2010 CADILLAC DTS light

See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can servicePASS-Key®III+ to get a new key blank that is cutexactly as the ignition key that operates the system.
To program the new key:
1. Verify that the new key has a1stamped on it.
2. Insert the original, already programmed, key in theignition and start the engine. If the engine will notstart, see your dealer/retailer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key toLOCK/OFF, and remove the key.
4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it tothe ON/RUN position within five seconds of turningthe original key to LOCK/OFF.
The security light will turn off once the key hasbeen programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are tobe programmed.
If you lose or damage your PASS-Key®III+ key, seeyour dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can servicePASS-Key®III+ to have a new key made.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms ordeactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:The vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the long run ifyou follow these guidelines:
•Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or
slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do notmake full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting tobrake or slow the vehicle.
•Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time the new brakelinings are not yet broken in. Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear andearlier replacement. Follow this breaking-inguideline every time you get new brake linings.
•Do not tow a trailer during break-in. SeeTowing
a Trailer on page 5-26for the trailer towingcapabilities of your vehicle and moreinformation.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can begradually increased.
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C (ON/RUN):This position is where the key returns toafter the vehicle is started. This position displayssome of the warning and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in theACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engineoff. You may not be able to start the vehicle if the batteryis allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
A warning chime will sound and the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) will display DRIVER DOOR OPENwhen the driver door is opened if the ignition is inLOCK/OFF, ACC/ACCESSORY and the key is in theignition. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67for more information.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up to10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off:
•Audio System
•Audio Steering Wheel Controls
•Power Windows
•Sunroof (if equipped)
Power to these accessories will work up to 10 minutesor until the driver’s door is opened. For an additional10 minutes of power, close all the doors and turn the keyto ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Theengine will not start in any other position. To restart theengine when the vehicle is already moving, useN (Neutral) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicleis moving. If you do, you could damage thetransmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicleis stopped.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn theignition to START. When the engine starts, let goof the key. The idle speed will slow down asthe engine warms. Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it. Operate the engine andtransmission gently to allow the oil to warm upand lubricate all moving parts.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal islocated to the left of theregular brake pedal,near the driver door.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown, then push the parking brake pedal down.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light onthe instrument panel cluster should come on. If itdoes not, you need to have the vehicle serviced.
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set,the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greaterthan 5 mph (8 km/h). The brake light will come on andstay on until the parking brake is released. SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 4-52for moreinformation.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down.When you lift your foot off the parking brake pedal,the pedal will follow your foot to the released position.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on canoverheat the brake system and cause prematurewear or damage to brake system parts. Make surethat the parking brake is fully released and the brakewarning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,seeTowing a Trailer on page 5-26.
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearviewmirror with a compass display. Automatic dimmingreduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle.The dimming feature comes on and the indicator lightilluminates each time the vehicle is started.
O(On/Off):Press and holdOfor about three
seconds to turn the dimming feature and compassdisplay on or off.
AUTO3(Vehicles with Intellibeam™):Press and
hold for approximately three seconds to turn thecompass display on or off. SeeExterior Lamps onpage 4-25for more information.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use asoft towel dampened with water.
Compass
Compass Operation
PressOor AUTO3, depending on the vehicle, to
turn the compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on, aftera few seconds, the mirror will display the compassheading. The compass automatically calibrates as thevehicle is driven.
Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds, the display does not show thecorrect direction, (for example, N for North), theremay be a strong magnetic field interfering with thecompass. Interference can be caused by a magneticantenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or asimilar magnetic item.
The compass can be placed in calibration mode
manually by pressing and holdingOor AUTO3,
depending on the vehicle, until a C is shown inthe compass display.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle incircles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the displayreads a direction.
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The front display is located on top of the instrumentpanel to the right of the driver. The front display will haveeither three or six lights to provide distance andsystem information. With Adaptive Cruise control (ACC),it will have three lights along with the ACC lights.Without ACC, it will have six lights. High-toned beepsfrom the front speakers are for objects detected near thefront bumper.
The rear display is located near the rear window andcan be seen by looking over your right shoulder.The rear display uses three color-coded lights to providedistance and system information. Low-toned beepsfrom the rear speakers are for the rear bumper.
