2009 CADILLAC CTS instrument panel

Instrument Panel Storage
Your vehicle has a storage area located below the
climate control systems. To access, push on the lid.
Center Console Storage
Your vehicle has a center console with an upper and
lower storage area. To access the upper storage area,
lift the driver side lever on the front of the console and
lift the cover. To access the lower storage area, lift the
passenger side lever on the center console. There is an
additional storage area behind the center console.
To access, push the cover.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of
the vehicle. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be
positioned into an envelope style to hold smaller items.
The net is not for heavier loads. Store items as far
forward as you can.
Sunroof
If the vehicle has a power sunroof it will only operate
when the ignition is turned on, or in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-33.
The sunroof switches are located on the overhead
console.
The driver side switch
operates the sunshade.
Press and hold the rear of the switch to open the
sunshade. Press and hold the front of the switch to
close the sunshade.
Express-Open:To open the sunshade, fully press and
release the rear of the driver side switch. The sunshade
will automatically open. To stop the sunshade partway,
press the switch a second time.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel...................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ Wipers......................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-12
Headlamp Washer........................................3-13
Cruise Control..............................................3-14
Headlamps..................................................3-17
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-17
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-17
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-18
Adaptive Forward Lighting System...................3-19
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-19
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-20
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-20
Entry Lighting...............................................3-20
Parade Dimming...........................................3-20
Reading Lamps............................................3-21
Electric Power Management...........................3-21Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-22
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-22
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-23
Analog Clock...............................................3-23
Climate Controls............................................3-24
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-24
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-29
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-29
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-30
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-31
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-33
Trip Odometers............................................3-33
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-34
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-35
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-37
Charging System Light..................................3-38
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-38
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-39
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-40
StabiliTrak
®/Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-41
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-41
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-42
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-42
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-43
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-46
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-47
Security Light...............................................3-48
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-48
Lights On Reminder......................................3-48
Cruise Control Light......................................3-48
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-49
Fuel Gage...................................................3-49
Boost Gage.................................................3-50
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-50
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-51
DIC Compass..............................................3-56DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-58
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-72
Audio System(s).............................................3-85
Radio(s)......................................................3-86
Using an MP3............................................3-108
XM Radio Messages...................................3-112
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-113
Bluetooth
®.................................................3-113
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-126
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-126
Radio Reception.........................................3-127
Backglass Antenna......................................3-128
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-128
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29.
B.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50.
C.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-20.
D.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
E.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-31.
F.Windshield Wipers on page 3-9.
G. Navigation Button (If Equipped). See Navigation
System Manual.
H.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6.
Magnetic Ride Control™ on page 4-8
(CTS-V Model Only).
I.Analog Clock on page 3-23.
J.Passenger Sensing System on page 1-67.
K.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
L. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped).
See Navigation System Manual.
M.Audio System(s) on page 3-85(Base Audio System)
orNavigation/Radio System on page 3-113
(If Equipped).
N.Parking Brake on page 2-42.O.Hood Release on page 5-12.
P.Cruise Control on page 3-14. Traction Control
System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6.
Q. Tap Shift Controls (CTS-V Model Only). See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-36.
R.Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 3-6or
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
on page 3-7.
S.Horn on page 3-6.
T.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-126.
U.Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-7.
V.Dual Climate Control System on page 3-24.
W.Electric Parking Brake on page 2-44.
X. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-36orManual Transmission Operation
on page 2-40.
Y.Instrument Panel Storage on page 2-65.Accessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 3-22.
Z.Glove Box on page 2-64.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
|(Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button
located on the instrument panel, to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble.
Press
|again to turn the ashers off.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets the steering wheel
be adjusted.
The tilt and telescope lever
is located on the left side
of the steering column.
To tilt and telescope the steering wheel, pull the lever
down. Then move the steering wheel up or down
or backward or forward into a comfortable position.
Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash
to signal a lane change. Hold it briey until the lane
change is complete. The arrow will automatically ash
three times
The lever returns to its starting position when it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow ashes
rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-115.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km),
a warning chime will sound and the TURN SIGNAL ON
message will appear on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” underDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-58for more information.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction lever
to change the headlamps from low to high beam.
Pull the lever back and then release it to change from
high to low beam.
If the vehicle is turned off while the high beams are on,
they will come on the next time the vehicle is started.
The highbeam light on the
instrument panel cluster,
comes on while the
high-beam headlamps
are on.
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Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or
if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster
comes on after the cruise control has been set to
the desired speed.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you are
not using cruise, you might hit a button and go
into cruise when you do not want to. You could be
startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
1. Press the
Ibutton.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET−button located on the steering
wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed
and then the brake is applied. This shuts off the cruise
control. But it does not need to be reset.
Once the vehicle is driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more, press the +RES button on the steering
wheel. The vehicle goes back to the previously set
speed and stays there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the +RES button on the steering
wheel until the desired speed is reached, then
release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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