2007 CADILLAC CTS turn signal

Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km),
a warning chime will sound and the TURN
SIGNAL ON message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal
On” underDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 232for more information.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction
lever to change the headlamps from low to high
beam. Pull the lever back and then release it
to change from high to low beam.
If you turn the vehicle off with the high beams on,
the high beams will be on the next time you
start your vehicle.
This light on the
instrument panel cluster
will be on, indicating
high-beam usage.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature allows you to use the high-beam
headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that
you want to pass.
Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever
toward you to use this feature. When you do this,
the following will occur:
If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode, the
high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will
stay on as long as you hold the lever
there. Release the lever to turn them off.
If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they
will switch to low beam. To return to
high-beam, push the lever away from you.
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Headlamps
The exterior lamp control is located in the middle
of the turn signal/multifunction lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 171.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the control
with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has the following
four positions:
9(Off):Turning the control to this position
turns off all lamps except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
;(Parking Lamps):Turning the control to this
position turns on the parking lamps together
with the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
5(Headlamps):Turning the control to this
position turns on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
AUTO (Automatic):Turning the control to this
position puts the headlamps in automatic
mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps
on and off depending upon how much light
is available outside of the vehicle.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking
lamps after the windshield wipers have been in
use for about six seconds. For this feature to work,
the exterior lamp control must be in AUTO.
When the exterior lamp control is off or in the
parking lamp position and the windshield wiper
control is in any position except off, the Headlamps
Suggested message will appear on the DIC
display. See “Headlamps Suggested Message”
underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 232
for more information.
When the ignition is turned to OFF, the
wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn
off. They will also turn off if the windshield
wiper control is turned off.
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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. SeeLights On Reminder on
page 213for additional information.
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 in ON
or START.
The exterior lamp control is in off or AUTO and
the headlamps are off.
The automatic transmission is not in PARK (P).When DRL are on, only your front turn signal
lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps will
be on. Your instrument panel cluster will not be
lit up either.
When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it
is dark enough outside, the DRL will turn off
and the low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it
is bright enough outside, the low-beam headlamps
will go off, and the DRL will turn back on. 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 about
one minute for the automatic headlamp system to
change to DRL if it is light outside. During that
delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as
bright as usual. Make sure your instrument
panel brightness lever is in the full bright position.
SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on page 184.
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Fog Lamps
Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or
misty conditions.
The fog lamp control is located on the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
-(Fog Lamps):The band with/or next to this
symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off.
The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps
to work.
To operate the fog lamps:
To turn the fog lamps on, turn the fog lamp
band on the lever up to the dot and release
it. The band will return to its original position.
To turn the fog lamps off, turn the for lamp band
up to the dot and release it. The band will return
to its original position, and the fog lamps will
turn off. If the high-beam headlamps are turned
on, the fog lamps will also turn off. They will turn
back on again when you switch back to
low-beam headlamps.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the parking lamps or headlamps have been
left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF.
This protects against draining the battery in case
the headlamps or parking lamps have been
left on. The battery saver does not work if the
headlamps are turned on after the ignition 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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AF
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT
9(English/Metric Units)
TCS
8(Clock)
8/4(Clock/Information Display)
SETUP
DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions
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BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE:This
menu item allows you to adjust the levels for the
bass, midrange, treble, balance, and fade features
of the audio system. For more information, see
“Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)” and “Adjusting the
Speakers (Balance/Fade)” underRadio with CD
on page 260.
eEQ (Equalizer):This menu item allows you to
choose among ve preset equalizations for the
audio system. See “Audio Equalizer” underRadio
with CD on page 260for more information.DSP (Digital Signal Processing):If your vehicle
has a Bose
®Audio System, this menu item
allows you to select the DSP type that you want
on the audio system. You may choose Normal,
Talk, Spacious, Rear Seat, or Driver Seat. Press
the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through these
choices. Once the desired choice is displayed,
turn the knob to set your DSP choice and continue
scrolling through the main menu.
See “Using DSP” underRadio with CD on
page 260for more information.
AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation):If your
vehicle has a Bose
®Audio System, this menu item
allows you to turn the AVC feature on and off. Press
the TUNE/SEL knob once to turn AVC on and off.
When AVC is on, an X will be in the box next to
AVC on the menu. The X disappears when AVC
is off.
See “AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation)”
underRadio with CD on page 260for more
information.
