2010 CADILLAC DTS Owners Manual

The system operates in the delay mode. If the system isleft on for long periods of time, occasional wipes mayoccur without any moisture on the windshield. Thisis normal and indicates that the Rainsense™systemis active.
The Rainsense™system is activated by turning thewiper control band to one of the five sensitivity levelswithin the delay area. The position closest to off isthe lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows morerain or snow to collect on the windshield betweenwipes. Turning the wiper band away from you to highersensitivity levels increases the sensitivity of thesystem and frequency of wipes. The highest sensitivitysetting, level five is closest to low. A single wipe willoccur each time you turn the wiper stalk to a highersensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level hasbeen increased.
Notice:Going through an automatic car wash withthe wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipersoff when going through an automatic car wash.
The MIST and wash cycle operates as normal and arenot affected by the Rainsense™function. The systemcan be overridden at any time by manually changing thewiper control to low or high speed.
Notice:Do not place stickers or other items on theexterior glass surface directly in front of the rainsensor.
Windshield Washer
{WARNING:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
J(Washer Fluid):Press and release this paddle,
located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, tospray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers willclear the windshield and either stop or return tothe preset speed. For more washer cycles, press andhold the paddle.
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Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of approximately 40 km/h(25 mph) or more can be maintained without keepingyour foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not workat speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). A cruise controllight appears in the instrument panel cluster when thecruise control is on.
When the brakes are applied, the cruise controlshuts off.
{WARNING:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not
use the cruise control on winding roads or in
heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TractionControl System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin,the cruise control automatically turns off. SeeTractionControl System (TCS) on page 5-6. When roadconditions let you safely use it again, the cruise controlcan be turned back on.
Setting Cruise Control
{WARNING:
If you leave your cruise control on when you are
not using cruise, you might hit a button and go
into cruise when you do not want to. You could be
startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
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The cruise control buttonsare located on left side ofthe steering wheel.
I(On):Turns on the cruise control system.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press to make thevehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.
SET– (Set):Press to set the speed.
[(Cancel):Press to cancel cruise control.
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, orif the master cylinder brake fluid level is low.
If the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off.
The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster comeson after the cruise control has been set to the desiredspeed.
1. PressI.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET– button located on the steeringwheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speedand then the brakes are applied. This shuts off thecruise control. But it does not need to be reset.
Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 40 km/h(25 mph) or more, press the +RES (resume/accelerate)button to return to the desired preset speed. Thecruise light displays again.
The vehicle returns to and stays at the preset speed. Ifyou press and hold the +RES button, the vehicle speedincreases until the button is released or the brake isapplied. Do not hold in the +RES button, if you do notwant the vehicle speed to increase.
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the SET– button, then releasethe button and the accelerator pedal. The vehiclenow cruises at the higher speed.
•Press the +RES button. Hold it there until the
desired speed is reached, and then releasethe button. To increase the vehicle speed in verysmall amounts, briefly press the +RES buttonand then release it. Each time this is done, thevehicle accelerates approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph).
The accelerate feature only works after the cruisecontrol speed is set by pressing the SET– button.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed whileusing cruise control:
•Press the SET– button until the lower speed
desired is reached, then release it.
•To slow down in very small amounts, push the
SET– button briefly. Each time this is done,the vehicle slows down approximately1.6 km/h (1 mph).
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed.When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicleslows down to the previous cruise control speed.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control works on hills dependsupon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of thehills. When going up steep hills, you might have tostep on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’sspeed. When going downhill, you might have to brake orshift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speeddown. Applying the brake or shifting into a lower gearends cruise control. If you need to apply the brakeor shift to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhillslope, you might not want to attempt to use thecruise control feature.
Ending Cruise Control
To turn off the cruise control, step lightly on the brakepedal, or press the cancel button on the steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased whenthe cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
Adaptive Cruise Control
For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entiresection before using it.
The system operates on a radio frequency subject toFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules andwith Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an enhancement totraditional cruise control. It allows you to keep cruisecontrol engaged in moderate traffic conditions withouthaving to constantly reset your cruise control.ACC uses radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead inyour path, within a distance of 100 m (330 ft), andoperates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). When it isengaged by the driver, the system can apply limitedbraking or acceleration of the vehicle automatically tomaintain a selected follow distance to the vehicle ahead.Braking is limited to 2.45 m/sec2 (0.25 g’s) ofdeceleration, which is comparable to moderate
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application of the vehicle’s brakes. To disengage ACC,apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, thevehicle will react like traditional cruise control.
{WARNING:
Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard braking
or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It will not
respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians or
animals. When you are approaching a vehicle or
object, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time
to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision.
Your complete attention is always required while
driving and you should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes. For more information, see
Defensive Driving on page 5-2.
{WARNING:
•On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control
may not detect a vehicle ahead. You couldcrash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not useAdaptive Cruise Control on winding roads.
•Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to
slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crashwhen you are driving in conditions wherevehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead ofyou, enter your lane, or cross your vehicle’spath. If you are driving in these conditions, donot use Adaptive Cruise Control. The warningbeep and alert symbol may indicate that youare driving in conditions where AdaptiveCruise Control should not be used. See“Alerting the Driver” in this section.
•On slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction
can cause needless wheel spinning, and youcould lose control. Do not use cruise controlon slippery roads.
WARNING: (Continued)
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WARNING: (Continued)
•When weather limits visibility, such as when in
fog, rain, or snow conditions, Adaptive CruiseControl performance is limited. There may notbe enough distance to adapt to the changingtraffic conditions. Do not use cruise controlwhen visibility is low.
The ACCs are located on the steering wheel.
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of thesteering wheel.
](On):Press to turn the system on.
+ Res (Resume/Accelerate):Press to make thevehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increasethe set speed when ACC is already active.
Set–:Press to set the speed or to decrease the setspeed when ACC is already active.
[(Cancel):Press to cancel ACC.
+GAP (Increase Following Distance):Press toincrease the distance between your vehicle and othervehicles.
!GAP (Decrease Following Distance):Press todecrease the distance between your vehicle and othervehicles.
ACC will not work if the master cylinder brake fluid levelis low.
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Engaging ACC With the Set Button
{WARNING:
If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control switch
on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not want
to. You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control switch off until
you want to use cruise control.
The set speed is selected by the driver. This is thespeed your vehicle will travel if there is no vehicledetected in its path.
To set ACC, do the following:
1. Press the]button.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
3. Press in the SET– button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Once ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes ifit detects a vehicle ahead is too close or movingslower than your vehicle.
The on symbol is located on the display at the top of theinstrument panel to the right of the driver. When the onsymbol is lit on the display, it indicates that ACC is active.
A message on the DIC will also display when ACC isset. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67.
Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds,and weather conditions when adjusting your set speed.
If the vehicle is in ACC when the traction controlsystem begins to limit wheel spin, the ACC willautomatically disengage. SeeTraction Control System(TCS) on page 5-6andStabiliTrak®System onpage 5-5. When road conditions allow you to safely useit again, the ACC can be turned back on.
Increasing Set Speed While Using ACC
There are two ways to increase the set speed:
•Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed.
Press the SET– button and then release thebutton and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle willnow cruise at the higher speed.
•Press the +RES button. Hold it there until the
desired set speed is displayed on the DriverInformation Center (DIC), then release the switch.To increase the set speed in very small amounts,move the switch briefly to +RES. Each timethis is done, the set speed increasesby 1 km/h (1 mph).
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