2007 CADILLAC DTS Owners Manual

Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help make sure
your restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected
and any necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or
LATCH system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be
necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they
would be if worn during a more severe crash, then
you need new parts.
If the LATCH system was being used during a more
severe crash, you may need new LATCH system
parts.If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have
LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or
replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary
even if the belt or LATCH system was not being
used at the time of the collision.
If an airbag inates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system
earlier in this section.
If the frontal airbags inate, you will also need to
replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s
safety belt assemblies. Be sure to do so. Then the
new assemblies will be there to help protect you in
a collision.
After a crash you may need to replace the driver
and front passenger’s safety belt assemblies, even
if the frontal airbags have not deployed. The driver
and front passenger’s safety belt assemblies
contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your
safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle
has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness
light stays on after you start your vehicle or while
you are driving. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 226.
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✍NOTES
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Keys.............................................................. 93
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 96
Doors and Locks........................................ 102
Door Locks................................................ 102
Central Door Unlocking System................. 103
Power Door Locks..................................... 103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 104
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 104
Lockout Protection..................................... 105
Trunk........................................................ 106
Windows...................................................... 108
Power Windows........................................ 109
Sun Visors................................................ 111
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 112
Valet Lockout Switch................................. 112
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 113
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 115
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 115Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 117
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 117
Ignition Positions....................................... 118
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 119
Starting the Engine.................................... 119
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 121
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 122
Performance Shifting................................. 125
Parking Brake........................................... 125
Shifting Into Park (P)................................. 126
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 129
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 129
Engine Exhaust......................................... 130
Running the Engine While Parked............. 131
Mirrors......................................................... 132
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Intellibeam™, OnStar
®, and Compass.... 132
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass................... 134
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass........................................ 136
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors............... 137
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror............. 138
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror................ 138
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 138
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 138
OnStar
®System.......................................... 139
Universal Home Remote System................ 143
System Identication.................................. 143
Universal Home Remote System............... 144
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...................... 144
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 148Storage Areas............................................. 155
Glove Box................................................. 155
Cupholder(s).............................................. 155
Coinholder(s)............................................. 155
Center Console Storage Area.................... 155
Center Flex Storage Unit........................... 156
Floor Mats................................................. 156
Rear Seat Armrest.................................... 157
Convenience Net....................................... 157
Sunroof....................................................... 157
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could be badly
injured or even killed. They could operate
the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and they could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.
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There is a master key that can be used for the
driver’s door, ignition, and glove box.
There is also a valet key which only operates the
driver’s door and the ignition.Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.
In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Service on page 488.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
®
system with an active subscription and you lock
your keys inside the vehicle, OnStar®may be able
to send a command to unlock your vehicle. See
OnStar
®System on page 139for more information.
Master KeyValet Key
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. 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.Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in operating
range. This is normal for any RKE system. If
the transmitter does not work or if you have to
stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 96.
If you are still having trouble, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualied technician
for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
functions, including lock, unlock, remote trunk
release, vehicle locator/panic alarm and remote
vehicle start, if your vehicle has this feature,
will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away.
If your vehicle has the remote vehicle start
feature, you will be able start your vehicle with the
RKE transmitter. However, the range may be
less while the vehicle is running and you may need
to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than
you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 95.
You will have one of the RKE transmitters below.The following functions are available with your
vehicle’s remote keyless entry system:
/(Remote Vehicle Start):Your vehicle may be
started from outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle Start” later in this
section for more detailed information.
With Remote Start
(Without Remote Start
Similar)With Remote Start
(Without Remote Start
Similar)
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