2007 CADILLAC CTS V cruise control

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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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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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 171.
OHeadlamps. SeeHeadlamps on page 180.
3Headlamp High/Low Beam-Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 172.
Flash-To-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 172.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 183.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 176.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. The lever returns automatically when
the turn is complete.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to
ash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the
lane change is complete. The lever returns to its
original position when it is released.
Rapid ashing of arrows when signaling for a turn
or lane change may be caused by a burned-out
signal bulb. Other driver’s will not see the signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs
if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 447for
more information.
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Cruise Control
These controls are
located on the end of
the multifunction lever.
9(Off):This position turns the system off.
R(On):This position turns the system on.
+ (Resume/Accelerate):Push the lever to
this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a
previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise
is already active.
T(Set/Decrease):Press this button to set the
speed or to decrease the speed when cruise
is already active.With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the
Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit
wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS) on page 293orTraction Control System
(TCS) (CTS-V) on page 295andStabiliTrak
®
System on page 297. When road conditions allow
you to safely use it again, you may turn the
cruise control back on.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the desired speed.3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
This light on the
instrument panel cluster
will come on while
cruise control is on.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This, of
course, disengages the cruise control. But you do
not need to reset it.
Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can move the cruise control switch
briey from on to resume/accelerate.
You will go right back up to your chosen speed
and stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the
switch or apply the brake. So unless you want
to go faster, do not hold the switch at
resume/accelerate.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the set button at the end of the
lever, then release the button and the
accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the
higher speed.
Move the cruise switch from on to resume/
accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the
desired speed and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch briey to resume/accelerate.
Each time you do this, your vehicle will go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
If using the accelerator pedal and the set button at
end of the lever to increase cruise set speed,
the new set speed must be at least 5 mph higher
than the current speed for this method to work.
If it is not 5 mph higher, switch cruise switch
off, then on, and then reset your speed using the
set button.
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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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Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set the
cruise control.
The light goes out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 176for
more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 172for more information.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage shows
approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel
tank. It works only
when the ignition is in
the ON position.
If the fuel supply gets low, the Fuel Level Low
message will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) and a single chime will sound. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 232for
more information.
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