2010 CADILLAC DTS steering

SRCE:Press to switch between the radio, CD, and forvehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
¨:Press seek the next radio station, or to select
tracks on a CD or DVD.
For more information, seeAudio Steering WheelControls on page 4-119.
Bluetooth®
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, itallows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phoneto make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’saudio system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired withthe in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used inthe vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, seeBluetooth®on page 4-108.
Navigation System
The vehicle’s navigation system provides detailed mapsof most major freeways and roads throughout theUnited States and Canada. After a destination has beenset, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions forreaching the destination. In addition, the systemcan help locate a variety of points of interest (POI),such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See the vehicle’s Navigation System manual for moreinformation.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of theinstrument panel cluster. It shows the status of manyvehicle systems and enables access to thepersonalization menu.
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The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel tothe left of the steering wheel.
3:Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays.
T:Press to scroll through the vehicle information
displays.
U:Press to customize the feature settings on your
vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-80for more information.
V:Press to reset certain DIC features and to
acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear themfrom the DIC display.
yz:Press to scroll up and down the menu items.
For more information, seeDriver Information Center(DIC) on page 4-61.
Vehicle Customization
Some vehicle features can be programmed by using theDIC buttons on the instrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel. These features include:
•Language
•Door Lock and Unlock Settings
•Lighting
•Chime Volume
•Memory Settings
•Remote Start
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-80.
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Cruise Control
The cruise control buttonsare located on the left sideof the steering wheel.
I:Turns on the cruise control system.
+ RES:Press to accelerate or resume speed.
SET–:Press to set the speed.
[:Press to cancel cruise control.
For more information, seeCruise Control on page 4-12.For vehicles with adaptive cruise control, seeAdaptiveCruise Control on page 4-15.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug inelectrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.
If the vehicle has a center console, the power outlet islocated inside the lower storage area. Some vehiclesmay have an outlet on the right front lower part ofthe driver’s seat and under the climate control systemnext to the ashtray.
There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seatarea located on the door armrests next to theashtrays.
To use the outlet, remove the cover.
SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-34.
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Location information about the vehicle is only availableif the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed andavailable.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,including adequate battery power, for the OnStarequipment to operate. There are other problems OnStarcannot control that may prevent OnStar from providingOnStar service at any particular time or place. Someexamples are damage to important parts of the vehiclein a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather orwireless phone network congestion.
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can beused to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-119for moreinformation.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dialnumbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phoneextensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for moreinformation.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisorcannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system
may not be functioning properly. PressQand request
a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light isappearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and
all services have been deactivated. PressQto confirm
that the OnStar equipment is active.
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Head Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Front Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Massaging Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . .2-6Power Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Rear Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Safety Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
Child Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45Securing a Child Restraintin a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51Securing a Child Restraintin the Center Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53Securing a Child Restraintin the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-54
Airbag System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-58Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-60When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-63What Makes an Airbag Inflate?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-65How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-65What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . . .2-66Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-67Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .2-72Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-73
Restraint System Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-74Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-74Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-75
Section 2 Seats and Restraint System
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Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the headrestraint, press the button, located on the top of theseatback, and push the restraint down.
Push down on the head restraint after the button isreleased to make sure that it is locked in place.
The head restraints are not designed to be removed.
Front Seats
Power Seats
The power seat controlsare located on theoutboard side of the seats.
•Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the
control forward or rearward.
•Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by
moving the front of the control up or down.
•Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by
moving the rear of the control up or down.
The front seats also have power reclining seatbacks.SeePower Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-8.
On vehicles with the memory feature, memory settingscan be programmed and recalled for seat positions. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-6.
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Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel
On vehicles with the memory package, the controls arelocated on the driver door panel. The controls areused to program and recall memory settings for thedriver seat, outside mirror, and steering wheel position ifthe vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopicsteering feature.
To save positions in memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatbackrecliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, andthe steering wheel to a comfortable position.
2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps soundthrough the driver side front speaker to let youknow that the position has been stored.
A second seating, mirror, and steering wheel positioncan be programmed by repeating the previous steps andpressing button 2 for a second driver.
To recall memory positions, the vehicle must be inP (Park). Press and release either button 1 or button 2corresponding to the desired driving position. Theseat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel will move tothe position previously stored for the identifieddriver. You will hear a single beep.
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If you use the RKE transmitter to enter the vehicle andthe remote recall memory feature is on, automaticseat and mirror movement will occur. See “MEMORYSEAT RECALL” underDIC Vehicle Customizationon page 4-80for more information.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at anytime, press one of the power seat controls, memorybuttons, power tilt wheel control, or power mirrorbuttons.
If something has blocked the driver seat and/or thesteering column while recalling a memory position, thedriver seat and/or the steering column recall maystop. If this happens remove the obstruction, then pressthe appropriate control for the area that is not recallingfor two seconds. Try recalling the memory position againby pressing the appropriate memory button. If thememory position is still not recalling, see yourdealer/retailer for service.
Easy Exit Recall
The control for this feature is located on the driver doorpanel between buttons 1 and 2.
With the vehicle in P (Park), the exit position can berecalled by pressing the exit button. You will heara single beep. The driver seat will move back, and if thevehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic steeringfeature, the power telescopic steering column willmove up and forward.
If the easy exit seat feature is on in the DIC, automaticseat and power telescopic steering column movementwill occur when the key is removed from the ignition.See “EASY EXIT RECALL” underDIC VehicleCustomization on page 4-80for more information.
Further programming for automatic seat and steeringwheel movement can be done using the DriverInformation Center (DIC). You can select or not selectthe following:
•The easy exit recall feature
•The memory seat recall feature
For programming information, seeDIC VehicleCustomization on page 4-80.
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