
engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electrical
loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs,
the rear window defogger may take slightly longer
to clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warm
as they usually do and the climate control fan may cut
back to a lower speed. For more battery saving
information, see “Battery Saver Active Message” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery
against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp,
glove box lamp, or the garage door opener. When the
ignition is turned off, the power to these features will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes if
a new car has 15 miles (24 km) or less). Power will
be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door is
opened, the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch
is turned on.
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Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA)
If your vehicle is equipped, the Ultrasonic Front and
Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system is designed
to help you park. It operates only at speeds less than
5 mph (8km/h). UFRPA helps make parking easier and
helps you avoid colliding with objects such as parked
vehicles. The UFRPA system detects objects that
are close to the vehicle which are at least 10 inches
(25.4 cm) off the ground and below hood or trunk level.
The system detects objects up to 4 feet (1.2 m) in
front of the vehicle and up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind your
vehicle. UFRPA determines how close these objects
are from your bumpers within this area. Four ultrasonic
sensors on the front and rear bumpers are used to
detect the distance to the object.
{CAUTION:
Even with the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park
Assist system, the driver must check carefully
before backing up or moving forward while
parking. The system does not operate above
speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h). The system does
not detect objects that are more than 4 feet
(1.2 meters) in front of the vehicle and more
than 8 feet (2.5 meters) behind the vehicle.
This detection distance limit may be reduced
during warm weather or high humidity. Also,
the system does not detect objects that are
below your bumper, underneath your vehicle,
or some objects very close to the vehicle.
The system is not designed to detect children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
So, unless you check carefully behind and in
front of your vehicle while you are parking
they could be injured or killed.
Whether or not you are using front and rear
park assist, always check carefully in front and
behind your vehicle before moving forward or
backing up and then watch closely as you do.
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When you are backing the vehicle and objects are
detected at the same time near both the front and rear
bumpers, both color-coded light displays will notify
you of objects close to each bumper. If there are objects
detected near both bumpers, the beeps will only be
sounded to notify that objects are close to the rear
bumper. However, if while you are backing and an object
comes within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the front bumper, and at
the same time there is another object further than
1 ft (0.3 m) from the rear bumper, then the beeps will
only be sounded to notify you of the closer object that is
near the front bumper.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the UFRPA system will not activate due to a temporary
condition, the message PARKING ASSIST OFF will
be displayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown on
the rear UFRPA display when the shift lever is moved
into REVERSE (R). This occurs under the following
conditions:
The driver disables the system. SeeDIC Controls
and Displays on page 3-72.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle
or an object was hanging out of your trunk during
your last drive when you turned off the vehicle. If the
attached objects are removed from your vehicle
before the start of your next drive, the system will
return to normal operation unless an object is
detected when the vehicle is shifted out of park.
If this occurs, you will have to wait until the vehicle
is driven forward above 15 mph (25 km/h) before
UFRPA will return to normal operation.
A bicycle or an object is attached to the front
bumper during your last drive when you turned off
the vehicle. If the attached objects are removed
from your vehicle before the start of your next drive,
the system will return to normal unless an object
is detected when the vehicle is shifted out of park.
If this occurs, UFRPA will return to normal
operation when the vehicle is driven forward
above 15 mph (25 km/h).
The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean.
So be sure to keep your vehicle’s front and rear
bumpers free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush.
For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 5-86. If after cleaning the front and rear
bumpers and driving forward at a speed of
at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the DIC displays the
PARKING ASSIST OFF message, see your dealer.
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TRUNK OPEN
This symbol appears with
this message.
This message will display when the trunk is not closed
completely. You should make sure that the trunk is
closed completely.
TURN SIGNAL ON
If you drive your vehicle for more than about
1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on, this message will
display as a reminder to turn off the turn signal. A
multiple chime will sound when this message is
displayed.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
This symbol appears with
this message.
This message will display when your vehicle is low on
windshield washer uid. You should rell the windshield
washer uid reservoir as soon as possible. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34for more
information.
DIC Vehicle Customization
Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow
you to program certain features to one preferred setting.
Customization features can only be programmed to
one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed
to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
All of the customization options may not be available on
your vehicle. Only the options available will be
displayed on your DIC.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.
Also seeTires on page 5-49.Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a
supply of windshield washer uid, a rag, some winter
outer clothing, a small shovel, a ashlight, a red
cloth, and a couple of reective warning triangles. And,
if you will be driving under severe conditions, include
a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of
burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
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