2006 CADILLAC DTS Owners Manual

SERVICE STABILITRAK
Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement
system called StabiliTrak®. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 4-10.
This message will display if there has been a problem
detected with the StabiliTrak
®system.
If this message comes on while you are driving, pull off
the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try
resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back
on. If this message still stays on or comes back on
again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service.
Have the StabiliTrak
®system inspected by your
GM dealer as soon as possible.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System)
This message will display when the magnetic ride
control or automatic leveling control system is not
operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced by
your GM dealer.
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This message will display when there is a problem
with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key.
A fault has been detected in the system which means
that the system is disabled and it is not protecting
the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however, you
may want to take the vehicle to your GM dealer
before turning off the engine. SeePASS-Key
®III+
Operation on page 2-21for more information.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system,
this message will display if a part on the system is not
working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the
four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning will
come on in about 10 minutes. A sensor would be missing,
for example, if you put different wheels on your vehicle
without transferring the sensors. If the warning comes on
and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPM. See
your GM dealer.
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SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
This message will display when there is a problem with
the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message
is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See your GM dealer for service.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9for more
information.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message will display when there is a problem with
the vehicle’s transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced
by your GM dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message will display when a non-emissions related
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by
your GM dealer as soon as possible.
SET SPD (Speed)
If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), this
message will display whenever the cruise control is set.
First, the “CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (km/h)” message
will appear. After a few seconds, the “CRUISE SET TO
XXX MPH (km/h)” message will clear and the message
“SET SPD XX” will display at the bottom of the DIC. See
“CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (km/h)” earlier in this
section andAdaptive Cruise Control on page 3-19for
more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (km/h)
This message will display when your vehicle speed
is limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle
detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering,
magnetic ride control, or automatic leveling control
systems. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
STABILITRAK NOT READY
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message
may display and the Traction Control System and
StabiliTrak
®Warning Light on the instrument panel
cluster may be on after rst driving the vehicle
and exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds. The
StabiliTrak
®system is not functional until the light
has turned off. SeeStabiliTrak®System on page 4-10
for more information.
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE
THROTTLE
This message will display when your vehicle’s throttle
system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle
serviced by your GM dealer.
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THEFT ATTEMPTED
This symbol appears with
this message.
This message will display if the content theft-deterrent
system has detected a break-in attempt while you
were away from your vehicle. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-19for more information.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message will display when the gas cap has not
been fully tightened. Recheck the gas cap to ensure that
it is on and tightened properly.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, this message will display when the system is
re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. See
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-59. The tire
positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires
or after replacing a tire or sensor. SeeTire Inspection
and Rotation on page 5-63andInation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-56for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message will display when the traction control
system is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9
for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL ON
This message will display when the Traction Control
System (TCS) is turned on. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 4-9for more information.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message will display when the transaxle uid in
your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to
idle until the transaxle cools down or until this
message is removed.
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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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The customization features were set to the default
settings when your vehicle left the factory, but they
may have been changed from their default state since
that time.
The customization preferences are automatically
recalled.
To change customization preferences, use the following
procedure.
Entering the Feature Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in
PARK (P).
2. Press the customization button to enter the feature
settings menu.
If the menu is not available, FEATURE SETTINGS
AVAILABLE IN PARK will display. Before entering
the menu, make sure the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are customization features that allow you
to program settings to the vehicle:
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH
This feature will only display if a language other than
English has been set. This feature allows you to change
the language in which the DIC messages appear
back to English.
Press the customization button until the DISPLAY IN
ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to select English as the language in
which all DIC messages will appear.
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select the language in which
the DIC messages will appear.
Press the customization button until the DISPLAY
LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll
through the following settings:
ENGLISH (default):All messages will appear
in English.
DEUTSCH (German):All messages will appear
in German.
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FRANCAIS (French):All messages will appear
in French.
ESPANOL (Spanish):All messages will appear
in Spanish.
JAPANESE:All messages will appear in Japanese.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s
doors will automatically lock. SeeProgrammable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-11for more
information.
Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button to access the settings for this feature. Then
press the menu up/down button to scroll through the
following settings:
SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default):The vehicle’s doors
automatically lock when the doors are closed and
the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).AT VEHICLE SPEED:The vehicle’s doors automatically
lock when the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h)
for three seconds.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it.
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not the
door(s) will automatically unlock. It also allows you to
select which doors and when they will automatically
unlock. SeeProgrammable Automatic Door Locks on
page 2-11for more information.
Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for this feature.
Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through
the following settings:
OFF:None of the doors will automatically unlock.
DRIVER AT KEY OUT:Only the driver’s door will
unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
DRIVER IN PARK:Only the driver’s door will unlock
when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
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ALL AT KEY OUT:All of the doors will unlock when
the key is taken out of the ignition.
ALL IN PARK (default):All of the doors will unlock
when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it.
REMOTE DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote
keyless entry transmitter. You will not receive feedback
when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless
entry transmitter if the doors are open. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5for more
information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button to access the settings for this feature. Then
press the menu up/down button to scroll through the
following settings:
OFF:There will be no feedback when you press the
lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.LIGHTS ONLY:The exterior lamps will ash when you
press the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
HORN ONLY:The horn will sound on the second press
of the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
HORN & LIGHTS (default):The exterior lamps
will ash when you press the lock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, and the horn will sound
when the lock button is pressed again within
ve seconds of the previous command.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it.
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with
the remote keyless entry transmitter. You will not receive
feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the remote
keyless entry transmitter if the doors are open. See
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5
for more information.
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Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for this feature.
Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through
the following settings:
LIGHTS OFF:The exterior lamps will not ash when
you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
LIGHTS ON (default):The exterior lamps will ash
when you press the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it.
DELAY DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not the
locking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed. The
locking of the vehicle’s doors is delayed for up to
10 seconds after a power door lock switch is pressed
when a door is open, or after the lock button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed while a
door is open. The key must be out of the ignition for
this feature to work.Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button to access the settings for this feature. Then
press the menu up/down button to scroll through the
following settings:
OFF:There will be no delayed locking of the
vehicle’s doors.
ON (default):The locking of the vehicle’s doors will be
delayed by 10 seconds after a power door lock switch
is pressed when a door is open, or the lock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed while
a door is open.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press the
set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it.EXIT LIGHTING
If it is dark enough outside, this feature allows you to
select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to
remain on. This happens after the vehicle is unlocked
using the remote keyless entry transmitter or if the
vehicle key is turned to OFF from RUN.
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