2008 CADILLAC DTS window

If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s
door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by
using the unlock button on the RKE transmitter system, or
by starting the car with a valid key.
Changes or modications made to this system by
other than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use the theft system.
Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power door lock or the RKE
system and close the door. Wait 30 seconds until the
security lamp goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
hazard lights will ash.
You can turn off the alarm by unlocking the driver’s door
with your key, using the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter or by starting the car with a valid key.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-101. If the fuse does not need to be replaced, you
may need to have your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer
The PASS-Key III+ 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 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.
PASS-Key III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in
the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle.
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Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an
easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the
key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime
will sound, when you open the driver’s door. Always
remember to remove your key from the ignition and take
it with you. This will lock your ignition and transmission.
Also, always remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the
ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may not be
able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an
extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off:
Audio System
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Power Windows
Sunroof (if equipped)Power to these accessories will work up to 10 minutes
or until the driver’s door is opened. For an additional
10 minutes of power, close all the doors and turn the key
to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.
Starting the Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position – this
is a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other
things that can burn.
Engine Exhaust
{CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
The exhaust system sounds strange or
different.
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over road
debris.
Repairs were not done correctly.
Your vehicle or the exhaust system has
been modied improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your
vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO.
Have your vehicle xed immediately.
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview
mirror with a compass display. The mirror may also
have OnStar
®controls and/or Intellibeam™. For more
information on OnStar, seeOnStar®System on
page 2-49. For more information on Intellibeam™ see
“Intellibeam Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control
System” underExterior Lamps on page 3-32.
O(On/Off):If the vehicle has this button, press to
turn the automatic dimming feature on or off.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and
the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is
started.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a
soft towel dampened with glass.
Compass
Compass Operation
AUTO3/O(Auto Highbeam or On/Off):The
vehicle may have one of these buttons. Press and
hold AUTO
3for approximately three seconds or
press
Oto turn the compass on or off.
When the ignition is turned ON and this feature is on,
the compass displays in the mirror after a few seconds.
Compass Calibration
If the letter C should ever appear in the compass
display window, the compass may need to be calibrated.
If the correct compass direction does not show on the
display, there may be a strong magnetic eld interfering
with the compass, such as a magnetic antenna
mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic
item. Remove the interference and calibrate the
compass, if calibrating is needed.
The compass can be placed in calibration mode
manually by pressing and holding AUTO
3orO
depending on the vehicle, until a C is shown in the
compass display.
To calibrate, drive the vehicle in a small circle slowly
until the display reads the correct direction.
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Compass Variance
The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone
eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance
needs to be changed to the appropriate zone.
To adjust for compass variance do the following:
1. Find the current location and variance zone number
on the following zone map.
2. Press and hold AUTO
3orOdepending on the
vehicle, until a zone number displays.
3. Once the zone number displays, press AUTO
3or
Omultiple times until the correct zone number
displays. Stop pressing the button and the mirror
returns to normal operation. If C appears in the
compass window, the compass may need
calibration. See Compass Calibration listed
previously.
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Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has this feature, the driver side mirror
adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.
This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on
the automatic dimming rearview mirror.
Park Tilt Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will
also be capable of performing the park tilt mirror feature.
This feature allows the driver and passenger side
mirror to tilt to a factory programmed position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature may be useful
in allowing you to view the curb when you are parallel
parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) and
either a ve-second delay has occurred, or the ignition
is turned to LOCK/OFF, the driver’s and passenger’s
side mirror will return to its original position.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-87.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s
surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver
seat. This mirror does not have a dimming feature.
Outside Heated Mirrors
=(Rear Window Defogger):Press to heat the
outside rearview mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger”
underDual Climate Control System on page 3-42for
more information.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
system, seeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 2-43.
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The front display is located on top of the instrument panel
to the right of the driver. The front display will have either
three or six lights to provide distance and system
information. With Adaptive Cruise control (ACC), it will
have three lights along with the ACC lights. Without ACC,
it will have six lights. High-toned beeps from the front
speakers are for objects detected near the front bumper.
The rear display is located near the rear window and
can be seen by looking over your right shoulder.
The rear display uses three color-coded lights to provide
distance and system information. Low-toned beeps
from the rear speakers are for the rear bumper.
How the System Works
UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift
lever is moved out of PARK (P). The system does
not work at a forward or reverse speed greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).
To be detected, objects must be at least 10 inches
(25.4 cm) off the ground and below hood or trunk level.
Objects must also be within 4 feet (1.2 m) in front of
your vehicle and 8 feet (2.5 m) from your rear bumper.
This distance may be less during warmer or humid
weather.
When backing, if objects are detected at the same time
near both the front and rear bumpers, both color-coded
light displays will notify you of objects close to each
bumper. If there are objects detected near both bumpers,
the beeps will only be sounded to notify that objects are
close to the rear bumper. However, if while you are
backing and an object comes within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the
front bumper, and at the same time there is another
object further than 1 ft (0.3 m) from the rear bumper, then
the beeps will only be sounded to notify you of the closer
object that is near the front bumper.
The system can be disabled using the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See “Parking Assist” underDIC Operation
and Displays on page 3-70for more information. Front Parking Assist
Display
Rear Parking Assist
Display
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Cleaning the IntelliBeam™ Light Sensor
The light sensor is located
on the inside of the vehicle
in front of the inside
rearview mirror.
Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using glass
cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor
window. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
surface of the sensor window.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers are turned on and have
completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes.
When the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, the
wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off.
The wiper-activated headlamps also turn off if the
windshield wipers are turned off.
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.
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 makes the turn signal lamps come on
when the following conditions are met:
It is still daylight and the ignition is on.
The exterior lamp control is in the off position.
The transmission is not in PARK (P)
(United States only).
The light sensor is covered or not detecting light.
See “Sensors” underDual Climate Control System
on page 3-42.
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