2010 CADILLAC DTS Owners Manual

Compass Variance
The compass is set to zone eight. If you do not live inzone eight or drive out of the area, the compassvariance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Find the current location and variance zone numberon the following zone map.
2. Press and holdOor AUTO3until a zone
number displays.
3. Once the zone number displays, pressOor
AUTO3repeatedly until the correct zone number
displays. Stop pressing the button and the mirrorwill return to normal operation. If C appears inthe compass window, the compass may needcalibration. See “Compass Calibration” listedpreviously.
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Controls for the outsidepower mirrors are locatedon the driver doorarmrest.
Press the selector switch (A) or (B) to choose either theleft or right outside mirror. Then press the control padto move the mirror to the desired direction.
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Mirror Adjustment
1. Press (C) to unfold the mirrors out to the drivingposition.
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors toward the vehicle.
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
Reset the power foldaway mirrors if:
•The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while
folding.
•They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
•The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded position.
•The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirrorcontrols to reset them to their normal position. Anoise may be heard during the resetting of the powerfoldaway mirrors. This sound is normal after a manualfolding operation.
Turn Signal Indicator (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a turn signal indicator lamp thatis built into the mirror. The turn signal lamp flasheswith the use of the vehicle’s turn signal and hazardflashers.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has this feature, the driver side mirroradjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.This feature is controlled by the on and off settings onthe automatic dimming rearview mirror.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, seeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3-43for more information.
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Park Tilt Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it iscapable of performing the park tilt mirror feature. Thisfeature allows the driver and passenger side mirror to tiltto a factory programmed position when the vehicle is inR (Reverse). This feature may be useful in allowing youto view the curb when you are parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) andeither a five-second delay has occurred, or the ignitionis turned to LOCK/OFF, the driver and passengerside mirror will return to its original position.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). SeeDIC VehicleCustomization on page 4-80for more information.
Outside Convex Mirror
{WARNING:
A convex mirror can make things, like other
vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If
you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit
a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen fromthe driver seat.
Outside Heated Mirrors
=(Rear Window Defogger):Press to heat the
mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” underDualClimate Control System on page 4-36for moreinformation.
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Object Detection Systems
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA)
For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Front and Rear ParkingAssist (UFRPA) system, it operates at speeds lessthan 8 km/h (5mph), and assists the driver with parkingand avoiding objects. It can determine how closeobjects are to the front bumper, up to 1.2 m (4 ft.) infront of the vehicle and the rear bumper, up to2.5 m (8 ft.) behind the vehicle. The distance sensorsare located on the front and rear bumper.
{WARNING:
The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist
(UFRPA) system does not replace driver vision.
It cannot detect:
•objects that are below the bumper,
underneath the vehicle, or if they are tooclose or far from the vehicle
•children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
If you do not use proper care before movingforward and while backing; vehicle damage, injury,or death could occur. Even with UFRPA, alwayscheck in front of the vehicle before moving forwardand behind the vehicle before backing up. Whilemoving forward and backing, be sure to look forobjects and check the vehicle’s mirrors.
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The front display is located on top of the instrumentpanel to the right of the driver. The front display will haveeither three or six lights to provide distance andsystem information. With Adaptive Cruise control (ACC),it will have three lights along with the ACC lights.Without ACC, it will have six lights. High-toned beepsfrom the front speakers are for objects detected near thefront bumper.
The rear display is located near the rear window andcan be seen by looking over your right shoulder.The rear display uses three color-coded lights to providedistance and system information. Low-toned beepsfrom the rear speakers are for the rear bumper.
How the System Works
UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved out of P (Park). The system does not work at aforward or reverse speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
To be detected, objects must be at least 25.4 cm (10 in.)off the ground and below hood or trunk level. Objectsmust also be within 1.2 m (4 ft.) in front of thevehicle and 2.5 m (8 ft.) from the rear bumper. Thisdistance may be less during warmer or humid weather.