How the System Works
UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved out of P (Park). The system does not work at aforward or reverse speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
To be detected, objects must be at least 25.4 cm (10 in.)off the ground and below hood or trunk level. Objectsmust also be within 1.2 m (4 ft.) in front of thevehicle and 2.5 m (8 ft.) from the rear bumper. Thisdistance may be less during warmer or humid weather.
When backing up, if objects are detected at thesame time near both the front and rear bumpers, bothcolor-coded light displays will notify you of objects closeto each bumper. If there are objects detected nearboth bumpers, the beeps will only be sounded to notifythat objects are close to the rear bumper. However,if while the vehicle is backing up and an object comeswithin 0.3 m (1 ft.) of the front bumper, and at the sametime there is another object further than 0.3 m (1 ft.)from the rear bumper, then the beeps will only besounded to notify you of the closer object that is nearthe front bumper.
The system can be disabled using the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). See “Parking Assist” underDIC Operationand Displays on page 4-62for more information.
Front Parking AssistDisplay
Rear Parking AssistDisplay
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Moving Forward
When the vehicle is started, the front display will brieflyilluminate to let you know the system is working.
The following describes what will occur with the frontdisplay as you get closer to a object detected in the frontof the vehicle:
DescriptionMetric English
amber/amber lightsACC — one amber light1.2 m4 ft
four amber lightsACC — two amber lights1.0 m40 in
four amber/ two red lightsACC — two amberlights/one red light0.6 m23 in
four amber/ two red lightsflashing and beep forfive secondsACC — two amberlights/one red lightflashing and beep forfive seconds
0.3 m1 ft
Backing
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) comes onautomatically when the shift lever is moved intoR (Reverse). The rear display will then briefly illuminateto let you know the system is working.
The following describes what will occur with the reardisplay as you get closer to an object detected inthe rear of your vehicle:
DescriptionMetric English
amber light2.5 m8 ft.
amber/amber lights1.0 m40 in.
amber/amber/red lightsand continuous beepingfor five seconds0.6 m23 in.
amber/amber/red lightsflashing and continuousbeeping for five seconds0.3 m1 ft.
The system can be disabled through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). See “Parking Assist” underDIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62for moreinformation.
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When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporarycondition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF will bedisplayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown onthe rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved intoR (Reverse). This occurs under the following conditions:
•The driver disables the system.
•The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the
vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow,ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle on page 6-95.
•A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or
an object was hanging out of the trunk during thelast drive cycle, the red light may illuminate inthe rear display. Once the attached object isremoved, URPA will return to normal operation.
•A tow bar is attached to the vehicle.
•The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
•Other conditions may affect system performance,
such as vibrations from a jackhammer or thecompression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled after driving forward atleast 25 km/h (15 mph), take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system. Read this entire section before using the system.
{WARNING:
SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not
replace driver vision. SBZA does not detect:
•Vehicles outside the side blind zones which
may be rapidly approaching.
•Pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals.
Failure to use proper care when changing lanesmay result in damage to the vehicle, injury, ordeath. Always check the outside and rearviewmirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use theturn signal before changing lanes.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blindzone, amber SBZA displays will light up in the sidemirrors. This indicates that it may be unsafe to changelanes. Before making a lane change, always checkthe SBZA display, check the outside and rearviewmirrors, look over your shoulder for vehicles andhazards, and use the turn signal.
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SBZA Detection Zones
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately onelane over from both sides of the vehicle, 3.5 m (11 ft).This zone starts at each side mirror and goes backapproximately 5 m (16 ft). The height of the zone isapproximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2.0 m (6 ft) offthe ground.
The SBZA detection zones do not change if the vehicleis towing a trailer. So be extra careful when changinglanes while towing a trailer.
How the System Works
When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displayswill briefly come on to indicate that the system isoperating. While driving forward, the left or right sidemirror SBZA display will light up if a vehicle is detected inthat blind zone. If you activate a turn signal and a vehiclehas been detected on the same side, the SBZA displaywill flash to give you extra warning not to change lanes.
SBZA displays do not come on while the vehicle isapproaching or passing other vehicles. At speedsgreater then 20 mph (32 km/h), SBZA displays maycome on when a vehicle you have passed remains in ordrops back into the detection zone.
SBZA can be disabled through the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)on page 4-61for more information. If the SBZAis disabled by the driver, the SBZA mirror displays willnot light up during normal driving.
Left Side Mirror DisplayRight Side MirrorDisplay
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