2008 CADILLAC DTS park assist

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
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Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
Your vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are
closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved
out of PARK (P), all the doors will lock. The doors
will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move
the shift lever into PARK (P).
If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not
in PARK (P), have the person use the manual lock knob
or power door lock switch. When the door is closed
again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual lock
knob or power door lock switch to lock the door.
With the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on, the
door locks can be programmed through prompts
displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). These
prompts allow the driver to choose various lock and
unlock settings. For programming information, seeDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 3-87.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has security locks that prevent passengers
from opening the rear doors from the inside.
The rear door security locks are located on the inside
edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to
access them.
To assist you in nding the lock, your vehicle will have
one of the following:
To use these locks, do the following:
1. Turn the knob to the vertical position to engage
the lock.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
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Object Detection Systems
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA)
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear
Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, it helps you park easier
and helps you avoid colliding with objects such as
parked vehicles. It operates at speeds less than 5 mph
(8 km/h). It can determine how close objects are to
the front bumper, up to 4 feet (1.2 m) in front of your
vehicle and the rear bumper, up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind
your vehicle. The distance sensors are located on the
front and rear bumper.
{CAUTION:
The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist
(UFRPA) system does not replace driver
vision. It cannot detect:
objects that are below the bumper,
underneath the vehicle, or if they are too
close or far from the vehicle
children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
If you do not use proper care before moving
forward and while backing; vehicle damage,
injury, or death could occur. Even with UFRPA,
always check in front of your vehicle before
moving forward and behind your vehicle
before backing up. While moving forward and
backing, be sure to look for objects and check
your vehicle’s mirrors.
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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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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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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.
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Vehicle Information Display Menu Items
T
(Vehicle Information):The following display
menu items can be displayed by pressing the vehicle
information button:
OIL LIFE REMAINING
If the vehicle has this display, it shows the estimated oil
life remaining. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the display, that means that 99% of the current oil
life remains.
When the oil life is depleted, the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message will appear on the display.
You should change the oil as soon as possible. In
addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil
life, additional maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4andEngine Oil on page 5-15.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself
after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be
careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any
time other than when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system, SeeEngine Oil
Life System on page 5-18. The display will show 100%
when the system is reset.
UNITS
This display allows you to select between English or
Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press
the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or
METRIC units.
PARKING ASSIST
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA) system, this display allows the system
to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the
set/reset button to select between ON or OFF. If you
choose ON, the system will be turned on. If you choose
OFF, the system will be turned off. The UFRPA system
automatically turns back on after each vehicle start.
When the UFRPA system is turned off and the vehicle
is shifted out of PARK (P), the DIC will display the
PARKING ASSIST OFF message as a reminder that the
system has been turned off. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-75andUltrasonic Front and Rear
Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 2-40for more
information.
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
system, this display allows the system to be turned
on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset
button to select between ON or OFF. If you
choose ON, the system will be turned on.
If you choose OFF, the system will be turned off.
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NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL
APPLIED
This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) is engaged and you are pressing the
accelerator pedal enough to disable ACC automatic
braking. SeeAdaptive Cruise Control on page 3-19for
more information.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may
occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on
the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle
until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15for more information.
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also appears
on the instrument panel cluster. SeeOil Pressure
Light on page 3-67.
A multiple chime sounds when this message is
displayed. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15for more
information.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can
result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure.
Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as
soon as possible when this message is displayed.
PARKING ASSIST OFF
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear
Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, after the vehicle is
shifted out of PARK (P), this message displays to remind
the driver that the UFRPA system has been turned
off. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display. To turn
the UFRPA system back on, see “PARKING ASSIST”
underDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-70.
SeeUltrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
on page 2-40for more information.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays when the passenger side front
door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door
is closed completely.
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