2007 CADILLAC CTS Owners Manual

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming
inside rearview mirror with a compass and
OnStar
®controls. For more information about
OnStar®, seeOnStar®System on page 142.
The mirror has an eight-point compass display in
the upper right corner of the mirror. When on,
the compass automatically calibrates, or sets the
driving direction, as the vehicle is driven. If the
vehicle has the navigation option, the direction the
vehicle is facing will be displayed on the
navigation screen.
O(On/Off):The on/off button is located on the
lower left side of the mirror and is used for
the automatic dimming and compass functions of
the rearview mirror.
Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming feature comes on each
time the vehicle is started.
To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off,
press the on/off button. The indicator light will
illuminate when this feature is on.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are
on, the compass will show two character boxes for
approximately two seconds. After two seconds,
the mirror will display the current compass
direction.
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Compass Calibration
If after two seconds the display does not show a
compass direction, (N for North for example), there
may be a strong magnetic eld interfering with
the compass. Such interference may be caused by
a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or
similar object. If the letter C appears in the
compass window, the compass may need to be
reset or calibrated.
The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle
in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the
display reads a direction.
The compass can be calibrated by pressing and
holding the on/off button until a C is shown in
the compass display.
Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between
earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north.
If the mirror is not adjusted for compass
variance, the compass could give false readings.
The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving
the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the
compass to compensate for compass variance if
the vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under
certain circumstances, such as a long distance,
cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the
compass variance.
To adjust for compass variance, do the following:
1. Find your current location and variance
zone number on the zone map that follows.
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2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone
number appears on the display.
3. Once the zone number appears on the
display, press the on/off button quickly
until you reach the correct zone number.
If C appears in the compass window,
the compass may need calibration. See
“Compass Calibration” listed previously.
Passenger Airbag Indicator
The mirror has a passenger airbag indicator on
the mirror glass, just above the buttons. The mirror
will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in
Canada, when the passenger airbag is enabled.
SeePassenger Sensing System on page 82
for more information.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
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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, see
Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 11andDIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 242.
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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 140for more
information.
The outside curb view assist can be turned on or
off through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 242for
more information.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like
other vehicles) look farther away than they
really are. If you cut too sharply into the
right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your
right. Check your inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so that more can be
seen from the driver’s seat. The mirror does not
have a dimming feature.
Outside Heated Mirrors
When the rear window defogger is turned on,
it also warms both outside rearview mirrors to help
clear them of fog or ice. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Climate Control System on
page 189for more information.
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OnStar®System
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and
live advisors to provide you with a wide range
of safety, security, information, and convenience
services. If your airbags deploy, the system is
designed to make an automatic call to OnStar
®
Emergency advisors who can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you lock
your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to
unlock your doors. If you need roadside
assistance, press the OnStar
®button and they
can contact Roadside Service for you.OnStar
®service is provided to you subject to the
OnStar®Terms and Conditions. You may
cancel your OnStar®service at any time by
contacting OnStar®as provided below. A complete
OnStar®Owners Guide and the OnStar®Terms
and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s
OnStar
®Subscriber glove box literature. For more
information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca,
contact OnStar
®at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or
press the OnStar
®button to speak with an
OnStar®advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Not all OnStar
®features are available on all
vehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped to
provide the services described below, or for a
full description of OnStar
®services and system
limitations, see the OnStar®Owner’s Guide in your
glove box or visit onstar.com.
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OnStar®Services
For new vehicles with OnStar®, the Safe & Sound
Plan, or the Directions & Connections®Plan is
included for one year from the date of purchase.
You can extend this plan beyond the rst year,
or upgrade to the Directions & Connections
®Plan.
For more information, press the OnStar®button
to speak with an advisor. Some OnStar®services
(such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Location Assistance) may not be available
until you register with OnStar
®.
Available Services with Safe & Sound®Plan

Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Advanced Automatic Crash Notication (AACN)
(If equipped)
Link to Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
OnStar®Vehicle Diagnostics
GM Goodwrench®On Demand Diagnostics
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling with
30 complimentary minutes
OnStar®Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only)
Available Services included with
Directions & Connections®Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or
OnStar®Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
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OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows eligible
OnStar®subscribers to make and receive calls
using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully
integrated into the vehicle, and can be used
with OnStar
®Pre-Paid Minute Packages.
Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to a
Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a
Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending
on eligibility. To nd out more, refer to the
OnStar
®Owners Guide in the vehicle’s glove box,
visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or
speak with an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the
OnStar®button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
OnStar®Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®
Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to
access location-based weather, local traffic reports,
and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button
and giving a few simple voice commands, you can
browse through the various topics. See the OnStar
®
Owners Guide for more information (Only available
in the continental U.S.).
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can
be used to interact with OnStar®Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)
on page 279orAudio Steering Wheel Controls
(CTS-V) on page 280for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the
button for a few seconds and give the command
“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling feature.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial
phone extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
How OnStar®Service Works
In order to provide you with OnStar®services,
your vehicle’s OnStar®system has the capability
of recording and transmitting vehicle information.
This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar
®Call Center at the time of an OnStar®
button press, Emergency button press or if
your airbags or AACN system deploys.
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