2010 CADILLAC DTS Owners Manual

Automatic Operation
« A ª(Fan Control):Press until AUTO appears on
the display to place the system in automatic mode.When automatic operation is active, the systemautomatically controls the fan speed. If in auto fanmode, pressing the up arrow button will cancelautomatic operation and places the system in manualmode. If in auto mode, pressing the down arrow will turnthe rear climate control system off.
«Nª(Air Delivery Mode Control):Press until
AUTO appears on the display to place the systemin automatic mode. When automatic operation is active,the system controls the air delivery mode.
Manual Operation
« A ª(Fan Control):Press to increase or decrease
the fan speed.
«bª(Temperature Control):Press to increase or
decrease the temperature for the rear seat passengers.Once the rear temperature setting is changed fromfollowing the front temperature setting, it will no longerfollow changes to the front temperature setting untilthe front climate control AUX button resets it.
«Nª(Air Delivery Mode Control):Press these
buttons to change the air delivery mode. If in AUTOair delivery mode, pressing the up arrow buttonwill cancel automatic operation and place the system inmanual mode.
Y(Vent):Air is directed to the upper outlets.
%(Bi-Level):Air is divided between the upper outlets
and the floor outlets.
[(Floor):Air is directed to the floor outlets.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air filter traps most of thepollen from the air entering the vehicle. The filtermay need to be changed periodically. For how often tochange the passenger compartment air filter, seeScheduled Maintenance on page 7-3.
The access panel for the passenger compartment airfilter is located under the hood near the windshield,on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
To access the passenger compartment air filter:
1. Use a tool to remove the cover. If the vehicle hastabs that allow the cover to be unlatched with yourfingers, a tool will not be needed for this step.
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2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located onthe inboard side of the air filter compartment tocarefully pry the pin out.
3. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the airfilter and the compartment wall on the outboardside of the vehicle. Then, push in to flatten the pinholding the air filter in place. Gently remove theair filter and any loose debris that may be inside theair filter compartment.
4. Insert the new air filter by pushing until you hear aclick. Then, reinstall the push pin and snap thecover into place.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gages can signal that something iswrong before it becomes serious enough to causean expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention tothe warning lights and gages could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there might be or there isa problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Somewarning lights come on briefly when the engine is startedto indicate they are working.
Gages can indicate when there might be or there is aproblem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gagesand warning lights work together to indicate a problemwith the vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays onwhile driving, or when one of the gages shows therecould be a problem, check the section that explains whatto do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to dorepairs can be costly and even dangerous.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
United States version shown, Canada similar
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Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer shows the speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).See “MPH (km)” underDIC Operation and Displays onpage 4-62for more information.
The odometer mileage can be checked without thevehicle running. The vehicle’s odometer works togetherwith the driver information center. Trip A and Trip Bcan be set on the odometer. See “Trip Fuel” underDIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62for moreinformation.
If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, thenew one is set to the correct mileage total of theold odometer.
Tachometer
This gage indicates theengine speed inrevolutions perminute (rpm).
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Safety Belt Reminders
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the engine is started, a chime sounds for severalseconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt,unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.
The safety belt light comeson and stays on forseveral seconds, thenflashes for several more.
This chime and light are repeated if the driver remainsunbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driversafety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor thelight comes on.
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Several seconds after the engine is started, a chimesounds for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. The passengersafety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comeson and stays on for several seconds and then flashesfor several more.
This chime and light arerepeated if the passengerremains unbuckled andthe vehicle is in motion.
If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither thechime nor the light comes on.
The front passenger safety belt warning light and chimemay turn on if an object is put on the seat such as abriefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or otherelectronic device. To turn off the warning light and orchime, remove the object from the seat or bucklethe safety belt.
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Airbag Readiness Light
The system checks the airbag’s electrical system forpossible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicatesthere is an electrical problem. The system checkincludes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbagmodules, the wiring and the crash sensing anddiagnostic module. For more information on the airbagsystem, seeAirbag System on page 2-58.
The airbag readiness lightflashes for a few secondswhen the engine isstarted. If the light doesnot come on then, have itfixed immediately.
{WARNING:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after the
vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it
means the airbag system might not be working
properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not
inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the
vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbagDriver Information Center (DIC) message can also comeon. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67for more information.
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