2007 CADILLAC DTS display

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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Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With
the Set Button
{CAUTION:
If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control
switch 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
Adaptive Cruise Control switch off until
you want to use cruise control.
The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the
speed you will travel if there is no vehicle
detected in your path.
To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following:
1. Press the
](On) button.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the SET– button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may
immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle
ahead is too close or moving slower than your
vehicle.
The on symbol is located on the display at the top
of the instrument panel to the right of the driver.
When the on symbol is lit on the display, it
indicates that Adaptive Cruise Control is active.
A message on the DIC will also display when
Adaptive Cruise Control is set. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 246.
Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic
speeds, and weather conditions when adjusting
your set speed.
If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when
the traction control system begins to limit wheel
spin, the Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically
disengage. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 309andStabiliTrak
®System on
page 311. When road conditions allow you to
safely use it again, you may turn the Adaptive
Cruise Control back on.
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Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive
Cruise Control
There are two ways to increase the set speed:
Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed.
Press the SET– button and then release the
button and the accelerator pedal. You will now
cruise at the higher speed.
Press the +RES button. Hold it there until the
desired set speed is displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), then release the
switch. To increase your set speed in very
small amounts, move the switch briey to
+RES. Each time you do this, your vehicle
set speed will increase by 1 mph (1 km/h).
Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until
the system determines there is not a vehicle in
front of you. At that point, your vehicle speed will
increase to the set speed.
Decreasing Set Speed While Using
Adaptive Cruise Control
Press the SET– button until you reach the lower
speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, briey press
the SET– button. Each time you do this, your
set speed will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) slower.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Adaptive Cruise Control at
a desired speed and then you apply the brake.
This will turn off the Adaptive Cruise Control.
But you do not need to reset it.
Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the +RES button. Adaptive Cruise
Control will be engaged with the previously chosen
set speed.
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Alerting the Driver
The Adaptive Cruise
Control alert symbol is
located on the display at
the top of the instrument
panel to the right of the
driver.
The alert symbol will ash and a warning beep
will sound when driver action may be required.
If Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged, the
alert symbol will ash when:
Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient
braking because you are approaching a
vehicle too rapidly.
The vehicle speed drops below about
20 mph (32 km/h).
A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive
Cruise Control from operating. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 246for more
information.
A malfunction is detected in the system. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 246
for more information.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 302.
{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited
braking ability to slow your vehicle. In
some cases, Adaptive Cruise Control may
not have time to slow your vehicle enough
to avoid a collision. Be ready to take
action and apply the brakes yourself.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 302.
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Entry Lighting
This feature turns on the courtesy lamps and the
backlighting to the door switches and to the exterior
lamp control when a door is opened or if you press
the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button.
If activated due to the transmitter, the lighting will
remain active for about 40 seconds. Since the entry
lighting system uses the light sensor, it must be
dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps to turn
on. The courtesy lamps turn off approximately
25 seconds after the last door is closed. They will
dim to off if the ignition key is turned to RUN, or
immediately deactivate if the power locks are
activated.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits dimming of the digital
displays and backlighting during daylight hours
when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps
are on. This feature is fully automatic. When
the light sensor reads darkness outside and the
parking lamps are active, the digital displays
can be adjusted by turning the instrument panel
brightness knob counterclockwise to dim and
clockwise to brighten lighting.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead
console on the headliner and in the rear door
opening. These lamps come on automatically
when any door is opened and it is dark outside.
For manual operation, press the button to
turn them on. Press it again to turn them off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically
shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been
turned off.
Battery Load Management
The battery load management feature is
designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical
load and determine when the battery is in a
heavy discharge condition. During times of high
electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher
revolutions per minute (rpm) setting than normal
to make sure the battery charges. High electrical
loads may occur when several of the following are
on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear
window defogger, the climate control fan at high
speeds, heated seats and engine cooling fans.
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If the battery continues to discharge, even with
the engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some
electrical loads will automatically be reduced. When
this occurs, the rear window defogger may take
slightly longer to clear the glass, the heated seats
may not get as warm as they usually do and the
climate control fan may cut back to a lower speed.
For more battery saving information, see “Battery
Saver Active Message” underDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 246.
Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM)
that estimates the battery’s temperature
and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for
best performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC),
you may see the voltage move up or down.
This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert
will be displayed.The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce
all the power that is needed for very high electrical
loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at
high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory
power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can
increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action
may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Service
Battery Charging System. If this message is
displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce
the electrical loads as much as possible. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 246.
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{CAUTION:
The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist
(UFRPA) system does not replace driver
vision. UFRPA does not:
Operate above speeds of
5 mph (8 km/h).
Detect objects more than 4 feet
(1.2 meters) in front of the vehicle and
more than 8 feet (2.5 meters) behind
the vehicle. This distance may be less
during warmer or humid weather.
Detect objects that are below the
bumper, underneath the vehicle,
or that are very close to the vehicle.
Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
or pets.
So if you do not use proper care before
moving forward or backing up, you could
hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist,
or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury,
or death. Even though the vehicle has the
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
UFRPA system, always check carefully
before moving forward or backing up by
checking in front of and behind your
vehicle.
The front display is located on top of the
instrument panel to the right of the driver. The rear
display is located near the rear window and can
be seen by looking over your right shoulder.
Front Parking Assist
DisplayRear Parking Assist
Display
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The rear display has three color-coded lights.
The front display will have either three or six lights
depending on whether your vehicle is equipped
with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). If your vehicle
has ACC, it will have three lights along with the
ACC lights. If your vehicle does not have ACC,
it will have six UFRPA lights. The UFRPA
lights are used to provide distance and system
information, along with beeps played out either
the front or rear speakers. For objects detected
near the front bumper, high-toned beeps will
be played out the front speakers. For objects
detected near the rear bumper, low-toned beeps
will be played out the rear speakers.How the System Works
When the vehicle is started, the front display will
briey illuminate to let you know the display is
operating correctly. When the shift lever is moved
into REVERSE (R), the rear display will briey
illuminate to let you know the display is operating
correctly. UFRPA comes on automatically
when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P).
The system does not work at a forward speed
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), so the front display
indicators are turned off. The system also
does not work at a reverse speed greater than
5 mph (8 km/h). To remind you of this, the red light
on the rear display will ash.
The system can be disabled using the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Controls and
Displays on page 240.
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