2007 CADILLAC STS V instrument panel

IntelliBeam™ Intelligent High-Beam
Headlamp Control System
If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read
this entire section before using it.
IntelliBeam™ is an enhancement to the vehicle’s
headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor
located on the back of the rearview mirror,
this system turns the high-beam headlamps on
and off according to surrounding traffic conditions.
The IntelliBeam™ system turns the high-beam
headlamps on when it is dark enough, there is no
other traffic present, and the IntelliBeam™
system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam™
AUTO3(IntelliBeam™ On/Off):Press
and release the IntelliBeam™ button on the inside
rear view mirror. The IntelliBeam™ indicator on
the mirror turns on. Once the system has
been turned on, it remains on each time the
vehicle is started. Additionally, the IntelliBeam™
system must be enabled.
To enable the IntelliBeam™ System, turn the
exterior lamp control to AUTO, with the turn
signal/multifunction lever in its neutral position.The High-Beam On Light appears on the
instrument panel cluster when the high-beams are
on. SeeHighbeam On Light on page 257. Your
vehicle has variable intensity high-beams.
The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel
cluster comes on as soon as the high-beams
start to come on, and remains on until the
high-beams have completely turned off. All
vehicles that have IntelliBeam™, however, quickly
turn off the high-beams if the system detects
the sudden presence of vehicle lights ahead.
Driving with IntelliBeam™
IntelliBeam™ only activates the high-beams when
driving over 20 mph (32 km/h).
The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the
control of IntelliBeam™, until any of the following
situations occur:
The system detects an approaching vehicle’s
headlamps.
The system detects a preceding vehicle’s
taillamps.
The outside light is bright enough that
high-beam headlamps are not required.
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Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp
control is left on in either the headlamp or parking
lamp position and the driver’s door is opened
with the ignition off. SeeLights On Reminder on
page 256for additional information.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps
come on when the following conditions are met:
It is still daylight and the ignition is on,
the automatic lights are enabled, and
the transmission is not in PARK (P).
When DRL are on, only your front turn signal
lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps will be
on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument
panel will not be lit.When the automatic lights are enabled and it is dark
enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the
low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it is bright
enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will go
off, and the DRL will turn back on. If you start your
vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp
system will come on immediately. Once you leave
the garage, it will take about one minute for the
automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it
is light outside. During that delay, your instrument
panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make
sure your instrument panel brightness lever is in the
full bright position. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 220.
To operate your vehicle with the DRL off, turn the
exterior lamp control off and then do one of the
following:
Turn the exterior lamp control to the parking
lamp position.
Turn the exterior lamp control to the headlamp
position.
Turn the exterior lamp control from AUTO to
off and back to AUTO.
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An AUTOMATIC LIGHTS OFF message will
appear on the DIC, showing that automatic lighting
has been disabled.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
Light Sensor
The light sensor for the DRL is located on top of
the instrument panel. If you cover the sensor, it will
read dark, and the exterior lamps may come on
when you do not need them.
Fog Lamps
Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or
misty conditions.
The fog lamp controls are located on the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
-(Fog Lamps):The band with this symbol is
used to turn the fog lamps on and off.
The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps
to work.
To turn the fog lamps on, turn the fog lamp band
on the lever up to the dot and release it. The
band will return to its original position.
To turn the fog lamps off, turn the fog lamp band
up to the dot and release it. The band will
return to its original position, and the fog lamps
will turn off. If the high-beam headlamps are turned
on, the fog lamps will also turn off. They will turn
back on again when you switch back to low-beam
headlamps.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
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Twilight Sentinel®
Twilight Sentinel®can turn your lamps on and off
for you.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
makes the Twilight Sentinel
®work, so be sure it is
not covered.With Twilight Sentinel
®the following will happen:
When it is dark enough outside, the front
turn signal lamps (DRL) will go off, and
the headlamps and parking lamps will come
on. The other lamps that come on with
headlamps will also come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will go off, and the front turn signal
lamps (DRL) will come on, as long as the
exterior lamp switch is in the off position.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system will come on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will
take about one minute for the automatic headlamp
system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
During that delay, the instrument panel cluster
might not be as bright as usual. Make sure
the instrument panel brightness control is in full
bright position. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 220for more information.
You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even
when it is dark outside. First set the parking
brake while the ignition is in OFF/ACCESSORY.
Then start the vehicle. The lamps will stay off until
the parking brake is released.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the
brightness of the
instrument panel lights.
