2008 CADILLAC DTS center console

Object Detection Systems...............................2-40
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA).........................................2-40
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA).........................2-43
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)......................2-46
OnStar
®System.............................................2-49
Universal Home Remote System......................2-52
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With Three Round LED)............................2-52Storage Areas................................................2-59
Glove Box...................................................2-59
Cupholders..................................................2-59
Coinholder(s)................................................2-59
Front Storage Area.......................................2-59
Center Console Storage.................................2-59
Center Flex Storage Unit...............................2-60
Floor Mats...................................................2-60
Rear Seat Armrest........................................2-60
Convenience Net..........................................2-60
Sunroof.........................................................2-61
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-2

Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock and
unlock.
Cupholders
There are cupholders located in the full oor console, or
in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders
are also located in the rear armrest. To access the
full oor console cupholder slide the cover back.
To access the center seat console cupholder, fold
open the front of the console.
Coinholder(s)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a coinholder.
Front Storage Area
Your vehicle has a removable front storage bin. To
open, push down then release to reveal the front bin and
accessory outlet. To remove, push up and forward to
loosen, then pull the bin out. If your vehicle has a center
ex storage unit, pull the handle rearward to open the
front bin and accessory power outlet. To remove,
pull the bin out.
Center Console Storage
If your vehicle has a full oor console it has two storage
areas. To access the upper tray storage, lift the left
lever located in the front of the armrest lid. To access
the lower storage area, lift the right lever. If your vehicle
has a center seat console it will have two storage
areas. To access the upper storage area, press the
button located on the front of the armrest and lift
the armrest lid. To access the lower storage area,
pull the strap located behind the cup holder.
2-59

Center Flex Storage Unit
Your vehicle may have a center ex storage unit that
includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an
underseat storage compartment. The center seatback
can also be used as a fold down armrest. Cupholders
are also located at the front edge of the storage unit and
can be accessed by folding the compartment forward.
When not being used, the center seat lap belt can
be stored in the underseat storage compartment.
Floor Mats
The oor mat is designed to remain in position under
your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The
driver side oor mat is held in place by two locator
hooks.
Make sure that the driver side oor mat is properly
placed on the oor so that it does not block the
movement of the accelerator pedal.To remove the oor mat, pull up on the rear of the mat
to disconnect it from the locator hooks.
To reinstall the oor mat, line up the openings in the
oor mat over the locator hooks and push it down into
place.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat center
console and armrest. To open the console, push
the button and lift the lid. Inside the console are two
cupholders that can be pulled out when in use.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of
the vehicle. Store small loads as far forward as possible.
The net should not be used to store heavy loads.
2-60

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-48.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-70.
C. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-32.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-54.
E. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-118.
G. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist and
Adaptive Cruise Control Display (If Equipped). See
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
on page 2-40andAdaptive Cruise Control on
page 3-19.
H. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-42.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-96.
K. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-37.
M. Lane Departure Warning. SeeLane Departure
Warning (LDW) on page 2-46.N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
O. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-12.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-30.
Q. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 3-7.
R. Cruise Control or Adaptive Cruise Control. See
Cruise Control on page 3-16orAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 3-19.
S. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6. Power Tilt
and Telescopic Steering Wheel (If Equipped).
SeePower Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column on page 3-7.
T. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-42.
U. Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift
Vehicles). SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-5.
V. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-27.
W. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-40.
X. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-59. Valet
Lockout Switch. SeeValet Lockout Switch on
page 2-18.
3-5

Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery
against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp,
glove box lamp, or the garage door opener. When the
ignition is turned off, the power to these features will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes. Power will
be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door or
trunk is opened, or the courtesy lamp switch is
turned on.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery
from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps,
reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are
accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on,
they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if
the ignition is off. The lamps will not come back on
again until one of the following occurs:
The ignition is turned on.
The exterior lamps control is turned off, then
on again.
The headlamps will timeout after 10 minutes, if they are
manually turned on before the ignition is off.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone,
CB radio, etc.
If your vehicle has a center console, the power outlet is
located inside the lower storage area. There are
outlets also on the right front lower part of the driver’s
seat and under the climate control system next to
the ashtray. SeeCenter Console Storage on page 2-59.
There are two accessory power outlets in the rear
seat area located on the door armrests next to the
ashtrays.
There may be a small cap that must be removed to
access the accessory power outlet. When not using the
outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap.
The accessory power outlet can be used at any time.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for
an extended period of time while the vehicle is off
will drain the battery. Power is always supplied
to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment
when not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating.
3-40

Rear Climate Control System
If your vehicle has a rear climate control system,
the rear seat passengers can adjust the direction
of the airow, fan speed and temperature for the
rear seating area. This system also works with
the main climate control system in the vehicle.The control panel for this system is located on the back
of the center console.
Press the AUX button located on the front climate
control panel to turn the rear climate control system on
or off. When turned on the rear system operates in
automatic mode and the temperature settings selected
for the front climate control panel will also be selected
for the rear passengers.
To adjust the rear climate control system, the rear
passenger can select a different temperature, mode
or fan speed.
Whenever the rear passengers have adjusted settings
on the rear climate control system, the AUX light is
lit on the front climate control system.
When the front climate control system is turned off
or in defrost mode, the rear climate control system is
turned off. The rear system will turn back on once
another front mode is selected.
For more information on how to use the climate
control system, seeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-42. For more information on the air outlets,
seeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-48.
3-49

The traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel
spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction control system off if you ever need to.
You can turn the system on or off at any time by
pressing the traction control system button located on
the console or on the end of the column shifter. The DIC
will display TRACTION CONTROL OFF when you
press the button, and part of the traction control system
is disabled. Your vehicle will still have brake-traction
control, but will not be able to use the engine speed
management system. You may still hear system noises
as a result of the brake-traction control coming on. If
the controller detects excessive wheel spin in this mode,
the traction control system and StabiliTrak
®indicator
light may blink.
It is recommended to leave the system on for normal
driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn
the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice
or snow, and you may want to “rock” your vehicle in
an attempt to free it. SeeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck
in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-19for more
information.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect
your vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modifications on page 5-3for more information.
Magnetic Ride Control
Your vehicle may have a feature called Magnetic Ride
Control that automatically adjusts the ride of your
vehicle. Automatic ride control is achieved through a
computer used to control and monitor the suspension
system. The controller receives input from various
sensors to determine the proper system response. If the
controller detects a problem within the system, the
DIC will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS
message. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-75for more information. If this message appears,
have your vehicle serviced at your dealer/retailer.
Electronically Controlled Air Ride
Suspension
If you have a Professional Vehicle, you may have a
feature called Electronically Controlled Air Suspension.
Air ride control is achieved through a computer used
to control and monitor the system. The controller
receives input from two height sensors to determine the
proper system response. If the controller detects a
problem with the system, the Driver Information Center
(DIC) will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS
message. If this message appears, have your vehicle
serviced at your dealer/retailer.
4-6

Audio System (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-118
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-120
Audio System(s)............................................3-100
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-27
B
Backglass Antenna........................................3-120
Battery..........................................................5-40
Electric Power Management..........................3-39
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-37
Inadvertent Power Saver..............................3-40
Load Management.......................................3-38
Run-Down Protection...................................3-40
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Panic Assist................................................. 4-7
System Warning Light..................................3-60
Braking........................................................... 4-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-22
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-47
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-71
C
Calibration...............................................1-9, 2-36
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-109
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-12, 2-34, 4-16
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-93
CD, MP3 .....................................................3-111
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-59
Center Flex Storage Unit.................................2-60
Center Seat..................................................... 1-8
Chains, Tire...................................................5-77
Charging System Light....................................3-60
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-65
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-98
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-38
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-41
Older Children.............................................1-31
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-47
2