2007 CADILLAC DTS instrument panel

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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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the
police and others that you have a problem.
The front and rear turn signal lamps will ash
on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
towards the center of
the instrument panel.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.While the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals do not work.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. The lever returns automatically when the
turn is complete. If you momentarily press and
release the lever, the turn signal will ash 3 times.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster and in the
outside rearview
mirror will ash in the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to
ash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until
the lane change is complete. The lever returns
when it is released.
If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will
sound and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a
mile to remind you to turn it off. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 246.Arrows that ash rapidly when signaling for a
turn or lane change may be caused by a burned
out signal bulb. Other drivers will not see the
turn signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs
if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn.
SeeRear Underseat Fuse Block on page 455.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward to change the headlamps from
low beam to high. Pull the lever back and then
release it to change from high beam to low.
This light on the
instrument panel cluster
will be on, indicating
high-beam usage.
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System
If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read
this entire section before using it.
The 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.
The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system
provides an audible and visual alert if you
approach a vehicle too quickly that is directly
ahead. FCA also provides a visual alert with no
audible alert if you are following another vehicle
much too closely. The FCA alert symbol is located
on top of the instrument panel to the right of the
driver. FCA uses the Adaptive Cruise Control radar
to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path,
within a distance of 328 ft (100 m) and operates
at speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h).
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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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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control 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 cruise control
switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
The cruise control
buttons are located
on left side of the
steering wheel.
I(On):This position turns on the system.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to
a previously set speed.
SET– (Set):Press this button to set the speed.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise
control.
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
If the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster
comes on after the cruise control has been set to
the desired speed.
1. Press the cruise control button.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET– button located on the steering
wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
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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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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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