2009 CADILLAC DTS brake light

Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc
brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.
Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking
brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn
or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 5-46 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on
page 5-91 for more information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking the
Restraint Systems on page 1-70.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
compartment, glove box door, and console door.
More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)If driving regularly under dusty conditions, the filter
may require replacement more often.
(h)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Professional vehicle uses, such as limousine
service.
Uses such as high performance operation.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power............................................2-26
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-38
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle...............................1-69
Additional Required Services,
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-94
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment....................3-48
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-54
Airbag System................................................1-55
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................1-69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-62
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-68
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-62
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-60
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-57
Airbags
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-55Analog Clock..................................................3-39
Antenna
Backglass.................................................3-129
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System.........................................3-129
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Warning Light.............................................3-57
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-92
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-89
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-93
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-90
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-87
Finish Care.................................................5-90
Finish Damage
............................................5-93
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-88
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-86
Leather......................................................5-88
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-93
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
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-39
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Audio System.................................................3-95
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-127
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................3-116
Setting the Clock.........................................3-96
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-129
Audio System(s).............................................3-99
Audio Systems
Radio Reception........................................3-128
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-127
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-29
B
Backglass Antenna........................................3-129
Battery..........................................................5-36
Electric Power Management..........................3-36
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-34
Inadvertent Power Saver..............................3-37
Load Management.......................................3-36
Run-Down Protection...................................3-37
Belt Routing, Engine.......................................6-14
Bluetooth
®....................................................3-116
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brake Fluid....................................................5-33Brakes..........................................................5-33
Antilock....................................................... 4-4
Parking......................................................2-32
System Warning Light..................................3-56
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bulb Replacement
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-34
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-43
Headlamps.................................................5-46
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-46
Buying New Tires...........................................5-68
C
Calibration.............................................1-11, 2-38
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 5-4
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-103
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................2-36
Trunk.........................................................2-13
Winter Driving.............................................4-16
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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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Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-19
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual...............................3-116
Net
Convenience...............................................2-63
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-24
O
Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 2-45
Odometer......................................................3-52
Off-Road
Recovery....................................................4-10
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Engine Oil Life System.................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-64
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-19
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-51
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-55
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-46
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-38Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-40
Convex Mirror.............................................2-41
Heated Mirrors............................................2-41
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-40
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode....5-30
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-93
Parade Dimming.............................................3-35
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Shifting Out of............................................2-34
Park Aid........................................................2-42
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-41
Parking
Assist........................................................2-42
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Parking Brake................................................2-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-55
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-48
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-64
Passing.........................................................4-10
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-22
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