2010 CADILLAC DTS service

STABILITRAK NOT READY
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message may displayand the Traction Control System and StabiliTrak WarningLight on the instrument panel cluster may be on after firstdriving the vehicle and exceeding 30 km/h (19 mph) for30 seconds. The StabiliTrak system is not functional untilthe light has turned off. SeeStabiliTrak®System onpage 5-5for more information.
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE
THROTTLE
This message displays when your vehicle’s throttlesystem is not functioning properly. Have your vehicleserviced by your dealer/retailer.
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This symbol appears withthis message.
This message displays if the content theft-deterrentsystem has detected a break-in attempt while you wereaway from your vehicle. SeeContent Theft-Deterrenton page 3-19for more information.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the fuel cap has not beenfully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to ensure that itis on and tightened properly.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS) is re-learning the tire positions on yourvehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned afterrotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-62,Tire PressureMonitor System on page 6-57, andInflation - TirePressure on page 6-54for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the Traction ControlSystem (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your drivingaccordingly. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) onpage 5-6for more information.
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Finding a Station
BAND:Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™.The selection displays.
a(Tune):Turn to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the arrows to go to the next or to
the previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow forthree seconds until a beep sounds. The radio goes to astation, plays for a few seconds, then goes to thenext station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with astrong signal that are in the selected band.
4(Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service,
MP3/WMA, and RDS Features):Press this button todisplay additional text information related to thecurrent FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3/WMA song. Achoice of additional information such as: Channel, Song,Artist, CAT (category) can display. Continue pressingthe information button to highlight the desired label,or press the pushbutton positioned under any one of thetabs and the information about that tab displays.
When information is not available, No Info displays.
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio stationfavorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favoritestations using the presets, favorites button, andsteering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature.SeeDefensive Driving on page 5-2.
FAV (Favorites):A maximum of 36 stations can beprogrammed as favorites using the six pushbuttonspositioned below the radio station frequency tabs andby using the radio favorites page button. Press theFAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites,each having six favorite stations available per page.Each page of favorites can contain any combination ofAM, FM, or XM stations. To store a station as afavorite:
1. Tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page whereyou want the station stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until abeep sounds. When that pushbutton is pressedand released, the station that was set, returns.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio stationyou want stored as a favorite.
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The radio does not let you remove or add categorieswhile the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The CAT button also toggles between compressedand uncompressed audio when a mixed disc is present.See “Compressed Audio” later in this section.
Radio Message
Locked:This message displays when theTHEFTLOCK®system has locked up the radio. Takethe vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot becorrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programmingand commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and indigital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receivethe XM service. For more information, contact XM atwww.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. andwww.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 4-107later in thissection for further detail.
Playing a CD (Single CD Player)
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer pulls it in and the CD should begin playing.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radiois turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped,if it was the last selected audio source.
When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. Aseach new track starts to play the track number displays.
Care of CDs
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduceddue to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the qualityof the music that has been recorded, and the way theCD-R has been handled. Handle them carefully.Store CD-R(s) in their original cases or other protectivecases and away from direct sunlight and dust. TheCD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If thesurface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,or scratched, the CD does not play properly or notat all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD whilehandling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDsby grasping the outer edges or the edge of the holeand the outer edge.
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XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels, orany others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM Updating:The encryption code in the receiver isbeing updated, and no action is required. This processshould take no longer than 30 seconds.
No XM Signal:The system is functioning correctly, butthe vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, thesignal should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is acquiring andprocessing audio and text data. No action is needed.This message should disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air:This channel is not currently inservice. Tune in to another channel.
Channel Unauth:This channel is blocked or cannot bereceived with your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavail:This previously assigned channel isno longer assigned. Tune to another station. If thisstation was one of the presets, choose another stationfor that preset button.
No Artist Info:No artist information is available at thistime on this channel. The system is working properly.
No Title Info:No song title information is availableat this time on this channel. The system is workingproperly.
No CAT Info:No category information is available atthis time on this channel. The system is workingproperly.
No Information:No text or informational messages areavailable at this time on this channel. The system isworking properly.
CAT Not Found:There are no channels available forthe selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked:The XM receiver in the vehiclecould have previously been in another vehicle. Forsecurity purposes, XM receivers cannot be swappedbetween vehicles. If this message is received afterhaving the vehicle serviced, check with yourdealer/retailer.
