2007 CADILLAC STS V warning

Parking Brake
The parking brake
pedal is located on the
lower portion of the
instrument panel to
the left of the steering
wheel.
This vehicle has a push-to-release parking brake
pedal. To set the parking brake, hold the
regular brake pedal down with your right foot and
push the parking brake pedal down with your
left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
on the instrument panel cluster should come
on. If it does not, you need to have your vehicle
serviced. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 248for more information.To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down with your right foot and push the parking
brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your
left foot, the parking brake releases.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake
is set, the ignition is on and the vehicle begins
to move. To stop the chime, fully release the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 357for more
information.
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FRONT PASS (Passenger) WINDOW LOCK
This feature allows you to choose whether or
not to have the front passenger window
deactivated as part of the window lockout button.
If you would like the front passenger window
to be deactivated when the window lockout button
is pushed, turn this feature on. If this feature is
left off, the window lockout button located on the
door will deactivate only the rear windows.
SeePower Windows on page 105for more
information.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
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 FRONT PASS
WINDOW LOCK is highlighted.
3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and
forth between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark
will appear next to the feature name.
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.
CHIME VOLUME HIGH
This feature allows you to adjust the volume level
of the vehicle’s warning chimes. The chime
volume cannot be turned off, only adjusted.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:NORMAL
Mode 2:HIGH
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to
which the vehicle was programmed may have
been changed since it left the factory.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 178
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 180
Other Warning Devices............................. 180
Horn.......................................................... 180
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.................................... 181
Heated Steering Wheel............................. 181
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 182
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 182
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 183
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System.......... 184
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 188
Windshield Wipers..................................... 189
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 190
Windshield Washer.................................... 191
Headlamp Washer..................................... 192
Cruise Control........................................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control............................. 197
Headlamps................................................ 211
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 215
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 216
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 216
Fog Lamps................................................ 217
Twilight Sentinel
®...................................... 218
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 219Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 220
Entry Lighting............................................ 220
Parade Dimming........................................ 220
Reading Lamps......................................... 221
Battery Load Management......................... 221
Electric Power Management...................... 221
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver............... 222
Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 223
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)........................................ 226
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 228
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 229
Climate Controls......................................... 230
Dual Climate Control System..................... 230
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 237
Rear Climate Control System.................... 237
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 239
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 241
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 242
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 243
Tachometer............................................... 243
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 243
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 244
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 244
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 245
Charging System Light.............................. 247
Brake System Warning Light..................... 248
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 249
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light.............. 249
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 250
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 251
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 252
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 255
Security Light............................................ 256
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 256
Lights On Reminder.................................. 256
Cruise Control Light.................................. 256
Highbeam On Light................................... 257
Fuel Gage................................................. 257Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 258
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 258
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 264
Other Messages........................................ 279
Audio System(s)......................................... 280
Setting the Time........................................ 281
Radio with CD........................................... 282
Using an MP3........................................... 297
XM Radio Messages................................. 303
Navigation/Radio System........................... 305
Radio Personalization................................ 305
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 309
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 310
Radio Reception........................................ 312
Care of Your CDs..................................... 313
Care of the CD Player.............................. 313
Diversity Antenna System.......................... 314
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 314
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 237.
B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 220.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
DIC Controls and Displays on page 258.
HUD Controls (If Equipped). SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 223.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 182.
Headlamp Controls. SeeHeadlamps on
page 211. Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control
on page 193. Adaptive Cruise Control (If
Equipped). SeeAdaptive Cruise Control on
page 197. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
(If Equipped). SeeForward Collision Alert
(FCA) System on page 184.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 242.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 189.
F. Navigation/Radio System. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 280andNavigation/Radio System
on page 305.G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 310. Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Button
(If Equipped). SeeAdaptive Cruise Control
on page 197. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If
Equipped). SeeHeated Steering Wheel on
page 181.
H. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column.Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column on page 181.
I. Horn. SeeHorn on page 180.
J. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 111.
K. Climate Control System. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 230.
L. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 180.
M. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 146.
N. Traction Control System Button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 323.
O. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 116.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 146.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on the console, near
the shift lever. See
Instrument Panel
Overview on page 178.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is
not in.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.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
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 your
steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
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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 to its
original position when it is released.
Rapid ashing of arrows when signaling for a turn
or lane change may be caused by a burned-out
signal bulb. Other driver’s will not see the 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.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 487for
more information.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km),
a warning chime will sound and the TURN
SIGNAL ON message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal
On” underDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 264for more information.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction
lever to change the headlamps from low to high
beam. Pull the lever back and then release it
to change from high to low beam.
If you turn the vehicle off with the high beams on,
the next time you start your vehicle the low
beams will be on.
To re-activate high beams, pull lever toward you
and then push it forward again.
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, and
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, and
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 warning if you approach a
vehicle too rapidly. FCA also provides a visual
warning with no audible warning if you are
following another vehicle much too closely. 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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