2009 CADILLAC CTS steering wheel adjustment

On vehicles with the Keyless Access System, automatic
adjustment occurs when the driver door is opened.
See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72for more information.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any
time, press one of the power seat controls, memory
buttons, power tilt wheel control, or power mirror
buttons.
If something has blocked the driver seat or the steering
column while recalling a memory position, the recall
may stop. Remove the obstruction, then press the
appropriate control for the area that is not recalling for
two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by
pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory
position is still not recalling, see your dealer/retailer
for service.Easy Exit Recall
S
:With the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic
transmission or the parking brake applied for a manual
transmission, press the exit button to recall the exit
position.
If the easy exit seat feature is on in the DIC, automatic
seat and power telescopic steering column movement
occurs when the key is removed from the ignition.
On vehicles with the Keyless Access System, automatic
adjustment occurs when the ignition is turned to OFF
and the driver door is opened.
A single beep sounds. The driver seat moves back, and
if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic
steering feature, it moves up and forward.
See “EASY EXIT RECALL” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72for more information.
For more programming information, seeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72.
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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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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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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Get to know the rig before setting out for the open
road. Get acquainted with the feel of handling and
braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now
longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This checks the electrical
connection at the same time.
During the trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations that require heavy
braking and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer.
Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much
farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to
the lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with
the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged.
Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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