2007 CADILLAC DTS trunk

Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat
center console and armrest. To open the console,
push the button and lift the lid. Inside the
console are two cupholders that can be pulled out
when in use.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle may be equipped with a convenience
net. The convenience net attaches to the oor
of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery
bags, behind the net.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them
in the trunk as far forward as you can. When
not using the net, hook the net to the tabs securing
it to the sill plate.
Sunroof
The vehicle may have a power sunroof.
The switches that
operate the sunroof are
located on the
overhead console.
To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be
turned to RUN or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) must be active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 119.
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 217.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 240.
C. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 193.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 223.
E. Horn. SeeHorn on page 164.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 296.
G. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation
on page 122.
H. Traction Control System Button (Column-Shift
Vehicles). SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 309.
I. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist and
Adaptive Cruise Control Display (If Equipped).
SeeUltrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA) on page 202andAdaptive
Cruise Control on page 179.
J. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 210.K. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 164.
L. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 268.
M. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 106.
N. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 199.
O. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 166.
P. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 363.
Q. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 125.
R. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 166.
S. Cruise Control or Adaptive Cruise Control.
SeeCruise Control on page 176orAdaptive
Cruise Control on page 179.
T. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 210.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 155.
Valet Lockout Switch. SeeValet Lockout
Switch on page 112.
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Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s
battery against drainage from the interior lamps,
trunk lamp, glove box lamp, or the garage door
opener. When the ignition is turned off, the power
to these features will automatically turn off after
10 minutes. Power will be restored for an additional
10 minutes if any door or trunk is opened, or the
courtesy lamp switch is turned on.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the
battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy
lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps
or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any
of these lamps are left on, they will automatically
turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off.
The lamps will not come back on again until
one of the following occurs:
The ignition is turned on.
The exterior lamps control is turned off, then
on again.
The headlamps will time out after 10 minutes,
if they are manually turned on before the ignition
is off.
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA)
If your vehicle is equipped, the Ultrasonic Front and
Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system is designed
to help you park. It operates only at speeds less
than 5 mph (8km/h). UFRPA helps make parking
easier and helps you avoid colliding with objects
such as parked vehicles. The UFRPA system
detects objects that are close to the vehicle which
are at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground and
below hood or trunk level. The system detects
objects up to 4 feet (1.2 m) in front of the vehicle
and up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind your vehicle.
UFRPA determines how close these objects are
from your bumpers within this area. Four ultrasonic
sensors on the front and rear bumpers are used to
detect the distance to the object.
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At distances less than 12 inches (0.3 m), a
chime will sound for a short time and all three
lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit and ashing.
When you are backing the vehicle and objects are
detected at the same time near both the front
and rear bumpers, both color-coded light displays
will notify you of objects close to each bumper.
If there are objects detected near both bumpers,
the beeps will only be sounded to notify that
objects are close to the rear bumper. However,
if while you are backing and an object comes
within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the front bumper, and at the
same time there is another object further than
1 ft (0.3 m) from the rear bumper, then the beeps
will only be sounded to notify you of the closer
object that is near the front bumper.When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the UFRPA system will not activate due to a
temporary condition, the message PARKING
ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC and a
red light will be shown on the rear UFRPA display
when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R).
This occurs under the following conditions:
The driver disables the system. SeeDIC
Controls and Displays on page 240.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a
bicycle or an object was hanging out of your
trunk during your last drive when you turned off
the vehicle. If the attached objects are removed
from your vehicle before the start of your next
drive, the system will return to normal operation
unless an object is detected when the vehicle is
shifted out of park. If this occurs, you will have
to wait until the vehicle is driven forward above
15 mph (25 km/h) before UFRPA will return to
normal operation.
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TRACTION CONTROL ON
This message displays when the Traction
Control System (TCS) is turned on. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 309for more
information.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the transaxle uid
in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle
and allow it to idle until the transaxle cools
down or until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN
This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays when the trunk is not
closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is
closed completely.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays as a reminder to turn
off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more
than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on.
A multiple chime sounds when this message
is displayed.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays when your vehicle is low
on windshield washer uid. Rell the windshield
washer uid reservoir as soon as possible.
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 386for
more information.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency
supplies in your trunk.
Also seeTires on page 402.Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a
supply of windshield washer uid, a rag, some
winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ashlight, a
red cloth, and a couple of reective warning
triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe
conditions, include a small bag of sand, a
piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to
help provide traction. Be sure you properly
secure these items in your vehicle.
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If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as
fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as
you can. Try to spread the weight
evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above the tops of
the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Automatic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level
as the load changes. It is automatic, you do
not need to adjust anything.
This type of level control is fully automatic and will
provide a better leveled riding position as well
as better handling under a variety of passenger
and loading conditions. An air compressor
connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower
the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle
height. The system is activated when the
ignition key is turned to RUN and will automatically
adjust vehicle height thereafter. The system
may exhaust (lower vehicle height) for up to
ten minutes after the ignition key has been turned
to OFF. You may hear the air compressor
operating when the height is being adjusted.
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{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of
fuel by shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant. Leave the
area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to
get the right type. Your dealer/retailer can
get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it
may not t properly. This may cause your
malfunction indicator lamp to light and may
damage your fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 234.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it
is in your vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite the
gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned
and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup
bed, or on any surface other than the
ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before
operating the nozzle. Contact should
be maintained until the lling is
complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
Do not use a cellular phone while
pumping gasoline.
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