2008 CADILLAC DTS seat adjustment

Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder
except for the center front passenger position
(if equipped), which has a lap belt. SeeLap Belt on
page 1-29for more information.
Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can
sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.
The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt
across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
If you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger
belt out all the way, you may engage the child
restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the
belt go back all the way and start again.
Engaging the child restraint locking feature may
affect the passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System on page 1-63.3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
If you nd that the latch plate will not go fully into the
buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If
the belt is not long enough, seeSafety Belt Extender
on page 1-30.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if necessary.
4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster,
move it to the height that is right for you. Improper
shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the
effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See
“Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this
section.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
<(Rear Defogger):Press the center of the right
control to turn the rear window defogger on or off.
Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window
as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the button is pressed
if your vehicle is moving at slower vehicle speeds.
At higher vehicle speeds, the rear defogger may stay
on continuously. Each additional press will run the
defogger for approximately 10 minutes.
The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to help
clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when
the rear window defogger is on.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp object
to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.
These actions may damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
For the front outlets, use the thumbwheel located below
each outlet to change the direction of the airow. Use the
thumbwheel located next to the outlets to shut the airow
or to open the outlets and re-direct the air.
For the rear outlets, slide the lever left or right and up
or down to change the direction of the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of your
vehicle more effectively.
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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.
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Automatic Operation
«A ª(Fan):Press this button until AUTO appears
on the display to place the system in automatic
mode. When automatic operation is active, the system
automatically controls the fan speed. If in auto fan
mode, pressing the up arrow button will cancel
automatic operation and places the system in manual
mode. If in auto mode, pressing the down arrow will
turn the rear climate control system off.
«Nª(Mode):Press the this button until AUTO
appears on the display to place the system in automatic
mode. When automatic operation is active, the system
automatically controls the air delivery mode.
Manual Operation
«A ª(Fan):Press these up or down arrow buttons
to increase or decrease the fan speed.
«bª(Temperature):Press these up or down arrow
buttons to increase or decrease the temperature for
the rear seat passengers. Once the rear setting
temperature is altered from following the front setting
temperature, it will no longer follow changes to the
front setting temperature until the front climate control
AUX button resets it.
«Nª(Mode):Press these buttons to change the air
delivery mode. If in AUTO air delivery mode, pressing
the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and
place the system in manual mode.
Y(Vent):This mode directs air to the upper outlets.
%(Bi-Level):This mode splits the air between
the upper outlets and the oor outlets.
[(Floor):This mode directs the air to the oor
outlets.
For more information on how to use the front climate
control system, seeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-42.
For more information on the air outlets, seeOutlet
Adjustment on page 3-48. Be sure to keep the area
under the front seats clear of any objects so that the
air inside of the vehicle can circulate effectively.
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Headlamp Aiming
The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming
system. The aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may
be necessary.
If oncoming vehicles ash their high beams at you, this
may also mean the vertical aim needs to be adjusted.
It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your
dealer/retailer for service if the headlamps need to
be re-aimed. It is possible however, to re-aim the
headlamps as described.
Notice:To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before beginning.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause
damage to headlamp parts.The vehicle should:Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from
a light colored wall.
Have all four tires on a level surface which is level
all the way to the wall.
Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall.
Not have any snow, ice, or mud on it.
Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while
headlamp aiming is being performed.
Be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one
person or 160 lbs (75 kg) sitting on the driver seat.
Have all tires properly inated.
Have the spare tire is in its original location in the
vehicle.
Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s low-beam
headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly
aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly.
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-50
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-96
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-91
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-93
Interior.......................................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-92
Speaker Covers..........................................5-93
Tires..........................................................5-97
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-94
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-95
Wood Panels..............................................5-93
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-51
Dual ..........................................................3-42
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-48
Rear ..........................................................3-49
Clock............................................................3-42
Clock, Setting.................................................3-97Coinholder(s)..................................................2-59
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-13
Compass.................................................1-9, 2-36
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-19
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-60
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-24
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-64
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-63
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cornering Lamps............................................3-37
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-37
Cruise Control................................................3-16
Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert (FAC)
System......................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-68
Cupholders....................................................2-59
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-11
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-16
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