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H/A (Home/Away Preset Stations):This menu
item allows you to switch back and forth between
your home and away preset radio stations.
Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between
home and away.
See “Setting Preset Stations” underRadio with CD
on page 260for more information.
AUTOSTORE PRESETS:This menu item allows
you to automatically store radio stations with
the strongest signals as presets. See “Setting
Preset Stations” underRadio with CD on page 260
for more information.
CAT (Category):This menu item allows you to
select radio stations based on preset categories.
To turn the CAT feature on, press the TUNE/SEL
knob once. When CAT is on, an X will be in
the box next to CAT on the menu. The X
disappears when CAT is off.
See “Activating Category (CAT) Stations (RDS
and XM™)” underRadio with CD on page 260for
more information.TA (Traffic Announcement):This menu item
allows you to turn the TA feature on and off.
To turn the TA feature on, press the TUNE/SEL
knob once. When TA is on, an X will be in the box
next to TA on the menu. The X disappears
when TA is off.
See “RDS Messages” underRadio with CD on
page 260for more information.
MSG (Message) RECALL RDS (Radio Data
System) MESSAGE:This menu item allows you
to view an RDS radio station message broadcast
by a radio station. To view the message, press the
TUNE/SEL knob once. The message will appear
on the screen.
See “RDS Messages” underRadio with CD on
page 260for more information.
AF (Alternate Frequency):This menu item
allows you to turn the AF feature on and off. To
turn on AF, press the TUNE/SEL knob once. When
AF is on, an X will be in the box next to AF on
the menu. The X disappears when AF is off.
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See “Activating Category (CAT) Stations (RDS
and XM™)” underRadio with CD on page 260for
more information.
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT:This feature instructs
the audio system to seek only local radio stations
with the strongest signal or to seek all radio stations
with a strong signal in a large area. Use LOCAL
when you are in urban areas where there are
several strong radio station signals and you want to
limit the number of stations to those with the
strongest signals only. Use DISTANT when you are
in rural areas where there are fewer radio station
signals available.
To switch between LOCAL and DISTANT, press
the TUNE/SEL knob. Once your choice is
displayed, turn the knob to set your choice and
continue scrolling through the main menu.
9(English/Metric Units):Use this menu item
to adjust the measurement units.
You can choose between ENGLISH UNITS and
METRIC UNITS. To switch between the two, press
the TUNE/SEL knob. Once your choice is
displayed, turn the knob to set your choice and
continue scrolling through the main menu.The measurement units that you choose will be
reected on all the vehicle system displays,
not just the DIC information. For example, the
climate control panel will display degrees Celsius
if you choose METRIC UNITS.
TCS (Traction Control System):You can enable
or disable the Traction Control System (TCS)
using this menu item. Press the TUNE/SEL knob
to switch between on and off.
You can also turn the TCS off using the traction
control button located in the glove box (CTS) or on
the steering wheel (CTS-V), or by programming
one of the steering wheel controls (1, 2, 3, or 4) or
audio system soft keys to enable/disable the
TCS. SeeRecongurable Steering Wheel Controls
(SWC) (CTS) on page 169and “Congurable
Radio Display Keys” underRadio with CD
on page 260for more information.
When you disable the TCS, the traction control
system warning light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light on page 206for more
information.
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Top Speed – Fuel Cut Off
This message will appear when the Engine
Control Module (ECM) detects that the maximum
speed for your vehicle has been reached. Your
vehicle’s top speed is based on the top speed
rating of the tires. This ensures that your vehicle
stays in a safe operating range for the tires.
Traction Engaged
This message will appear when the Traction
Control System (TCS) is actively limiting wheel
spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if
this message is displayed, so adjust your driving
accordingly. The message will stay on for a
few seconds after the TCS stops limiting wheel
spin. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on
page 293orTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS-V) on page 295for more information.
Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine
This message indicates that the transmission
uid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and
allow it to idle until the transmission cools down
or until this message is removed. See also
Transmission Fluid Hot Message on page 219for
more information.
Trunk Open
When this message appears on the display, it
means that the trunk lid of your vehicle was not
closed completely. You should make sure that the
trunk lid 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 appear as a reminder to turn off the turn
signal. A multiple chime will sound when this
message is displayed.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the
Navigation system manual for instructions on
operating the DIC for your vehicle.
Your vehicle has personalization that allows you to
program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. The number of programmable
features varies depending upon which model of
the vehicle is purchased.
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