2007 CADILLAC CTS transmission

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle could
move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully
in PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the
engine running, it could overheat and even
catch re. You or others could be injured.
Do not leave your vehicle with the engine
running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P)
and your parking brake is rmly set before you
leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Then, see if you can move the shift lever
away from PARK (P) without rst pushing the
button on the shift lever. If you can, it means that
the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of
the vehicle may put too much force on the parking
pawl in the transmission. You may nd it difficult to
pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called
“torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the
parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly
before you leave the driver’s seat. To nd out how,
see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” listed previously.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to
take some of the pressure from the parking pawl
in the transmission, so you can pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P).
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Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift
lock control system.
To shift out of PARK (P):
1. Apply the regular brake pedal.
2. Then press the shift lever button.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired gear.
If you are still unable to shift out of PARK (P):
1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press
the shift lever button again.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired gear.
If you still cannot move the shift lever from
PARK (P), consult your dealer.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, place the
shift lever in REVERSE (R) and rmly apply the
parking brake. Turn the ignition key to OFF, press
the release button and remove the key. See
“Key Release Button” underIgnition Positions on
page 117for more information.
If you are towing a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 328.
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust
into your vehicle. See the earlier caution
underEngine Exhaust on page 134.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the climate control fan is at
the highest setting. One place this can
happen is a garage. Exhaust — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in
a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 316.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the automatic transmission shift
lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake rmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the
engine is running unless you have to.
If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle
will not move, even when it is on fairly
level ground, always set the parking brake
and move the automatic transmission
shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual
transmission shift lever to NEUTRAL.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will
not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) (Automatic
Transmission) on page 130andParking Your
Vehicle (Manual Transmission) on page 132.
If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a
trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on page 328.
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Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With One Triangular LED)
If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode
(LED) indicator light above the Universal Home
Remote buttons, follow the instructions below.
Do not use the Universal Home Remote with
any garage door opener that does not have the
stop and reverse feature. This includes any
garage door opener model manufactured before
April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage
door opener with rolling codes, please be sure
to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the
programming of your Universal Home Remote
Transmitter.Read the instructions completely before attempting
to program the Universal Home Remote.
Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful
to have another person available to assist you
in the programming steps
Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in
other vehicles as well as for future Universal
Home Remote programming. It is also
recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle,
the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons
should be erased for security purposes.
See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons”
later in section.
When programming a garage door, it is advised to
park outside of the garage. Be sure that people
and objects are clear of the garage door or
gate operator you are programming.
It is recommended that a new battery be installed
in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and
more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency
signal.
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6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener
receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”
or “Smart” button. This can usually be
found where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the motor-head unit.
7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button. The name and color of
the button may vary by manufacturer.
You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8.
8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold
the programmed Universal Home Remote
button for two seconds, then release it.
Immediately press and hold the same button
a second time for two seconds, then
release it. Immediately, press and hold the
same button a third time for two seconds,
then release.
The Universal Home Remote should now
activate the rolling-code device.
To program the remaining two Universal
Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of
“Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do
not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase
all previous programming from the Universal Home
Remote buttons.Gate Operator and Canadian
Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter
signals to time out or quit after several seconds
of transmission. This may not be long enough
for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal
during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate
operators are manufactured to time out in
the same manner.
If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty
programming a gate operator or garage door
opener by using the “Programming Universal
Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where
you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming
Universal Home Remote” with the following:
Continue to press and hold the Universal Home
Remote button while you press and release every
two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter
button until the frequency signal has been
successfully accepted by the Universal Home
Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator
light will ash slowly at rst and then rapidly.
Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming
Universal Home Remote” to complete.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 206
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 206
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light (CTS)............................................ 207
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 208
Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only).............. 208
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 209
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 212
Sport Mode Light (Automatic
Transmission/CTS)................................. 213
Security Light............................................ 213
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 213
Lights On Reminder.................................. 213
Cruise Control Light.................................. 214
Highbeam On Light................................... 214
Fuel Gage................................................. 214
Message Center.......................................... 215
Message Center (CTS-V).......................... 215
Transmission Fluid Hot Message............... 219
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning
Message................................................ 219
Check Engine Oil Pressure Message......... 220Oil Temperature Warning Message............ 220
Tire Pressure Warning Message................ 221
One-to-Four Shift Message
(CTS-V Only)......................................... 222
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 222
System Controls........................................ 223
Status of Vehicle Systems......................... 223
DIC Main Menu......................................... 228
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 232
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 242
Audio System(s)......................................... 258
Setting the Time........................................ 259
Radio with CD........................................... 260
XM Radio Messages................................. 277
Navigation/Radio System........................... 279
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 279
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)........ 279
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS-V).... 280
Radio Reception........................................ 282
Care of Your CDs..................................... 283
Care of the CD Player.............................. 283
Diversity Antenna System.......................... 284
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 284
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 194.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 171.
C. Recongurable Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)
(If Equipped) or Message Center Controls
(CTS-V). SeeRecongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 169or
Message Center (CTS-V) on page 215.
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS).
SeeSteering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) on
page 196. Traction Control Disable Button
(CTS-V). SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS) on page 293orTraction Control
System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 295.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 198.
E. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 173.
F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 168.
G. Audio (Base Audio System) or Audio/Navigation
System (If Equipped). SeeAudio System(s)
on page 258orNavigation/Radio System
on page 279.H. Voice Recognition Button (If Equipped).
See Navigation System Supplement.
I. Audio Volume Knob and Source Button
(CTS Only). SeeAudio Steering Wheel
Controls (CTS) on page 279orAudio Steering
Wheel Controls (CTS-V) on page 280.
J. Storage Compartment or Ashtray (If Equipped).
SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on
page 188.
K. Transmission Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 122or
Manual Transmission Operation on page 126.
L. Accessory Power Outlet or Cigarette Lighter
(If Equipped). SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s)
on page 186orAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 188.
M. Climate Control System. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 189.
N. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 159.
Traction Control Disable Button (CTS).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on
page 293orTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS-V) on page 295.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while
using cruise control:
Press in the button at the end of the lever
until the desired lower speed is reached,
then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, briey
press the set button. Each time you do this,
you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed
you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you mayhave to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going downhill, you may have to
brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the speed
reduced. Applying the brake or shifting into a lower
gear will take you out of cruise control. If you need
to apply the brake or shift to a lower gear due to the
grade of the downhill slope, you may not want to
use the cruise control feature.
Ending Cruise Control
To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the
brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, lightly tapping the clutch pedal will
also end a cruise control session.
Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will only end
the current cruise control session. Move the
cruise control switch to off to completely turn off
the system.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
the cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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