2010 CADILLAC DTS keyless

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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Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):This feature
controls the brightness of the instrument paneland footwell lights, if equipped.
The button for this control is located below the exteriorlamps control.
Push the button in and release to extend the button.Turn the button clockwise or counterclockwise tobrighten or dim the lights.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner abovethe rear seat. These lamps come on by turning theinstrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or whenany door is opened and it is dark outside. Puddle lampsare located on the bottom of the front and rear door trim.
Professional vehicles have an additional dome lampand also opera lamps.
Entry Lighting
This feature turns on the courtesy lamps and thebacklighting for the door switches and the exterior lampcontrol when a door is opened or if the remote keylessentry transmitter unlock button is pressed. If activateddue to the transmitter, the lighting remains active forabout 40 seconds. Since the entry lighting system usesthe light sensor, it must be dark outside in order for thecourtesy lamps to turn on. The courtesy lamps turn offapproximately 25 seconds after the last door is closed.They will dim to off if the ignition key is turned toON/RUN, or immediately deactivate if the power locksare activated.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays andbacklighting during daylight hours when the key is inthe ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature isfully automatic. When the light sensor reads darknessoutside and the parking lamps are active, the digitaldisplays can be adjusted by turning the instrument panelbrightness knob counterclockwise to dim and clockwiseto brighten lighting.
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RELEARN REMOTE KEY
This display allows you to match Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedurewill erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore,they must be relearned as additional transmitters.
To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle:
1. Press the vehicle information button until
PRESSVTO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEYLEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on thefirst transmitter at the same time for about15 seconds.
On vehicles with memory recall seats, the firsttransmitter learned will match driver 1 andthe second will match driver 2.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter ismatched.
4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeatStep 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of eighttransmitters matched to it.
5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle thekey to LOCK/OFF.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem detectedin one of your vehicle’s systems.
You must acknowledge a message to clear it from thescreen for further use. To clear a message, pressthe set/reset button.
Be sure to take any message that appears on thescreen seriously and remember that clearing themessage will only make the message disappear, notthe problem.
ADVISORY XXX MPH (km/h)
This message displays when the Speed Alert has beenturned on through the DIC Information Menu and thevehicle is at or above the advised speed. SeeDICOperation and Displays on page 4-62.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the automatic headlampsare turned off. SeeExterior Lamps on page 4-25formore information.
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PARKING ASSIST OFF
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and RearParking Assist (UFRPA) system, after the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park), this message displays to remindthe driver that the UFRPA system has been turnedoff. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge thismessage and clear it from the DIC display. To turn theUFRPA system back on, see “PARKING ASSIST”underDIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62. SeeUltrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)on page 3-40for more information.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This symbol appears withthis message.
This message displays when the passenger side frontdoor is not closed completely. Make sure that the door isclosed completely.
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY
This message displays when the Adaptive CruiseControl (ACC) system will not activate due to atemporary condition. Your vehicle does not requireservice. If this message appears when you attempt toactivate the system, continue driving for several minutesand then try activating the system again. SeeAdaptiveCruise Control on page 4-15for more information.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while you are matching aRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationon page 3-4andDIC Operation and Displays onpage 4-62for more information.
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the battery in the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.To replace the battery, see “Battery Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation onpage 3-4.
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AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not to turnoff the automatic door unlocking feature. It alsoallows you to select which doors and when the doorswill automatically unlock. SeeProgrammable AutomaticDoor Locks on page 3-10for more information.
Press the customization button until AUTO DOORUNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settings for thisfeature. Then press the menu up/down button to scrollthrough the following settings:
OFF:None of the doors will automatically unlock.
DRIVER AT KEY OUT:Only the driver’s door willunlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
DRIVER IN PARK:Only the driver’s door will unlockwhen the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
ALL AT KEY OUT:All of the doors will unlock whenthe key is taken out of the ignition.
ALL IN PARK (default):All of the doors will unlockwhen the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedbackyou will receive when locking the vehicle with theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will notreceive feedback when locking the vehicle with theRKE transmitter if the doors are open. SeeRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-4formore information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOORLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access the settings for this feature.Then press the menu up/down button to scroll throughthe following settings:
OFF:There will be no feedback when you press thelock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ONLY:The exterior lamps will flash when youpress the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN ONLY:The horn will sound on the second pressof the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN & LIGHTS (default):The exterior lamps willflash when you press the lock button on the RKEtransmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock buttonis pressed again within five seconds of the previouscommand.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
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The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedbackyou will receive when unlocking the vehicle withthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You willnot receive feedback when unlocking the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationon page 3-4for more information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOORUNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settings for thisfeature. Then press the menu up/down button to scrollthrough the following settings:
LIGHTS OFF:The exterior lamps will not flash whenyou press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ON (default):The exterior lamps willflash when you press the unlock button on theRKE transmitter.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
DELAY DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not thelocking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed. Whenlocking the doors with the power door lock switch and adoor is open, this feature will delay locking the doorsuntil five seconds after the last door is closed. You willhear three chimes to signal that the delayed lockingfeature is in use. The key must be out of the ignition forthis feature to work. You can temporarily overridedelayed locking by pressing the power door lock switchtwice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice.
Press the customization button until DELAY DOORLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access the settings for this feature.Then press the menu up/down button to scroll throughthe following settings:
OFF:There will be no delayed locking of thevehicle’s doors.
ON (default):The doors will not lock until five secondsafter the last door is closed.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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EXIT LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select the amount of time youwant the exterior lamps to remain on when it is darkenough outside. This happens after the key is turnedfrom ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF.
Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTINGappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset buttononce to access the settings for this feature. Thenpress the menu up/down button to scroll through thefollowing settings:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not turn on.
30 SECONDS (default):The exterior lamps will stayon for 30 seconds.
1 MINUTE:The exterior lamps will stay on forone minute.
2 MINUTES:The exterior lamps will stay on fortwo minutes.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
APPROACH LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select whether or not to havethe exterior lights turn on briefly during low lightperiods after unlocking the vehicle using the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the customization button until APPROACHLIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the menu up/down button toscroll through the following settings:
OFF:The exterior lights will not turn on when youunlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
ON (default):If it is dark enough outside, the exteriorlights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter.
The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lockbutton on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle isno longer off. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 3-4for more information.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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