XM Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this messagealternates with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label.This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned tochannel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consultwith your dealer/retailer.
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Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phoneand enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
•Pressbgto answer an incoming call when
another call is active. The original call is placedon hold.
•Pressbgagain to return to the original call.
•To ignore the incoming call, continue with the
original call with no action.
•Presscxto disconnect the current call and
switch to the call on hold.
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetoothphone and enabled by the wireless service carrierto work.
1. While on a call pressbg. The system responds
with “Ready” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Three-way call”. The system responds with“Three-way call, please say dial or call”.
3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number ofthe third party to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, pressbgto link all
the callers together.
Ending a Call
Presscxto end a call.
Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can bemuted so that the person on the other end of thecall cannot hear them.
To Mute a call
1. Pressbg. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Mute Call”. The system responds with “Callmuted”.
To Cancel Mute
1. Pressbg. The system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Mute Call”. The systemresponds with “Resuming call”.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur duringnormal radio reception if items such as cell phonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and externalelectronic devices are plugged into the accessorypower outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug theitem from the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range can cause stationfrequencies to interfere with each other. For better radioreception, most AM radio stations boost the power levelsduring the day, and then reduce these levels during thenight. Static can also occur when things like storms andpower lines interfere with radio reception. When thishappens, try reducing the treble on the radio.
FM Stereo
FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles(16 to 65 km). Although the radio has a built-in electroniccircuit that automatically works to reduce interference,some static can occur, especially around tall buildings orhills, causing the sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio receptionfrom coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States,and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills caninterfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound tofade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing underheavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may causeloss of the XM signal for a period of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause interference with thevehicle’s radio. This interference may occur whenmaking or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’sbattery, or simply having the phone on. This interferencecauses an increased level of static while listening tothe radio. If static is received while listening to the radio,unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.
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The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrumentpanel cluster will flash when the system is operating.SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning Lighton page 4-54andStabiliTrak®Indicator Light onpage 4-54for more information. The system may beheard or felt while it is working. This is normal.
The SERVICE STABILITRAK message is displayed andthe TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrumentpanel cluster comes on if there is a problem with thesystem. When this light and the SERVICESTABILITRAK message are on, the system is notworking. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) thatlimits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery roadconditions. The system operates only if it senses that thefront wheels are spinning too much or beginning to losetraction. When this happens, the system works the frontbrakes and reduces engine power (by closing the throttleand managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin.
The TCS and StabiliTrak®
light will flash when thesystem is limitingwheel spin.
The system may be heard or felt while it is working, butthis is normal. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)Warning Light on page 4-54for more information.
If the vehicle is in cruise control when TCS begins tolimit wheel spin, the cruise control will automaticallydisengage. The cruise control may be re-engaged whenroad conditions allow. SeeCruise Control on page 4-12.
The SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message inthe DIC and the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light comes onif there is a problem with the traction control system.SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67.
When this light and the SERVICE TRACTIONCONTROL message are on, the system will not limitwheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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To turn the system off oron, press and release thisbutton located in frontof the shift lever.
TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle isstarted. To limit wheel spin, especially in slipperyroad conditions, always leave the system turned on.TCS can be turned off if needed.
The system can be turned on or off at any time bypressing the TCS button. The DIC will displayTRACTION CONTROL OFF when the button is pressed,and part of the traction control system is disabled.The vehicle will still have brake-traction control, but willnot be able to use the engine speed managementsystem. System noises may be heard as a result of thebrake-traction control working. If the controller detectsexcessive wheel spin in this mode, the TCS/StabiliTraklight may blink.
It is recommended to leave the system on for normaldriving conditions, but it may be necessary to turnthe system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice orsnow, and you want to “rock” the vehicle to attempt tofree it. SeeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, orSnow on page 5-17.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affectthe vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories andModifications on page 6-3for more information.
Magnetic Ride Control™
The vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control thatautomatically adjusts the ride of the vehicle. Thecontroller receives input from the system to determinethe proper ride. If the controller detects a problem withinthe system, the Driver Information Center (DIC)displays a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message.SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67for more information. If this message appears, have thevehicle serviced at your dealer/retailer.
Electronically Controlled Air Ride
Suspension
Professional Vehicles may have Electronically ControlledAir Suspension. The air ride controller receives inputfrom the system to determine the proper ride. Ifthe controller detects a problem with the system, theDIC will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSmessage. If this message appears, have the vehicleserviced at your dealer/retailer.
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