2010 CADILLAC DTS key

Dinghy Towing
Notice:If the vehicle is towed with all four wheelson the ground, the drivetrain components couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all fourwheels on the ground. Use a dolly if the vehiclemust be towed. See “Dolly Towing” later in this sectionfor more information.
Dolly Towing
The vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow thevehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Put the gear shift lever in P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-aheadposition with a clamping device designed for towing.
5. Remove the key from the ignition.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/oremit chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, manyfluids, and some component wear by-productscontain and/or emit these chemicals.
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbaginitiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteriescontained in remote keyless transmitters, maycontain perchlorate materials. Special handling may benecessary. For additional information, seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Doing Your Own Service Work
{WARNING:
You can be injured and the vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it.
•Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts, andtools before attempting any vehiclemaintenance task.
•Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. English and metric fastenerscan be easily confused. If the wrong fastenersare used, parts can later break or fall off. Youcould be hurt.
If doing some of your own service work, use the properservice manual. It tells you much more about how toservice the vehicle than this manual can. To orderthe proper service manual, seeService PublicationsOrdering Information on page 8-17.
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting todo your own service work, seeServicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2-72.
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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Wheneverthe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situation occurswhere the oil is changed prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message in the Driver Information Center (DIC)being turned on, reset the system.
After the oil has been changed, the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message must be reset:
1. Turn the key to the ON/RUN position withoutstarting the engine.
2. Press the INFO button on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) until OIL LIFE REMAINING isdisplayed. SeeDIC Operation and Displays onpage 4-62.
3. Press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100%is displayed. This resets the oil life indicator.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comesback on when the vehicle is started, the engine oillife system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Cleanyour skin and nails with soap and water, or a goodhand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing orrags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’swarnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If youchange your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from thefilter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting itin the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or intostreams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to aplace that collects used oil.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 6-12forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filter.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the MaintenanceIIintervals and replace it at the first oil change after each50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. SeeScheduledMaintenance on page 7-3for more information. If youare driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filterat each engine oil change.
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Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluidreservoir is located next tothe underhood fuseblock on the passengerside of the vehicle.SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 6-12for more informationon location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in the system oryou hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicate a problem. Have the system inspectedand repaired.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering fluid:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartmentcool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a cleanrag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level onthe dipstick.
The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. Ifnecessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up tothe mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, seeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-8.Always use the proper fluid.
Notice:Use of the incorrect fluid may damage thevehicle and the damages may not be covered bythe vehicle’s warranty. Always use the correct fluidlisted inRecommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 7-8.
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•The TPMS sensor matching process was started
but not completed or not completed successfullyafter rotating the vehicle’s tires. The DIC messageand TPMS malfunction light should go off oncethe TPMS sensor matching process is performedsuccessfully. See “TPMS Sensor Matching Process”later in this section.
•One or more TPMS sensors are missing or
damaged. The DIC message and the TPMSmalfunction light should go off when the TPMSsensors are installed and the sensor matchingprocess is performed successfully. See yourdealer/retailer for service.
•Replacement tires or wheels do not match your
vehicle’s original equipment tires or wheels.Tires and wheels other than those recommendedfor your vehicle could prevent the TPMS fromfunctioning properly. SeeBuying New Tires onpage 6-64.
•Operating electronic devices or being near facilities
using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMScould cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning it cannot detect or signala low tire condition. See your dealer/retailer forservice if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC messagecomes on and stays on.
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one ormore of the TPMS sensors, the identification codeswill need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positionsin the following order: driver side front tire, passengerside front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driverside rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See yourdealer/retailer for service.
The TPMS sensors can also be matched to eachtire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire’sair pressure. If increasing the tire’s air pressure, donot exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated onthe tire’s sidewall.
To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use thepointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressuregage, or a key.
You have two minutes to match the first tire/wheelposition, and five minutes overall to match all fourtire/wheel positions. If it takes longer than two minutes,to match the first tire and wheel, or more than fiveminutes to match all four tire and wheel positions thematching process stops and you need to start over.
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The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with theengine off.
3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter’slock and unlock buttons at the same time forapproximately five seconds. The horn sounds twiceto signal the receiver is in relearn mode andTIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on theDIC screen.
4. Start with the driver side front tire.
5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem.Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing ordecreasing the tire’s air pressure for five seconds,or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp,which may take up to 30 seconds to sound,confirms that the sensor identification code hasbeen matched to this tire and wheel position.
6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeatthe procedure in Step 5.
7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeatthe procedure in Step 5.
8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat theprocedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times toindicate the sensor identification code has beenmatched to the driver side rear tire, and theTPMS sensor matching process is no longer active.The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on theDIC display screen goes off.
9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressurelevel as indicated on the Tire and LoadingInformation label.
11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
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FusesUsage
8Steering Wheel Illumination
9Front Heated/Cooled Seat Module
10Run 2 - Heated/Cooled Seats
11Rear Heated Seat Module
12RPA Module
13PASS-Key®III System
14Unlock/Lock Module
15Magnetic Ride Control
16Not Used
17Sunroof
18Body Control Module (BCM) Dim
19Body Control Module (BCM)
20Run 1-Heated Steering Wheel
21Ignition Switch
22Driver Door Module
23Rear Lumbar
24Electronic Leveling Control Module
25Body Control Module(Left Turn Signal)
26Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary PowerOutlet
FusesUsage
27Navigation (Optional)
28Retained Accessory Power 1 (RAP)
29Passenger Door Module
30Sensing and Diagnostic Module
31Accessory Power Outlets
32Body Control Module (BCM)(Inadvertent)
33Retained Accessory Power 2 (RAP)
34Canister Vent Solenoid
35Body Control Module (Courtesy)
36Body Control Module(Right Turn Signal)
37Trunk Release
38Amplifier, Radio
39Body Control Module (CHMSL)
40Body Control Module
41Stoplamp (optional)
42OnStar®Module
43Body Modules
44Radio
45Door Unlatch (optional)
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•Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system mustbe repaired and the fluid level checked.
•Engine air cleaner filter inspection. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6-17.
•Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
•Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts orsigns of wear.
•Engine cooling system inspection. Visual inspection
of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps andreplacement, if needed.
•Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear,
cracking, or contamination and windshield and wiperblade cleaning, if contaminated. SeeWindshieldand Wiper Blades on page 6-97. Worn or damagedwiper blade replacement. SeeWindshield WiperBlade Replacement on page 6-44.
•Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders,
console hinges, and glove box door hingeslubrication. SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants on page 7-8. More frequent lubricationmay be required when vehicle is exposed to acorrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with aclean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, andnot stick or squeak.
•Restraint system component check. SeeChecking
the Restraint Systems on page 2-74.
•Automatic transmission fluid level check and adding
fluid, if needed. SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluidon page 6-19.
Additional Required Services
At Each Fuel Stop
•Engine oil level check. SeeEngine Oil on
page 6-13.
•Engine coolant level check. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-23.
•Windshield washer fluid level check. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 6-31.
Once a Month
•Tire inflation check. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 6-54.
•Tire wear inspection. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 6-62.
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