When backing up, if objects are detected at thesame time near both the front and rear bumpers, bothcolor-coded light displays will notify you of objects closeto each bumper. If there are objects detected nearboth bumpers, the beeps will only be sounded to notifythat objects are close to the rear bumper. However,if while the vehicle is backing up and an object comeswithin 0.3 m (1 ft.) of the front bumper, and at the sametime there is another object further than 0.3 m (1 ft.)from the rear bumper, then the beeps will only besounded to notify you of the closer object that is nearthe front bumper.
The system can be disabled using the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). See “Parking Assist” underDIC Operationand Displays on page 4-62for more information.
Front Parking AssistDisplay
Rear Parking AssistDisplay
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Moving Forward
When the vehicle is started, the front display will brieflyilluminate to let you know the system is working.
The following describes what will occur with the frontdisplay as you get closer to a object detected in the frontof the vehicle:
DescriptionMetric English
amber/amber lightsACC — one amber light1.2 m4 ft
four amber lightsACC — two amber lights1.0 m40 in
four amber/ two red lightsACC — two amberlights/one red light0.6 m23 in
four amber/ two red lightsflashing and beep forfive secondsACC — two amberlights/one red lightflashing and beep forfive seconds
0.3 m1 ft
Backing
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) comes onautomatically when the shift lever is moved intoR (Reverse). The rear display will then briefly illuminateto let you know the system is working.
The following describes what will occur with the reardisplay as you get closer to an object detected inthe rear of your vehicle:
DescriptionMetric English
amber light2.5 m8 ft.
amber/amber lights1.0 m40 in.
amber/amber/red lightsand continuous beepingfor five seconds0.6 m23 in.
amber/amber/red lightsflashing and continuousbeeping for five seconds0.3 m1 ft.
The system can be disabled through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). See “Parking Assist” underDIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62for moreinformation.
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When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporarycondition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF will bedisplayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown onthe rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved intoR (Reverse). This occurs under the following conditions:
•The driver disables the system.
•The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the
vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow,ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle on page 6-95.
•A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or
an object was hanging out of the trunk during thelast drive cycle, the red light may illuminate inthe rear display. Once the attached object isremoved, URPA will return to normal operation.
•A tow bar is attached to the vehicle.
•The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
•Other conditions may affect system performance,
such as vibrations from a jackhammer or thecompression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled after driving forward atleast 25 km/h (15 mph), take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system. Read this entire section before using the system.
{WARNING:
SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not
replace driver vision. SBZA does not detect:
•Vehicles outside the side blind zones which
may be rapidly approaching.
•Pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals.
Failure to use proper care when changing lanesmay result in damage to the vehicle, injury, ordeath. Always check the outside and rearviewmirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use theturn signal before changing lanes.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blindzone, amber SBZA displays will light up in the sidemirrors. This indicates that it may be unsafe to changelanes. Before making a lane change, always checkthe SBZA display, check the outside and rearviewmirrors, look over your shoulder for vehicles andhazards, and use the turn signal.
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SBZA Detection Zones
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately onelane over from both sides of the vehicle, 3.5 m (11 ft).This zone starts at each side mirror and goes backapproximately 5 m (16 ft). The height of the zone isapproximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2.0 m (6 ft) offthe ground.
The SBZA detection zones do not change if the vehicleis towing a trailer. So be extra careful when changinglanes while towing a trailer.
How the System Works
When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displayswill briefly come on to indicate that the system isoperating. While driving forward, the left or right sidemirror SBZA display will light up if a vehicle is detected inthat blind zone. If you activate a turn signal and a vehiclehas been detected on the same side, the SBZA displaywill flash to give you extra warning not to change lanes.
SBZA displays do not come on while the vehicle isapproaching or passing other vehicles. At speedsgreater then 20 mph (32 km/h), SBZA displays maycome on when a vehicle you have passed remains in ordrops back into the detection zone.
SBZA can be disabled through the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)on page 4-61for more information. If the SBZAis disabled by the driver, the SBZA mirror displays willnot light up during normal driving.
Left Side Mirror DisplayRight Side MirrorDisplay
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