2010 CADILLAC DTS Owners Manual

When the System Does Not Seem To Work
Properly
Occasional missed alerts can occur under normalcircumstances and will increase in wet conditions. Thesystem does not need to be serviced due to anoccasional missed alert. The number of missed alertswill increase with increased rainfall or road spray.
If the SBZA displays do not light up when the system ison and vehicles are in the blind zone, the systemmay need service. Take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer.
SBZA is designed to ignore stationary objects; however,the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails,signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. This isnormal system operation, the vehicle does not needservice.
SBZA does not operate when the left or right cornersof the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions,seeWashing Your Vehicle on page 6-95. If the DICstill displays the SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEMUNAVAILABLE message after cleaning the bumper, seeyour dealer/retailer.
The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attachedto the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending outto either side of the vehicle.
When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than thedriver turning it off, the driver will not be able to turnSBZA back on using the DIC. The SIDE BLIND ZONEALERT ON option will not be selectable if theconditions for normal system operation are not met.Until normal operating conditions for SBZA are met, youshould not rely upon SBZA while driving.
SBZA Error Messages
The following messages may appear in the DIC:
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF:Thismessage indicates that the driver has turned thesystem off.
SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE:Thismessage indicates that the SBZA system is disabledbecause the sensor is blocked and cannot detectvehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blockedby mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavyrainstorms. This message may also activate duringheavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does notneed service. For cleaning, seeWashing YourVehicle on page 6-95.
SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM:If thismessage appears, both SBZA displays will remain onindicating there is a problem with the SBZA system.If these displays remain on after continued driving, thesystem needs service. Take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer.
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FCC Information
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-20forFCC information.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz – 24.25GHz
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio orTV interference caused by unauthorized modifications tothis equipment. Such modifications could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
The vehicle may have a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)system. Read this entire section before using thesystem.
{WARNING:
The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system does
not steer the vehicle and is only an aid to help you
stay in your driving lane. The LDW system may not:
•Provide you with enough time to avoid a lane
change collision.
•Be loud enough for you to hear the warning
beeps.
•Work properly under bad weather conditions or
if the windshield is not kept clean.
•Detect lane markings and will not detect road
edges.
•Warn you that your vehicle is crossing a lane
marking if the system does not detect thelane marking.
WARNING: (Continued)
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WARNING: (Continued)
LDW will indicate the system is working whenever
it detects either the left or right lane marking. So if
you depart on the side of the lane that LDW is not
detecting, LDW will not warn you.
If you do not carefully maintain your vehicle
position within the lane, vehicle damage, injury, or
death could occur. Even with LDW, always keep
your attention on the road and maintain proper
vehicle position within the lane. Always keep the
windshield clean and do not use LDW in bad
weather conditions.
When the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking, theLDW symbol will flash and you will hear three beeps.LDW will not warn you if the turn signal is on or ifyou make a sharp maneuver. Before making a lanechange, check the vehicle’s mirrors, glance over yourshoulder for vehicles and hazards, and start theturn signal before changing lanes.
How the System Works
LDW uses a camera located between the insiderearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lanemarkings.
@(Lane Departure Warning):To turn LDW on and
off, press the LDW control, located by the exteriorheadlamp control. An indicator on the control will light toindicate that LDW is on.
When the vehicle is started, the LDW symbol, located inthe instrument panel cluster, will briefly come on toindicate that the light is operational.
LDW only operates at speeds of 35 mph (56 km) orgreater. If LDW is turned on when traveling at thesespeeds, the LDW symbol will appear green if the systemdetects a left or right lane marking.
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This symbol will change to amber and flash and threebeeps will sound if you cross a detected lane markingwithout using the turn signal.
If the LDW symbol does not appear, LDW is notcurrently operating and will not warn you.
To change the volume of the warning chime, see ChimeVolume underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-80for more information.
When the System Does Not Seem To Work
Properly
The LDW symbol will not appear when the system ishaving difficulty seeing the lines on the road or ifthe view of the camera on the windshield is blockedwith mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, if the windshield isdamaged, or when weather limits visibility, such as whiledriving in fog, rain, or snow conditions. This is normaloperation, the vehicle does not need service. Forcleaning instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle onpage 6-95.
LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks,shadows, cracks in the road, or other roadimperfections. This is normal system operation, thevehicle does not need service.
LDW Error Message
SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM:Thismessage may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW isnot working properly. If this message remains onafter continued driving, the system needs service.Take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer.
LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE:Thismessage may appear in the DIC if LDW does notactivate due to a temporary condition.
Universal Home Remote
System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-20forinformation regarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rules andRSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
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Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)
This vehicle may have the Universal Home RemoteSystem. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode(LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remotebuttons, follow the instructions below.
This system provides a way to replace up to three remotecontrol transmitters used to activate devices such asgarage door openers, security systems, and homeautomation devices.
Do not use this system with any garage door openerthat does not have the stop and reverse feature.This includes any garage door opener modelmanufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely before attempting toprogram the transmitter. Because of the steps involved,it may be helpful to have another person assist withprogramming the transmitter.
Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitterfor use in other vehicles, as well as, for futureprogramming. Only the original remote controltransmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. Theprogrammed buttons should be erased when thevehicle is sold or the lease ends. See “Erasing UniversalHome Remote Buttons” later in this section.
Park the vehicle outside of the garage whenprogramming a garage door. Be sure that people andobjects are clear of the garage door or gate that is beingprogrammed.
Programming Universal Home
Remote — Rolling Code
For questions or help programming the Universal HomeRemote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go tolearcar2u.com.
Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are RollingCode units.
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Programming a garage door opener involvestime-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedurebefore starting. Otherwise, the device will time out andthe procedure will have to be repeated.
To program up to three devices:
1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outsidebuttons at the same time for one to two seconds,and immediately release them.2. Locate in the garage, the garage door openerreceiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where thehanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-headunit and may be a colored button. Press thisbutton. After pressing this button, complete thefollowing steps in less than 30 seconds.
3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and holdthe Universal Home Remote button that will beused to control the garage door until the garagedoor moves. The indicator light, above the selectedbutton, should slowly blink. This button mayneed to be held for up to 20 seconds.
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4. Immediately, within one second, release the buttonwhen the garage door moves. The indicator lightwill blink rapidly until programming is complete.
5. Press and release the same button again. Thegarage door should move, confirming thatprogramming is successful and complete.
To program another Rolling Code device such as anadditional garage door opener, a security device,or home automation device, repeat Steps 1 through 5,choosing a different function button in Step 3 thanwhat was used for the garage door opener.
If these instructions do not work, the garage dooropener is probably a Fixed Code unit. Follow theProgramming instructions that follow for a Fixed Codegarage door opener.
Programming Universal Home
Remote — Fixed Code
For questions or help programming the Universal HomeRemote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go tolearcar2u.com.
Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are FixedCode units.
Programming a garage door opener involvestime-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedurebefore starting. Otherwise, the device will time out andthe procedure will have to be repeated.
To program up to three devices:
1. To verify that the garage door opener is a FixedCode unit, remove the battery cover on the handheld transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of thegarage door opener motor. If there are a row ofdip switches similar to the graphic above, thegarage door opener is a Fixed Code unit. If you donot see a row of dip switches, return to theprevious section for Programming Universal HomeRemote – Rolling Code.
Your hand held transmitter can have betweeneight to 12 dip switches depending on the brandof transmitter.
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The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit)could also have a row of dip switches that canbe used when programming the Universal HomeRemote. If the total number of switches on the motorhead and hand held transmitter are different, or ifthe dip switch settings are different, use thedip switch settings on the motor head unit toprogram the Universal Home Remote. The motorhead dip switch settings can also be used when theoriginal hand held transmitter is not available.
The panel of switches might not appear exactly asthey do in the examples above, but they shouldbe similar.
The switch positions on the hand-held transmittercould be labeled, as follows:
•A switch in the up position could be labeled as
“Up,” “+,” or “On.”
•A switch in the down position could be labeled
as “Down,” “!,” or “Off.”
•A switch in the middle position could be labeled
as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.”
Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions
Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions
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