Press in the center knob on the DIC control panel
until the knob pops out. Then turn the knob
clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise
to dim them. If you turn the knob completely
clockwise, the interior lamps will turn on.
Entry Lighting
The entry lighting system turns on the reading and
dome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior
lamp control when a door is opened or if you
press the remote keyless entry transmitter
unlock button. If activated by the transmitter, the
lighting will remain active for about 25 seconds.
The entry lighting system uses the light sensor; it
must be dark outside in order for the lamps to
turn on. The lamps turn off about 25 seconds after
the last door is closed. They will dim to off if the
ignition is on, or immediately deactivate if the
power locks are activated.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits dimming of the instrument
panel displays and backlighting during daylight
hours when the key is in the ignition and the
headlamps are on. This feature operates with the
light sensor and is fully automatic. When the
light sensor reads darkness outside and the
parking lamps are active, the instrument panel
displays can be adjusted by turning the instrument
panel brightness knob. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 220for additional information.
Base Level Shown,
Uplevel Similar
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high
in your eld of view, it may take you more
time to see things you need to see when it
is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD
image dim and placed low in your eld
of view.
If equipped, the Head-Up Display (HUD) allows
you to see some of the driver information that
appears on your instrument panel cluster on the
windshield.
The information may be displayed in English or
metric units and appears as an image focused out
toward the front of your vehicle. To change
from English to metric units, seeDIC Controls and
Displays on page 258.
The HUD consists of the following information:
Speedometer
Turn Signal Indicators
High-Beam Indicator Symbol
Driver Shift Control Transmission Feature,
seeAutomatic Transmission Operation on
page 116
Check Gages Icon
Adaptive Cruise Control Features and
Indicators (If Equipped), seeAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 197
Forward Collision Alert Features and
Indicators (If Equipped), seeForward Collision
Alert (FCA) System on page 184
Radio Features
United States version shown, Canada similar
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Be sure to continue scanning your displays,
controls and driving environment just as you would
in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your
instrument panel cluster, you may not see
something important, such as a warning light.
Under important warning conditions, the CHECK
GAGES message will display in the HUD. View
your Driver Information Center (DIC) for more
information.
The HUD controls are
located to the left of the
steering wheel on the
DIC control panel.
~(Head-Up Display):Press this button to
change the position of the HUD on the windshield.
Press the top part of the button to move the
HUD image up. Press the bottom part of the button
to move the HUD image down.You can also adjust the brightness of the HUD
image. Press the knob on the center of the
DIC control panel in until it pops out and then pull
the knob until is completely extended. Turn the
knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or
decrease the brightness. If you turn the knob all
the way to the left, the HUD image will turn off.
To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly,
do the following:
1. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving
position. If you change your seat position later,
you may have to re-adjust your HUD.
2. Start your engine and press the top or bottom
of the HUD button to center the HUD image in
your view.
The HUD image can only be adjusted up and
down, not side-to-side.
3. Turn the knob on the DIC control panel to
adjust the brightness of the HUD image.
The brightness of the HUD image is determined
by the light conditions in the direction your vehicle
is facing and where you have the HUD set.
If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded
area, your HUD may anticipate that you are
entering a dark area and may begin to dim.
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Manual Operation
yNz(Mode):Pressing the mode switch and
changing the mode cancels automatic operation
and allows the operator to manually select the air
delivery location. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation.
The outboard air outlets always receive airow
regardless of the mode selected. SeeOutlet
Adjustment on page 237to change this airow
from the outboard outlets.
To change the current mode, select one of the
following:
Y(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level):This mode directs about half of the
air to the instrument panel outlets, and then
directs most of the remaining air to the oor
outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the
oor outlets.
[(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed to the
outboard outlets, and a little air directed to
the windshield and side windows.The mode switch can also be used to select the
defog mode. Information on defogging and
defrosting can be found later in this section.
yAz(Fan):Press this switch to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch
cancels automatic operation and allows the
operator to manually select the amount of airow.
Press AUTO to return to automatic operation.
If the airow seems low when the fan speed is at
the highest setting, the passenger compartment
air lter may need to be replaced. For more
information, seePassenger Compartment Air Filter
on page 239andScheduled Maintenance on
page 505.
h(Recirculation):Press this button to control
the air source for the climate control system. If
in AUTO mode, press this button once to
select recirculation. This mode keeps outside air
from coming in the vehicle and recirculates the air
in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside
air and odors from entering the vehicle or to
help cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly.
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