2010 CADILLAC DTS Owners Manual

Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk releasehandle as a tie-down or anchor point when securingitems in the trunk as it could damage the handle.The emergency trunk release handle is onlyintended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk releasehandle located inside the trunk near the latch. Thishandle will glow following exposure to light. Pullthe release handle to open the trunk from the inside.
Rear Seat Pass-Through
The vehicle has a small door in the rear seat. This doorallows access to the trunk from inside the vehicle.
The rear seat armrest must be down for thepass-through door to open. To release the pass-throughdoor, move the release up. To close the door, raise itand push it until it latches.
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Windows
{WARNING:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat and
suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
{WARNING:
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 windowswitches are located onthe driver door.
In addition, each door has a switch for its own window.The front power window switch operates with twopositions for both up and down movement and the rearpower window switch operates with one position forup and two positions for down movement. Pressthe switch to the first position to lower the window to thedesired level. Pull the switch up to raise the window.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP)that allows you to use the power windows oncethe ignition has been turned off. For more information,seeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3-24.
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Express-Down/Up Windows
Windows with the express feature allow the windows tobe raised and lowered all the way without holdingthe switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activatethe express feature.
The express mode can be canceled at any time bybriefly pressing or pulling the switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
If any object is in the path of the window whenthe express-up is active, the window will stop at theobstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position.Weather conditions such as severe icing may alsocause the window to auto-reverse. The windowwill return to normal operation once the obstructionor condition is removed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
{WARNING:
If express override is activated, the window will not
reverse automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be damaged. Before
you use express override, make sure that all people
and obstructions are clear of the window path.
In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can beoverridden in a supervised mode. Hold the windowswitch all the way up to the second position. The windowwill rise for as long as the switch is held. Once theswitch is released, the express mode is re-activated.
In this mode, the window can still close on an object inits path. Use care when using the override mode.
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged,disconnected, or is not working, you will need toreprogram each front power window for the express-upfeature to work. Before reprogramming, replace orrecharge the vehicle’s battery.
To program each front window, follow these steps:
1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, orwhen Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active,close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until thewindow is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window isfully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximatelytwo seconds after the window is completelyclosed.
The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the processfor the other windows.
Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout):The rear window lockout
button is located on the driver door near the windowswitches.
Press the right side of the button to disable the rearwindow controls. The light on the button will illuminate,indicating the feature is in use. The rear windowsstill can be raised or lowered using the driver windowswitches when the lockout feature is active.
To restore power to the rear windows, press the buttonagain. The light on the button will go out.
Sun Visors
Swing down the visor to block out glare. The visors alsohave side-to-side slide capability.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull the visor down and lift the cover to view the mirror.The light will come on when the cover is opened. Itwill go out when you close the cover. If your vehicle hasthe adjustable lighting feature, slide the switch up ordown to brighten or dim the light.
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Rear Power Sunshade
If your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helps toreduce the amount of heat and light entering therear window.
The switch is located onthe overhead console.
The rear power sunshade is located in the rear shelf. Itonly works while the ignition is on or while theRetained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3-24.
To raise the power sunshade, press and release theswitch. To close the power sunshade, press and releasethe switch again.
Never store objects on the rear shelf because they mayget caught in the sunshade or be tossed about inyour vehicle.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,they do not make it impossible to steal.
Valet Lockout Switch
The valet lockout switchis located inside theglove box.
9(Off):Press this side of the button to turn the
lockout feature off. When the lockout feature is off, youcan open the trunk using either the keyless entrytransmitter or the trunk release button located near theheadlamp switch on the instrument panel.
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— (On):Press this side of the button to turn the lockoutfeature on. When the lockout feature is turned on, thetrunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless entrytransmitter or the trunk release button located near theheadlamp switch on the instrument panel.
If the valet lockout feature is on it will also disable theUniversal Home Remote transmitter, if equipped.
Locking the glove box with your key will also help tosecure your vehicle.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation onpage 3-4andTrunk on page 3-12for additionalinformation.
Content Theft-Deterrent
The security light islocated on the instrumentpanel cluster.
To arm the system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch withthe door open or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. The security light will flash.
3. Close all the doors. The security light will come onand stay on for approximately 30 seconds.
If a door or the trunk is opened without a key or aRKE transmitter the horn will sound and the lamps willflash for about 30 seconds.
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The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock thedoors with a key or use the manual door lock. Itarms only if you use a power door lock with the dooropen or the RKE transmitter.
To avoid arming the alarm by accident:
•Lock the vehicle with the door key or the manual
door lock.
•Always unlock a door with a key or use the
RKE transmitter system. Pressing the unlock buttonon the RKE transmitter, or unlocking a door withthe key disarms the content theft-deterrent system.Unlocking a door any other way will activate thealarm when a door or the trunk is opened.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’sdoor with your key. You can also turn off the alarmby using the unlock button on the RKE transmittersystem, or by starting the car with a valid key.
Changes or modifications made to this system by otherthan an authorized service facility could voidauthorization to use the theft system.
Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, thenget out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open,lock the vehicle using the power door lock or theRKE system and close the door. Wait 30 secondsuntil the security lamp goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manuallock and open the door. The horn will sound andthe hazard lights will flash.
You can turn off the alarm by unlocking the driver’s doorwith your key, using the unlock button on the RKEtransmitter or by starting the car with a valid key.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check tosee if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. Toreplace the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit Breakers onpage 6-101. If the fuse does not need to be replaced,you may need to have your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm thetheft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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