2010 CADILLAC DTS Owners Manual

A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4-41.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC) on page 4-61.
C.Exterior Lamps on page 4-25.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-47.
E.Horn on page 4-3.
F.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-119.
G.Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)on page 3-40andAdaptive Cruise Control onpage 4-15(If Equipped).
H.Analog Clock on page 4-35.
I.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
J.Audio System(s) on page 4-88.
K. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 3-12.
L.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-31.
M.Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3-46.
N.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-5.
O.Hood Release on page 6-11.
P.Parking Brake on page 3-30.
Q.Heated Steering Wheel on page 4-4(If Equipped).
R.Cruise Control on page 4-12orAdaptive CruiseControl on page 4-15.
S.Tilt Wheel on page 4-3.Power Tilt Wheel andTelescopic Steering Column on page 4-4(If Equipped).
T.Dual Climate Control System on page 4-36.
U. Traction Control System Button (Console-ShiftVehicles). SeeTraction Control System (TCS) onpage 5-6.
V. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operationon page 3-27.
W.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-34.
X.Glove Box on page 3-55.Valet Lockout Switch onpage 3-18.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some ofthe important features that may or may not be on yourspecific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of thefeatures which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock andunlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away fromthe vehicle.
PressKto unlock the
driver door. PressKagain
within five seconds tounlock all remaining doors.
PressQto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and holdVfor approximately one second to
open the trunk.
PressLand release to locate the vehicle.
PressLand hold for more than two seconds to sound
the panic alarm.
PressLagain to cancel the panic alarm.
SeeKeys on page 3-3andRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation on page 3-4.
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Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outsideof the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. PressQ.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
hold/until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn onand remain on as long as the engine is running. Thedoors will be locked and the climate control system maycome on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat thesteps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start canbe extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
•Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold/until the parking lamps turn off.
•Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
•Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 3-7.
Door Locks
From the outside, unlock the door using either the keyor the RKE transmitter.
From the inside, use the power door lock switches ormanual lock knobs located at the top of the door panelnear the window.
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Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the switches arelocated on the front doors.
"(Unlock):Press to unlock the doors.
Q(Lock):Remove the key from the ignition and press
to lock the doors.
For more information, see:
•Door Locks on page 3-9.
•Power Door Locks on page 3-10.
•Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 3-4.
Trunk Release
In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE
transmitter, there is a remote releaseVbutton located
to the left of the steering wheel next to the instrumentpanel brightness control. Press to open the trunk.
SeeTrunk on page 3-12.
Windows
On vehicles with power windows, the switches are onthe driver door armrest. Each passenger door hasa switch that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch upto raise it.
For more information, seePower Windows onpage 3-15.
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Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
The power seat controlsare on the outboard side ofthe seat.
Move the seat forward or rearward by moving thecontrol forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushionby moving the front or rear of the control up or down.
SeePower Seats on page 2-3.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat.
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of thecontrol forward or rearward.
SeePower Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-8.
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Power Lumbar Adjustment
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Press the front or rear of the control to increase ordecrease lumbar support.
SeePower Lumbar on page 2-4.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, thecontrols are located on the front doors and the ignitionmust be on to use the feature.
z:Press to heat the seat and seatback.
+:Press to heat the seatback.
H:Press to cool the seat and seatback.
For more information seeHeated and Ventilated Seatson page 2-5.
Head Restraint Adjustment
The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraintsin the outboard seating positions.
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupantsare installed and adjusted properly.
For more information seeHead Restraints on page 2-2.
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Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important informationon how to use safety belts properly.
•Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-12.
•How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-17.
•Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-26.
•Lap Belt on page 2-32.
•Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2-45.
Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system will turn off the rightfront passenger frontal airbag and seat-mountedside impact airbag under certain conditions. The driverairbags and roof-rail airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible onthe overhead console when the vehicle is started.
SeePassenger Sensing System on page 2-67forimportant information.
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Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outsidepower folding mirrors arelocated on the driverdoor armrest.
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.
To fold the mirrors:
Press the selector switch (C) to fold the mirrors out,then press (D) to fold the mirror toward the vehicle.
The vehicle may also have an automatic dimmingfeature on the driver side mirror that adjusts for the glareof headlamps behind you. This feature is controlledby the on and off settings on the automatic dimminginside rearview mirror.
For more information, see:
•Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3-37
•Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3-36
Interior Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearviewmirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare oflights from behind the vehicle. The dimming featurecomes on and the indicator light illuminates each timethe vehicle is started.
SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3-36.
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