2007 CADILLAC DTS change wheel

Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the front
or sides of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height,
front end or side sheet metal, they may keep
the airbag system from working properly.
Also, the airbag system may not work properly
if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If
you have any questions about this, you should
contact Customer Assistance before you
modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 482.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modied. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, overhead console, ceiling
headliner, ceiling and pillar garnish trim,
roof-mounted airbag modules, or airbag wiring
can affect the operation of the airbag
system. If you have questions, call Customer
Assistance. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 482.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 162
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 164
Other Warning Devices............................. 164
Horn.......................................................... 164
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 165
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.................................... 165
Heated Steering Wheel............................. 166
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 166
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 167
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 167
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System........ 168
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 172
Windshield Wipers..................................... 172
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 173
Windshield Washer.................................... 175
Cruise Control........................................... 176
Adaptive Cruise Control............................. 179
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 193
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 197
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 197
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 197Fog Lamps................................................ 198
Cornering Lamps....................................... 199
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 199
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 199
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 199
Entry Lighting............................................ 200
Parade Dimming........................................ 200
Reading Lamps......................................... 200
Battery Load Management......................... 200
Electric Power Management...................... 201
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver............... 202
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 202
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA)...................................... 202
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 208
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 209
Analog Clock............................................. 210
Climate Controls......................................... 210
Dual Climate Control System..................... 210
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 217
Rear Climate Control System.................... 218
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 220
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Heated Steering Wheel
Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel.
The button for this
feature is located on the
steering wheel.
Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel
on or off. A light on the button will display while
the feature is turned on.
The steering wheel will take about three minutes
to start heating.
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 167.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 167.
Flash-To-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 172.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 172.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 175.
_Heated Washer Fluid. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 175.
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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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{CAUTION:
On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise
Control may not detect a vehicle
ahead. You could crash into a vehicle
ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive
Cruise Control on winding roads.
Adaptive Cruise Control may not have
time to slow your vehicle enough to
avoid a crash when you are driving
in conditions where vehicles may
suddenly slow or stop ahead of you,
enter your lane, or cross your vehicle’s
path. If you are driving in these
conditions, do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control. The warning beep and alert
symbol may indicate that you are
driving in conditions where Adaptive
Cruise Control should not be used. See
“Alerting the Driver” in this section.
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CAUTION: (Continued)

On slippery roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control.
Do not use cruise control on slippery
roads.
When weather limits visibility, such as
when in fog, rain, or snow conditions,
Adaptive Cruise Control performance
is limited. There may not be enough
distance to adapt to the changing
traffic conditions. Do not use cruise
control when visibility is low.
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Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP)
When the system detects a slower moving vehicle,
it will adjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain
the follow distance (gap) you select.
Use the plus and minus buttons on the steering
wheel to adjust the follow distance.
Press the plus button to increase the distance
or the minus button to decrease the distance.
The rst button press will show you the current
follow distance setting on the DIC. Your current
follow distance setting will be maintained until you
change it.There are six follow distances to choose from.
The follow distance selection ranges from near
to far (one second to two seconds follow time).
The distance maintained for a selected follow
distance will vary based on vehicle speed.
The faster the vehicle speed the further back
your vehicle will follow. Consider traffic and
weather conditions when selecting the follow
distance. The range of selectable distances may
not be appropriate for all drivers and driving
conditions. If you prefer to travel at a follow
distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control
allows, disengage the system and drive manually.
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There is also an interior
temperature sensor
located next to the
steering wheel that
measures the
temperature of the air
inside your vehicle.
There is also an exterior temperature sensor
located behind the front grille. This sensor reads
the outside air temperature and helps maintain
the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover
on the front of the vehicle could cause a
false reading in the displayed temperature.In order to prevent false temperature readings
at start up, the displayed temperature will
not change until the following occurs:
Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for
5 minutes.
Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for
2 and a half minutes.
The climate control system uses the information
from these sensors to maintain your comfort
setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan
speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle
facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also
be used as needed to maintain cool outlet
temperatures.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
<(Rear Defogger):Press the center of the right
control to turn the rear window defogger on or off.
Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear
window as possible. The rear window defogger will
turn off approximately 20 minutes after the button is
pressed if your vehicle is moving at slower vehicle
speeds. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear defogger
may stay on continuously. Each additional press
will run the defogger for approximately 10 minutes.
The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to
help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror
when the rear window defogger is on.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions may damage
the rear defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
For the front outlets, use the thumbwheel located
below each outlet to change the direction of the
airow. Use the thumbwheel located next to the
outlets to shut the airow or to open the outlets
and re-direct the air.
For the rear outlets, slide the lever left or right
and up or down to change the direction of
the airow.
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.
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