2007 CADILLAC CTS windshield wipers

Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the key to four different positions.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from its
cylinder could cause damage or break the key.
Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in.
If it is and you have a manual transmission
vehicle, turn the steering wheel left and right
while you turn the key hard. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.A (OFF):This is the only position in which the
key can be inserted or removed. This position
locks the ignition and shifter on automatic
transmission vehicles, and the ignition and steering
wheel on manual transmission vehicles.
B (ACCESSORY):This position allows you to use
things like the radio and the windshield wipers
when the engine is off. This position will allow you
to turn off the engine.
C (ON):This position is for driving. If your vehicle
has an automatic transmission and you turn off
the engine, the transmission will lock. If you need
to shift the transmission out of PARK (P), the
ignition key has to be in ACCESSORY or ON.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ACCESSORY or ON position with the
engine off. You may not be able to start your
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for
an extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 166
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 168
Other Warning Devices............................. 168
Horn.......................................................... 168
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 169
Recongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS)........................... 169
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 171
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 171
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 172
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 172
Windshield Wipers..................................... 173
Windshield Washer.................................... 174
Headlamp Washer..................................... 175
Cruise Control........................................... 176
Headlamps................................................ 180
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 180
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 181
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 181
Fog Lamps................................................ 183
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 183
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 184
Entry Lighting............................................ 184Parade Dimming........................................ 185
Reading Lamps......................................... 185
Electric Power Management...................... 185
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 186
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 186
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 188
Climate Controls......................................... 189
Dual Climate Control System..................... 189
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 194
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 195
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)..... 196
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 197
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 198
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 200
Trip Odometers......................................... 200
Tachometer............................................... 200
Engine Speed Limiter................................ 201
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 201
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 201
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 202
Charging System Light.............................. 204
Brake System Warning Light..................... 205
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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Windshield Wipers
The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers.
7(Mist):Pull the lever down and release it for
a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its
original position. For more cycles, hold the
lever down before releasing it.
9(Off):Put the lever in this position to turn off
the wipers.
&(Delay):Put the lever in this position to set a
delay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustment
band to set the length of the delay.
6(Delay Adjustment):Use this band to set the
length of the delay between wipes when using the
delay feature. The closer you move the band
toward mist, the longer the delay. The windshield
wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work.
6(Low Speed):Put the lever in this position
for slow, steady wiping cycles.
1(High Speed):Put the lever in this position
for rapid wiping cycles.
If the windshield wipers are in use for about
six seconds while you are driving, the exterior
lamps will come on automatically if the exterior
lamp control is in AUTO. SeeWiper Activated
Headlamps on page 180for more information.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the
blades do become damaged, install new blades.
For more information, seeWindshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 390.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
K(Washer Fluid):Press the button with this
symbol located at the end of the windshield washer
lever to wash the windshield. Washer uid will
spray onto the windshield and the wipers will run
for a few cycles to clear the windshield. For
more wash cycles, press and hold the button.If your vehicle is low on washer uid, the Check
Washer Fluid message will appear on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) display. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 232.
If the headlamps are on when you wash the
windshield, the headlamp washers, if the vehicle
has them, will turn on. Both the windshield and the
headlamps will be washed. See “Headlamp
Washer” following for more information.
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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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Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the
system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of
your vehicle more effectively.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air lter traps most of
the pollen from the air entering your vehicle.
Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/lter, it needs
to be changed periodically. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 462.
Using the climate control system without the
passenger air lter installed may allow water or
other debris to enter the system. This could cause
a water leak or noises. Make sure to install a
new air lter after removing the old one.The passenger compartment air lter is located
underneath the hood below the windshield
wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 342
for more information on location.
Use the procedure listed below to replace the
passenger compartment air lter:
1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off.
2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them
off again when the wipers are straight on the
windshield.
This allows you access to the leaf screen.
The passenger compartment air lter is
located under the leaf screen.
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Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine is overheating, severe engine damage
may occur. If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel cluster and/or
DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do
not increase the engine speed above normal
idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 360for more information.
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the
vehicle to idle until it cools down.
Engine Power Reduced
This message informs you that the vehicle is
reducing engine power to try to protect the engine
or transmission from damage due to extreme
operating conditions. Reduced engine power can
affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this
message is on, but there is no reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the next time
the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at
a reduced speed while this message is on, but
acceleration and speed may be reduced.Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should
be taken to your dealer for service as soon as
possible.
Fuel Level Low
When this message appears on the display, it
means that your vehicle is low on fuel. You should
rell the fuel tank as soon as possible. A single
chime will sound when this message is displayed.
Headlamps Suggested
This message will appear when the amount of
available light outside the vehicle is low and
the exterior lamp control is off. This message
informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps
is recommended even though the daytime
running lamps (DRL) are still illuminated and it has
become dark enough outside to require the
headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.
This message will also appear when the
windshield wipers have been on for more than
six seconds and the exterior lamp control is off or
in the parking lamp position.
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