2007 CADILLAC CTS V ignition

Doors Unlock in Park
(Automatic Transmission Only)
The feature allows the doors to automatically
unlock when the transmission is shifted into
PARK (P).
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to
which the vehicle was programmed may have
been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use
the following procedure:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the
SETUP menu following the instructions
listed previously.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until DOORS
UNLOCK IN PARK is highlighted.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and
forth between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark
will appear next to the feature name.If this feature is selected, Doors Unlock Key
Out/Off, Driver Unlock Key Out/Off, or Driver Unlock
in Park (automatic transmission) cannot be
selected.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either
exit the programming mode by following the
instructions later in this section or program the
next feature available on your vehicle.
Doors Unlock Key Out (Automatic
Transmission Only)/ Doors Unlock Key Off
(Manual Transmission Only)
This feature allows the doors to automatically
unlock when the key is removed from the ignition
on automatic transmission vehicles or when
the ignition is turned to OFF on manual
transmission vehicles.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to
which the vehicle was programmed may have
been changed since it left the factory.
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Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer/retailer. Also, check
federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment can interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them. Your
vehicle’s systems can interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 119for more information.Setting the Time
1. Press the TUNE/SEL (select) knob to enter
the main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SET CLOCK
appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select
SET CLOCK.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to adjust the time.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to update the
time. VEHICLE TIME UPDATED will appear
on the display.
If the CLOCK/RADIO DISP (display) is congured
into one of the congurable keys, pressing the key
will switch the display between the radio station
frequency and the time. See “Congurable Radio
Display Keys” underRadio with CD on page 260for
more information on conguring the keys.
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Not all stations support CAT. The radio may not
go to all of the stations with that music type when
pressing the rm key.
AF (Alternate Frequency):Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with
the same category.
To turn AF on or off, perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until ALTERNATE
FREQ. appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select AF OFF,
AF ON, or AF REG. An X appears in the box
when AF is selected on.
4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. To
return to the original display, repeatedly press
the CLR button or wait for the display to
time out.
This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite
Radio Service.Radio Message
THEFTLOCK:This message is displayed when
the THEFTLOCK®system has been activated.
Take the vehicle to the dealer for service.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 277later in this
section for further detail.
Using the Single CD Player
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in. If the ignition and the
radio are on the CD begins playing. A CD may be
loaded with the radio off but it does not start
playing until the radio is on.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in
the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play
where it stopped, if it was the last selected
audio source.
When the CD is inserted, CD appears on the
display. As each new track starts to play, the track
number appears on the display.
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F3 RDM (Random):Press this rm key to listen
to the tracks in random, rather than sequential,
order. RANDOM appears on the display.
Press RDM again to turn off random play.
RANDOM disappears from the display.
F4 RPT (Repeat):Press this rm key to hear a
track over again. REPEAT appears on the display.
Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. REPEAT
disappears from the display.
F6 DISP (Display):Press this rm key to display
the time of the track. Press this rm key again
to remove the time of the track from the display.
QSEEKR:Press the up or the down arrow to go
to the next or to the previous track on the CD.
QSCANR:Press this button to listen to each
track for 10 seconds. The CD goes to a track,
plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track.
Press this button again to stop scanning.
X(Eject):Press this button to stop a CD when
it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not
playing. Eject may be activated with the ignition
and the radio off.
Using the Six-Disc CD Changer
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs
and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same
manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be
reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of
recording, the quality of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been
handled. There may be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
on page 283for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught
in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a
personal computer and a description label is
needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD
with a marking pen.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD, or more
than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or an attempt is made to play scratched or
damaged CDs, the CD player could be
damaged. While using the CD player, use only
CDs in good condition without any label,
load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player
and the loading slot free of foreign materials,
liquids, and debris.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
When a CD is inserted the CD functions appear
on the display above the rm keys, in place of the
preset stations, if programmed.LOAD:Press the LOAD button to load CDs into
the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.
2. Press and release the LOAD button.
Please Wait appears on the display.
3. Load the CD, when INSERT appears on the
display, insert a CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player pulls the CD in.
When a CD is inserted, CD appears on the
display, the number of the CD and the track
number appears on the display if the radio is on.
If the radio is on, the CD begins to play
automatically.
To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.
2. Press and hold the LOAD button for
two seconds. Please Wait appears on
the display and you will hear a beep.
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RDM TRK (Random Track):Plays the tracks
on the current CD in random, rather than
sequential, order. RDM TRK appears on the
display. Press the MODE rm key again to turn
off random play. RDM TRK disappears from
the display.
RDM ALL (Random All CDs):Plays all of the
CDs loaded in random, rather than sequential,
order. RDM ALL appears on the display.
Press the MODE rm key again to turn off
random play. RDM ALL disappears from
the display.
F6 DISP (Display):Press this rm key to display
the time of the track. Press this rm key again
to display CD PLAY and press this rm key once
more to clear the display.
QSEEKR:Press the up or the down arrow to go
to the next or to the previous track on the CD.
QSCANR:Press this button to listen to each
track for 10 seconds. The CD goes to a track,
plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track.
Press this button again to stop scanning.
X(Eject):Press this button to eject the CD that
is currently playing, or press and hold this button
to eject all of the CDs loaded. You will hear a
beep. Eject may be activated with the ignition or
radio off.
CD Messages
If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
If it is very hot. When the temperature returns
to normal, the CD should play.
If you are driving on a very rough road.
When the road becomes smoother, the
CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or
upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an
hour and try again.
There may have been a problem while
burning the CD.
The label may be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good CD.
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If you press the TC button once, the traction
control system will turn off and the TCS warning
light will come on. If you press the TC button again
within ve seconds, the traction control system
will remain off, the warning light will stay on, and
the stability system will enter Competitive
Driving Mode. Competitive Driving will be displayed
on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V) on page 296
and “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the
Navigation Supplement for more information.
Press the TC button again to turn the system back
on. If you press and hold the TC button for
ve seconds, the StabiliTrak
®and Traction Control
systems will turn off. Press the TC button again
to turn StabiliTrak
®and Traction Control back on.
For more information, seeStabiliTrak®System
on page 297.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 332for more information.
Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V)
The driver can select this optional handling
mode by pressing the Traction Control (TC) button
on the steering wheel twice within ve seconds.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING will be displayed in
the DIC. Competitive driving mode allows
the driver to have control of the power applied to
the rear wheels, while the StabiliTrak
®system
helps steer the vehicle by selective brake
application. In competitive mode, the levels at
which StabiliTrak
®is engaged have been modied
to better suit a performance driving environment.
When the traction control warning light is on,
the Traction Control System will not be operating.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
When you press the TC button again, or turn
the ignition to ACCESSORY, the TCS will
be on. The traction engaged symbol will be
displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime
will be heard.
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{CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with
the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes
will have to do all the work of slowing
down. They could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would then have
poor braking or even none going down a
hill. You could crash. Always have the
engine running and your vehicle in gear
when you go downhill.
Know how to go down hills. The most
important thing to know is this: let the engine
do some of the slowing down. Shift to a
lower gear when you go down a steep or
long hill.
Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift
down to a lower gear. The lower gears help
cool the engine and transmission, and you can
climb the hill better.
Stay in your own lane when driving on
two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not
swing wide or cut across the center of the
road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your
own lane.
As you go over the top of a hill, be alert.
There could be something in your lane, like a
stalled car or an accident.
You may see highway signs on mountains
that warn of special problems. Examples
are long grades, passing or no-passing zones,
a falling rocks area, or winding roads.
Be alert to these and take appropriate action.
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