2007 CADILLAC STS ESP

To program the vehicle to a different mode, use
the following procedure:
1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by
following the instructions listed previously
under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.”
2. Turn the tune/select knob until CHIME
VOLUME HIGH is highlighted.
3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and
forth between the normal and high settings.
A check mark indicates that the chime volume
is set to HIGH.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either
exit the programming mode by following the
instructions later in this section or program the
next feature available on your vehicle.
SUSPENSION MODE
If your vehicle has this feature, you can select
between performance or touring modes.
Performance mode is used where road conditions
or personal preference demand more control.
This setting provides more “feel” or response to
road conditions. Touring mode is used for normal
city and highway driving. This setting provides
a smooth, soft ride.Programmable Modes
Mode 1:PERFORMANCE
Mode 2:TOURING
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to
which the vehicle was programmed may have
been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use
the following procedure:
1. Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by
following the instructions listed previously
under “Entering the Personal Settings Menu.”
2. Turn the tune/select knob until SUSPENSION
MODE is highlighted.
3. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
SUSPENSION MODE submenu.
4. Turn the tune/select knob to highlight
TOURING or PERFORMANCE.
5. Press the tune/select knob to select the
setting.
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Driver Selection Submenu Items
DRIVER 1/DRIVER 2
The numbers on the back of each keyless access
transmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and
DRIVER 2. If you would like to recall or store
driver settings for the driver that does not
correspond to the number on the back of the
keyless access transmitter that you are using,
use the following procedure:
1. Enter the memory programming mode for
your driver settings by following the
instructions listed previously under “Entering
the Driver Selection Submenu.”
2. From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu,
turn the tune/select knob to highlight the
driver number that you want, either DRIVER 1
or DRIVER 2.
3. Set your choice by pressing in the
tune/select knob.
If you would like to recall or store driver settings for
the selected driver, see “RECALL DRIVER
SETTINGS” or “STORE DRIVER SETTINGS”
later in this section.
If you would like to recall or store exit settings for
the selected driver, see “RECALL EXIT SETTINGS”
or “STORE EXIT SETTINGS” later in this section.
RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS
To recall driver settings, use the following
procedure:
1. Enter the memory programming mode for
your driver settings by following the
instructions listed previously under “Entering
the Driver Selection Submenu.”
2. From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu, turn
the tune/select knob to scroll to RECALL
DRIVER SETTINGS and press in the knob.
If the vehicle is in PARK (P), one beep will
sound and your previously saved driving
position will then be recalled.
If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), three beeps
will sound and your previously saved
driving position will not be recalled.
A memory recall can be stopped by pressing any
memory seat or mirror position button.
If you would like the stored driving positions to be
recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the
keyless access transmitter or when starting your
vehicle, see “REMOTE RECALL MEMORY”
or “START BUTTON RECALL” underVehicle
Personalization on page 148.
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Warning the Driver
The alert symbol will
ash on the HUD and
a warning beep will
sound when driver
action may be required.
The driver warning is active when:
You are approaching a vehicle too quickly.
You are following a vehicle ahead much
too closely.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 316for more
information.
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
The vehicle ahead symbol will only appear on the
HUD when a vehicle ahead of you is detected in
your path. If this symbol does not appear, or
disappears briey, FCA will not respond to vehicles
you may see ahead. The symbol may disappear on
curves, highway exit ramps, or hills. Also, when
another vehicle enters the same lane as you, the
FCA system will not detect the vehicle until it is
completely in your driving lane.
{CAUTION:
When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is
blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not
detect a vehicle ahead. FCA may not
help you avoid a collision under these
conditions. Do not use FCA when the radar
is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your
radar clean. See “Cleaning the System”
underAdaptive Cruise Control on page 197.
{CAUTION:
FCA may not detect and warn soon
enough to stationary or slow-moving
vehicles or other objects ahead of you.
You could crash into an object ahead
of you. Do not rely on FCA when
approaching stationary or slow-moving
vehicles or other objects.
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To disengage Adaptive Cruise Control, apply the
brake. If no vehicle is in your path, your vehicle
will react like traditional cruise control.
{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply
hard braking or bring the vehicle to a
complete stop. It will not respond to
stopped vehicles, pedestrians or animals.
When you are approaching a vehicle or
object, Adaptive Cruise Control may not
have time to slow your vehicle enough to
avoid a collision. Your complete attention
is always required while driving and you
should be ready to take action and apply
the brakes. For more information, see
Defensive Driving on page 316.
{CAUTION:
On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise
Control may not detect a vehicle
ahead. You could crash into a vehicle
ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive
Cruise Control on winding roads.
Adaptive Cruise Control may not have
time to slow your vehicle enough to
avoid a crash when you are driving in
conditions where vehicles may
suddenly slow or stop ahead of you,
enter your lane, or cross your vehicle’s
path. If you are driving in these
conditions, do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control. The warning beep and alert
symbol may indicate that you are
driving in conditions where Adaptive
Cruise Control should not be used. See
“Alerting the Driver” in this section.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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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.
{CAUTION:
If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control
without your Head-up Display (HUD)
properly adjusted, your Adaptive Cruise
Control settings may not be visible. You
could forget your settings and be startled
by Adaptive Cruise Control response and
even lose control. Keep your HUD on and
properly adjusted when using Adaptive
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.
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Approaching and Following a Vehicle
The vehicle ahead
symbol will only appear
on the HUD when a
vehicle ahead is
detected in your path.
If this symbol does not appear, or disappears
briey, Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to
vehicles you may see ahead.
{CAUTION:
When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is
blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not
detect a vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise
Control may not have time to slow your
vehicle enough to avoid a collision.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when
the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.
Keep your radar clean. See “Cleaning the
System” later in this section.
Adaptive Cruise Control will, automatically, slow
your vehicle down when approaching a slower
moving vehicle. It will then adjust your speed to
follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow
distance. Your speed will increase or decrease to
follow the vehicle in front of you but will not
exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking,
if necessary. When braking is active, your brake
lights will come on. It may feel or sound different
than if you were applying the brakes yourself. This
is normal.
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Curves in the Road
{CAUTION:
Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations
in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in
another lane, or may not have time to
react to a vehicle in your lane. You could
crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose
control of your vehicle. Give extra
attention in curves and be ready to use
the brakes if necessary. Select an
appropriate speed while driving in curves.
Adaptive Cruise Control may operate differently in
a sharp curve. It may reduce your speed if the
curve is too sharp.When following a vehicle and entering a curve,
Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of
the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your
vehicle. When this happens, the vehicle ahead
symbol will not appear on the HUD.
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Adaptive Cruise Control may detect a vehicle that
is not in your lane and apply the brakes.
Adaptive Cruise Control may, occasionally,
provide a driver alert and/or braking that you
consider unnecessary. It could respond to signs,
guardrails and other stationary objects when
entering or exiting a curve. This is normal
operation. Your vehicle does not need service.
Highway Exit Ramps
{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of
the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to
your set speed while entering or on
highway exit ramps. You could be startled
by this acceleration and even lose control
of the vehicle. Disengage Adaptive Cruise
Control before entering a highway exit
ramp. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control
while entering or on exit ramps.
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