2007 CADILLAC DTS ignition

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to OFF only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Data that GM collects or receives may also be
used for GM research needs or may be made
available to others for research purposes, where a
need is shown and the data is not tied to a
specic vehicle or vehicle owner.
Others may be able to retrieve this data if they
have access to the vehicle and have the special
equipment necessary to download the data.
OnStar
If your vehicle has OnStar®and you subscribe to
the OnStar®services, please refer to the
OnStar®Terms and Conditions for information on
data collection and use. See alsoOnStar®
System on page 139for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has anavigation system,use of
the system may result in the storage of
destinations, addresses, telephone numbers,
and other trip information.Please refer to
the navigation system operating manual for
information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFIDtechnology is used in some vehicles for
functions such as tire pressure monitoring
and ignition system security, as well as in
connection with conveniences such as key fobs
for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and
in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
RFID technology in GM vehicles does not
use or record personal information or link with any
other GM system containing personal information.
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Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 164
Head Restraints............................................ 16
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 397
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 451
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.................................... 400
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 197
Exterior Lamps......................................... 193
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 172
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 400
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 167
On Reminder........................................... 197
Wiper Activated........................................ 197
Heated Seats................................................ 11
Heated Steering Wheel............................... 166
Heater......................................................... 210
Highbeam On Light..................................... 238
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 413
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 325
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 326
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 362
Release................................................... 363Horn............................................................ 164
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 24
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Ignition Positions......................................... 118
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver................. 202
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 45
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 411
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 162
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 199
Cluster..................................................... 223
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 392
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 95
Keys............................................................. 93
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