2008 CADILLAC DTS lights

Moving Forward
When the vehicle is started, the front display will briey
illuminate to let you know the system is working.
The following describes what will occur with the front
display as you get closer to a object detected in the front
of your vehicle:
Description English Metric
amber/amber lights
ACC — one amber light4 ft 1.2 m
four amber lights
ACC — two amber lights40 in 1.0 m
four amber/ two red lights
ACC — two amber
lights/one red light23 in 0.6 m
four amber/ two red lights
and beep for
three seconds
ACC — two amber
lights/one red light and
beep for three seconds1 ft 0.3 m
Backing
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is
moved into REVERSE (R). The rear display will then
briey illuminate to let you know the system is working.
The following describes what will occur with the rear
display as you get closer to an object detected in
the rear of your vehicle:
Description English Metric
amber light 8 ft 2.5 m
amber/amber lights 40 in 1.0 m
amber/amber/red lights 23 in 0.6 m
amber/amber/red lights
ashing and beep for
three seconds1 ft 0.3 m
The system can be disabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See “Parking Assist” under
DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-70for more
information.
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Universal Home Remote
System
The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to
replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF)
transmitters used to activate devices such as garage
door openers, security systems, and home lighting.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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.
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)
This vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote
System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode
(LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote
buttons, follow the instructions below.
This system provides a way to replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to activate devices
such as garage door openers, security systems,
and home automation devices.
Do not use this system with any garage door opener
that does not have the stop and reverse feature.
This includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to
program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved,
it may be helpful to have another person assist with
programming the transmitter.
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2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left
to right as follows:
When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.”
When a switch is in the down position, write
“Right.”
If a switch is set between the up and down
position, write “Middle.”
The switch settings written down in Step 2 now
become the button strokes to be entered into the
Universal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure to
enter the switch settings written down in Step 2, in
order from left to right, into the Universal Home
Remote, when completing Step 4.
3. From inside your vehicle, rst rmly press all three
buttons at the same time for about three seconds.
Release the buttons to put the Universal Home
Remote into programming mode.4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each
switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’s
Universal Home Remote. You will have two and
one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now
press one button on the Universal Home Remote
for each switch setting as follows:
If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the
vehicle.
If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in the
vehicle.
If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in
the vehicle.
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5. After entering all of the switch positions, again,
rmly press and release all three buttons at the
same time. The indicator lights will turn on.
6. Press and hold the button that will be used to
control the garage door until the garage door
moves. The indicator light above the selected button
should slowly blink. This button may need to be
held for up to 55 seconds.
7. Immediately release the button when the garage
door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly
until programming is complete.
8. Press and release the same button again. The
garage door should move, conrming that
programming is successful and complete.
To program another Fixed Code device such as an
additional garage door opener, a security device,
or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosing
a different button in Step 6 than what was used for
the garage door opener.
Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of
a second. The indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted.
Reprogramming Universal Home
Remote Buttons
Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by
repeating the instructions.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
The programmed buttons should be erased when the
vehicle is sold or the lease ends.
To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the
Universal Home Remote device:
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the
same time for approximately 20 seconds, until
the indicator lights, located directly above the
buttons, begin to blink rapidly.
2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both
buttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased.
For help or information on the Universal Home Remote
System, call the customer assistance phone number
underCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-6.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-7
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-9
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System..............3-10
Flash-to-Pass...............................................3-13
Windshield Wipers........................................3-13
Rainsense™ II Wipers...................................3-14
Windshield Washer.......................................3-15
Cruise Control..............................................3-16
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................3-19
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-32
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-35
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-35
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-35
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-36
Cornering Lamps..........................................3-37
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-37
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-37
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-37Entry Lighting...............................................3-37
Parade Dimming...........................................3-38
Reading Lamps............................................3-38
Footwell Lamps............................................3-38
Battery Load Management.............................3-38
Electric Power Management...........................3-39
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.....................3-40
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-40
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-40
Ashtray(s)....................................................3-41
Analog Clock...............................................3-42
Climate Controls............................................3-42
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-42
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-48
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-49
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-51
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-53
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-54
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-55
Tachometer.................................................3-55
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-56
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-57
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-58
Charging System Light..................................3-60
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-60
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-61
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-62
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light.............................3-62
Lane Departure Warning Light........................3-63
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-63
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-64
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-64
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-65
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-67
Security Light...............................................3-68
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-68
Lights On Reminder......................................3-68
Cruise Control Light......................................3-68
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-69
Fuel Gage...................................................3-69Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-70
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-70
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-75
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-87
Audio System(s).............................................3-96
Setting the Clock..........................................3-97
Radio(s) (MP3)...........................................3-100
Using an MP3............................................3-111
XM Radio Messages...................................3-117
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-118
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-118
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-118
Radio Reception.........................................3-119
Backglass Antenna......................................3-120
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-120
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Approaching and Following a Vehicle
The Vehicle Ahead symbol
is located on the top of the
instrument panel to the
right of the driver.
The Vehicle Ahead symbol only appears when a vehicle
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. 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 automatically slows your
vehicle down when approaching a slower moving
vehicle. It then adjusts your vehicle speed to follow
the vehicle in front at the selected follow distance.
Your vehicle speed increases or decreases 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.
Braking may feel or sound different than if you were
applying the brakes yourself. This is normal.
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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamps
control is located on
the instrument panel
to the left of the
steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
Headlamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Fog Lamps
The exterior lamps control has four positions:
O(Off):Turns off the exterior lamps except for
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).AUTO (Automatic):Automatically turns on the
headlamps at normal brightness, together with the
following:
Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
IntelliBeam™
;(Parking Lamps):Turns on the parking lamps
together with the following:
Instrument Panel Lights
License Plate Lamps
Taillamps
Side Marker Lamps
The parking brake indicator light comes on and stays on
while the parking lamps are on with the engine off
and the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
2(Headlamps):Turns on the headlamps together
with the previously listed lamps. A warning chime
sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition
switch is off and the headlamps are on.
-(Fog Lamps):Press the exterior lamps control to
turn on the fog lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-36.
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