2009 CADILLAC DTS child lock

Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is
dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.The power window
switches are located on
the driver door.
In addition, each door has a switch for its own window.
The front power window switch operates with
two positions for both up and down movement and the
rear power window switch operates with one position
for up and two positions for down movement. Press the
switch to the rst position to lower the window to the
desired level. Pull the switch up to raise the window.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
that allows you to use the power windows once
the ignition has been turned off. For more information,
seeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26.
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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and nd
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of you. These
problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop
in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time
because there is no room. That is the time for evasive
action — steering around the problem.
The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply the brakes. SeeBraking on page 4-4.
It is better to remove as much speed as possible
from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the
left or right depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the
recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, it can be turned
a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else, they will go
as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or
turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep
going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as you
can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some
of them are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Automatic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level
as the load changes. It is automatic, you do
not need to adjust anything.
This type of level control is fully automatic and will
provide a better leveled riding position as well
as better handling under a variety of passenger
and loading conditions. An air compressor
connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower
the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle
height. The system is activated when the
ignition key is turned to ON/RUN and will
automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter.
The system may exhaust (lower vehicle height)
for up to ten minutes after the ignition key
has been turned to LOCK/OFF. You may hear the
air compressor operating when the height is
being adjusted.
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Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-89
CD, MP3 .....................................................3-110
Center Console Storage...................................2-62
Center Flex Storage Unit.................................2-63
Center Seat...................................................1-10
Central Door Unlock System.............................2-11
Chains, Tire...................................................5-73
Charging System Light....................................3-56
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-61
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-93
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................1-36
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-33
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-52
Systems.....................................................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-42
Circuit Breakers..............................................5-95Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-92
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-90
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-87
Finish Care.................................................5-90
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-88
Interior.......................................................5-86
Leather......................................................5-88
Speaker Covers..........................................5-89
Tires..........................................................5-93
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-90
Weatherstrips
..............................................5-89
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-91
Wood Panels..............................................5-89
Climate Control System
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-46
Climate Control Systems
Dual ..........................................................3-40
Rear ..........................................................3-46
Clock............................................................3-39
Clock, Setting.................................................3-96
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compass...............................................1-11, 2-38
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-21
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K
Keyless Entry, Remote Operation........................ 2-5
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-49
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-61
Lamps
Cornering...................................................3-34
Courtesy....................................................3-35
Daytime Running (DRL)................................3-33
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-34
Footwell.....................................................3-36
Reading.....................................................3-35
Lane Departure Warning..................................2-49
Lane Departure Warning Light..........................3-59
Lap Belt ........................................................1-31
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-26
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-43
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-35
Parade Dimming..........................................3-35Lights
Airbag Readiness........................................3-54
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-57
Brake System Warning.................................3-56
Charging System.........................................3-56
Cruise Control.............................................3-66
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-59
Exterior Lamps............................................3-29
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-13
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-65
Highbeam On.............................................3-66
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
Lane Departure Warning...............................3-59
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-65
Oil Pressure...............................................3-64
On Reminder..............................................3-33
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-55
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-53
Security.....................................................3-65
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-58
Tire Pressure..............................................3-60
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-58
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-19
Lockout Switch, Valet......................................2-20
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Locks
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-11
Door ..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door ................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-10
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-43
Lumbar
Massaging Controls....................................... 1-4
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
Lumbar Controls, Rear Power...........................1-11
M
Magnetic Ride Control....................................... 4-8
Maintenance
Footnotes..................................................... 6-7
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-5
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-61
Massaging Lumbar Controls............................... 1-4
Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering Wheel Controls.... 1-6
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-73
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature............................................1-11
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-40
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-41
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-41
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-40
Park Tilt.....................................................2-41
MP3 ............................................................3-110
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Seats
Center Seat................................................1-10
Head Restraints............................................ 1-2
Heated and Cooled Seats.............................. 1-5
Heated Seats - Rear....................................1-10
Massaging Lumbar........................................ 1-4
Memory, Mirrors............................................ 1-6
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Lumbar, Rear ....................................1-11
Power Reclining Seatbacks............................. 1-8
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-51
Rear Seat Position......................................1-49
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-52
Security Light.................................................3-65
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-61
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Scheduling Appointments..............................7-10
Service Parts Identication Label.......................5-94
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-68Setting the Clock............................................3-96
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-93
Shifting
Out of Park................................................2-34
Shifting Into Park............................................2-33
Side Blind Zone Alert......................................2-45
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire.....................................................5-85
Installing....................................................5-77
Removing...................................................5-76
Storing.......................................................5-83
Specications and Capacities..........................5-103
Speedometer..................................................3-52
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light...............................3-58
StabiliTrak®System.......................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-26
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Steering Wheel
Heated........................................................ 3-7
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-127
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory....................... 1-6
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
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