2006 CADILLAC DTS PROFESSIONAL remote start

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-9
Child Restraints
.......................................1-30
Airbag System
.........................................1-54
Restraint System Check
............................1-71
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-10
Windows
.................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-23
Mirrors
....................................................2-35
OnStar
®System
......................................2-43
Universal Home Remote System
................2-45
Storage Areas
.........................................2-49
Sunroof
..................................................2-51
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-52
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-44
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-55Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-71
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-97
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-37
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-44
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-47
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-47
Tires
......................................................5-49
Appearance Care
.....................................5-83
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-91
Electrical System
......................................5-92
Capacities and Specications
...................5-101
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-13
Index................................................................ 1
2006 Cadillac DTS Owner ManualM

There are three temperature settings for each feature. A
column of three lights next to the buttons will display
which setting the feature is in: high, medium or
low. Three lights indicate the highest setting, two lights
for medium and one light for the lowest setting.
When you press a button, the feature will turn on at the
highest setting. Each time you press the button, the
feature will go down one temperature setting.
To turn the feature off, keep pressing the button until
the display lights turn off.
If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started
using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front
heated seats will be turned on to the high setting if it is
cold outside. See “Remote Vehicle Start” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5.
When the key is inserted into the ignition and the
ignition is turned on, the heated seat feature will turn
off. To turn the heated seat feature back on, press the
desired button.Power Reclining Seatbacks
Your seats have power
reclining seatbacks. Use
the vertical power seat
control located on the
outboard side of the seat to
operate them.
To recline the seatback, press the control toward the
rear of the vehicle.
To raise the seatback, press the control toward the
front of the vehicle.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Central Door Unlocking System......................2-11
Power Door Locks........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-12
Trunk..........................................................2-13
Windows........................................................2-15
Power Windows............................................2-16
Sun Visors...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-19
Valet Lockout Switch.....................................2-19
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-19
PASS-Key
®III+............................................2-21
PASS-Key®III+ Operation..............................2-21
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-23
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-23
Ignition Positions..........................................2-23Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-24
Starting the Engine.......................................2-24
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-25
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-26
Performance Shifting.....................................2-29
Parking Brake..............................................2-30
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-32
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-33
Engine Exhaust............................................2-33
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-34
Mirrors...........................................................2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Intellibeam™, OnStar
®, and Compass..........2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®and Compass...............................2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass.................................................2-39
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.....................2-41
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-42
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-42
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-42
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-42
Section 2 Features and Controls
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At times you may notice a decrease in operating range.
This is normal for any remote keyless entry system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand
closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work,
try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked, and
the trunk can be unlatched from about 3 feet (1 m) up to
60 feet (18 m) away with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
You can also start your vehicle with the remote keyless
entry transmitter. Your remote keyless entry transmitter,
with the remote start button, provides an increased
range of operation. You can start your vehicle from an
average range of 195 feet (60 m) away. However,
the range may be less while the vehicle is running and
you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it
off than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry System on page 2-4.
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The following functions are
available with your
vehicle’s remote keyless
entry system:
/(Remote Vehicle Start):Your vehicle may be
started from outside the vehicle using the remote
keyless entry transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle Start”
later in this section for more detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
If enabled through the Driver Information Center
(DIC), the parking lamps may ash once to indicate
locking has occurred, or the horn may chirp when the
lock button is pressed again within ve seconds from the
previous press of the lock button. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-88for additional information. If
the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
pressing the lock button may also arm it. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-19.
"(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within
ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior
lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or
until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC,
the parking lamps can be programmed to come on for
a set amount of time when the vehicle is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-88. Pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter may disarm
the content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-19.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold this
button for approximately one second to release the trunk
lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for this feature
to operate.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
this button to locate your vehicle. The turn signal
lamps will ash and the horn will sound three times.
Press and hold this button for more than two seconds to
activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will
ash and the horn will sound repeatedly for 30 seconds.
The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved to
RUN or the alarm button is pressed again. The ignition
must be in OFF for the panic alarm to work.
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3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the
positive side of the battery facing down. Use a
type CR2032 battery, or equivalent type.
4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter
together. Make sure the cover is on tight, so
water will not get in.
5. Test the operation of the transmitter with
the vehicle.
Remote Vehicle Start
The remote vehicle starting feature allows you to start
the engine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts
up the vehicle’s automatic climate control system.
If moderate or warmer outside temperatures exist, the
climate control system will default to automatic
temperature control and fan speed to regulate and
maintain a moderate inside temperature. When
the outside temperature is cold, the climate control
system will start up the rear window defogger and
default to the front windshield defrost mode with the
heat on and the fan blower set to high. If the vehicle has
heated seats, they will also turn on.SeeHeated and Cooled Seats on page 1-3for additional
information. Cooled seats are not activated during a
remote start. Normal operation of the climate control
system will return after the key is turned to RUN.
SeeDual Climate Control System on page 3-44.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low
on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with the remote
start button, provides an increased range of operation.
However, the range may be less while the vehicle
is running. As a result, you may need to be closer to
your vehicle to turn it off, than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, see “Remote Keyless
Entry System Operation” listed previously for additional
information.
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/(Remote Start):Press and release the lock button
and then press and hold this button to use the remote
start feature.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do
the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,
then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
remote start button until the turn signal lights
ash or if the vehicle’s lights are not visible, press
and hold the remote start button for at least
four seconds. The vehicle’s doors will lock. Pressing
the remote start button again after the vehicle
has started will turn off the ignition.
3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running.
4. If it is your rst remote start since last driving,
repeat these steps while the engine is still
running for a 10 minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended two times.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start and
the engine is still running, insert the key into the ignition,
and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle.If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes unless a time extension has
been done.
To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the
following:
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the
vehicle and press the remote start button until
the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The remote vehicle start feature provides two separate
starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running, or it
provides one start with 10 minutes of engine running
that may be extended with 10 more minutes. If you
press and release the transmitter lock button and
then press and hold the remote start button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter again before the
rst 10 minutes of engine running time has expired,
10 minutes are added to the remaining minutes.
For example, if the lock button and then the remote
start buttons are pressed again after ve minutes of the
engine run time, 10 minutes are added and you now
have 15 minutes of engine running. The added ten
minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start.
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Once two remote starts or a single start with a time
extension have been provided, the vehicle must
be started normally with the ignition key to get more
remote vehicle starts.
The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if the
key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is
an emission control system malfunction.
The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if
the coolant temperature gets too high, or the oil pressure
is too low.
Your vehicle was shipped from the factory with the
remote vehicle start system enabled. The system may
be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-88for additional information.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-33for important
safety information when using remote start in a
closed garage.Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. You increase the chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.
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