2007 CADILLAC CTS V four wheel drive

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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Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest
level to give your legs more room when you
exit and enter the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel
is located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and
pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a
comfortable position and release the lever to
lock the wheel in place.
Recongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS)
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to
customize the four steering wheel controls to work
with the OnStar
®, the climate controls, audio,
and traction control systems.
The controls for this
feature are located on
the left spoke of
the steering wheel.
If your vehicle has the base audio system, do the
following:
1. Access the main menu of the audio system by
pressing the TUNE/SEL (SELECT) knob
located at the lower right of the audio system.
2. Scroll through the menu by turning the knob.
3. When SETUP appears on the display,
press the knob once to select it.
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With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy
Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.
Here are some important things to consider before
you do recreational vehicle towing:
What is the towing capacity of the towing
vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendations.
How far will you tow? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how long they
can tow.
Do you have the proper towing equipment?
See your dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as
you would prepare your vehicle for a long
trip, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is
prepared to be towed. SeeBefore Leaving on
a Long Trip on page 312.
Dinghy Towing
Notice:If you tow your vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground.
Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with
all four wheels on the ground. If your vehicle
must be towed, you should use a dolly.
See “Dolly Towing” following for more information.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause
a brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied or
lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque
specications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.
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Notice:If your vehicle has 245/45R18,
P245/45ZR18 or P225/50R18 size tires, they are
classied as low-prole tires. Low-prole
tires are more susceptible to damage from road
hazards or curb impact than standard prole
tires. Tire and or wheel assembly damage
can occur when coming into contact with road
hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged
objects or when sliding into a curb. Your GM
warranty does not cover this type of damage.
Keep tires set to the correct ination
pressure and when possible avoid contact with
curbs, potholes and other road hazards.
Winter Tires
If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered
roads often, you may want to get winter tires for
your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall
performance on most surfaces but they may
not offer the traction you would like or the same
level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice
covered roads.Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice covered roads. With
winter tires, there may be decreased dry
road traction, increased road noise, and shorter
tread life. After switching to winter tires, be alert for
changes in vehicle handling and braking.
See your dealer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also,
seeBuying New Tires on page 411.
If you choose to use winter tires:
Use tires of the same brand and tread type on
all four wheel positions.
Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load
range, and speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your
original equipment tires may not be available for H,
V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose
winter tires with a lower speed rating, never
exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability.
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Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low
tire pressure condition but it does not replace
normal tire maintenance. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 409andTires on page 392.
Notice:Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle
has Tire Pressure Monitors. The liquid sealant
can damage the tire pressure monitor sensors.
Resetting the TPMS Identication
Codes
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identication
code. Any time you replace one or more of
the TPMS sensors or rotate the tires, the
identication codes will need to be matched to the
new tire and wheel position. The sensors are
matched to the tire and wheel positions in
the following order: driver’s side front tire,
passenger’s side front tire, passenger’s side rear
tire, and driver’s side rear tire using a TPMS
diagnostic tool. See your GM dealer for service.
The TPMS sensors may also be matched to each
tire and wheel position by increasing or
decreasing the tire’s air pressure. When increasing
tire pressure do not exceed the maximum
ination pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall.You will have two minutes to match the rst tire
and wheel position, and ve minutes overall
to match all four tire and wheel positions. If it takes
longer than two minutes, to match the rst tire
and wheel, or more than ve minutes to match all
four tire and wheel positions the matching
process stops and you will need to start over.
The TPM matching process is outlined below:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON with the
engine off.
3. Using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, lock and unlock the vehicle’s
doors.
4. Press the lock and unlock buttons, at the
same time, on the RKE transmitter. A single
horn chirp will sound, indicating that the
TPMS system is ready, and the sensor
matching process can begin.
5. Start with the driver’s side front tire.
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6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.
Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing
or decreasing the tire’s air pressure for
ve seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. The
horn chirp, which may take up to 30 seconds,
conrms that the sensor identication code has
been matched to this tire position. To decrease
the tire’s air-pressure use the pointed end of
the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage,
or a key.
7. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
8. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
9. Proceed to the driver’s side rear tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 6.
10. After hearing the conrming double horn
chirp, for the left rear tire, exit the matching
process by turning the ignition switch to OFF.
11. Set all four tires to the recommended
air pressure level as indicated on the tire and
loading information label.
12. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.The TPMS will not function properly, if one or
more of the TPMS sensors are missing or
inoperable. If your vehicle has a compact spare
tire, the spare tire and wheel assembly does
not contain a TPMS sensor. If you replace one of
the road tires with the spare, or if the system
detects a missing or inoperable sensor, the
Service Tire Monitor System message will be
displayed on the DIC. If you have replaced a tire
and wheel assembly without transferring the
TPMS sensors, the error message will be
displayed. Once you re-install the TPMS sensors,
the message should go off. See your GM
dealer for service if all TPMS sensors are installed
and the error message comes on and stays on.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
If your vehicle has a message center and the
system detects a missing or inoperable sensor an
error message of several dashes–––will be
shown on the message center display. If you have
replaced a tire and wheel assembly without
transferring the TPMS sensors, the error message
will be displayed. Once you re-install the TPMS
sensors, the error message should go off.
See your GM dealer for service if all TPMS
sensors are installed and the error message
comes on and stays on.
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