2007 CADILLAC DTS brake light

FIRST (1):This position reduces vehicle speed
even more than SECOND (2) without using your
brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in
deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in
FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the
transaxle will not shift into rst gear until the vehicle
is going slowly enough.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If
you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When
stopping on a hill, use the brakes, or parking
brake to hold the vehicle in place.
Performance Shifting
If your vehicle has this feature, it can detect a
change in driving patterns. If you make an
aggressive driving maneuver, the vehicle’s
transaxle automatically shifts to the lowest possible
gear to maximize vehicle performance. The
vehicle will automatically return to normal operation
when you return to normal driving patterns.
Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal
is located to the left of
the regular brake pedal,
near the driver’s door.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot and push the
parking brake pedal down with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
on the instrument panel cluster should come
on. If it does not, you need to have your vehicle
serviced.
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A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is
set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The brake light
will come on and stay on until the parking brake is
released. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 229for more information.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot and push the
parking brake pedal down with your left foot.
When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal
will follow it to the released position.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 342.Shifting Into Park (P)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. 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 you are on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 342.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 222
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 223
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 224
Tachometer............................................... 224
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 225
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 225
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 226
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 227
Charging System Light.............................. 229
Brake System Warning Light..................... 229
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 230
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light.............. 231
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 232
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 232
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 233
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 233
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 234
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 237
Security Light............................................ 237
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 238Lights On Reminder.................................. 238
Cruise Control Light.................................. 238
Highbeam On Light................................... 238
Fuel Gage................................................. 239
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 240
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 240
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 246
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 259
Audio System(s)......................................... 268
Setting the Time........................................ 269
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 273
Using an MP3........................................... 287
XM Radio Messages................................. 294
Navigation/Radio System........................... 296
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 296
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 296
Radio Reception........................................ 298
Care of Your CDs..................................... 299
Care of the CD Player.............................. 299
Backglass Antenna.................................... 300
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 300
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful
on long trips. Cruise control does not work at
speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When
cruise control is on, you will see a cruise light
on the instrument panel cluster.
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
shuts off.{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.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the
Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit
wheel spin, the cruise control automatically turns
off. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 309. When road conditions let you safely use
it again, you can turn the cruise control back on.
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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.
The cruise control
buttons are located
on left side of the
steering wheel.
I(On):This position turns on the system.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to
a previously set speed.
SET– (Set):Press this button to set the speed.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise
control.
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
If the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster
comes on after the cruise control has been set to
the desired speed.
1. Press the cruise control button.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET– button located on the steering
wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off
the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it.
Once the vehicle is traveling approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the
+RES (resume/accelerate) button to return to
your desired preset speed. The cruise light
displays again.
The vehicle returns to and stays at your preset
speed. If you press and hold the +RES button,
the vehicle speed increases until you release the
button or apply the brake. Do not hold in the
+RES button, if you do not want the vehicle
speed to increase.
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, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. The
vehicle now cruises at the higher speed.
Press the +RES button. Hold it there until you
get up to the desired speed, and then release
the button. To increase your speed in very
small amounts, briey press the +RES button
and then release it. Each time you do this,
the vehicle accelerates approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
The accelerate feature only works after you have
set the cruise control speed by pressing the
SET– button.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while
using cruise control:
Press the SET– button until you reach the
lower desired speed, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
SET– button briey. Each time you do this,
the vehicle slows down approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle
slows down to your previous cruise control speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control works on hills depends
upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of
the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have
to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the
vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might
have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the
vehicle’s speed down. Applying the brake or shifting
into a lower gear ends cruise control. If you need to
apply the brake or shift to a lower gear due to the
grade of the downhill slope, you might not want to
attempt to use the cruise control feature.
Ending Cruise Control
To turn off the cruise control, step lightly on
the brake pedal, or press the cancel button on
the steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, your cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
Adaptive Cruise Control
If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read
this entire section before using it.
The system operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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Approaching and Following a Vehicle
The Vehicle Ahead
symbol is located on the
top of the instrument
panel to the right of the
driver.
The Vehicle Ahead symbol will only appear when
a vehicle is detected in your path.
If this symbol does not appear, or disappears
briey, Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to
vehicles you may see ahead.{CAUTION:
When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is
blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not
detect a vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise
Control may not have time to slow your
vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Do
not use Adaptive Cruise Control when
the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.
Keep your radar clean. See “Cleaning the
System” later in this section.
Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically slow
your vehicle down when approaching a slower
moving vehicle. It will then adjust your speed to
follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow
distance. Your speed will increase or decrease
to follow the vehicle in front of you but will
not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited
braking, if necessary. When braking is active,
your brake lights will come on. Braking may feel
or sound different than if you were applying
the brakes yourself. This is normal.
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