2010 CADILLAC DTS ECO mode

Climate Controls
A. Fan Control
B. Display
C. Air Delivery Mode
Control
D. Driver and
Passenger
Temperature
Controls
E. Air Conditioning
F. Outside Air or AUX
G. Air Recirculation
H. PASS (Passenger
Climate Control)
I. Rear Window
Defogger
SeeDual Climate Control System on page 4-36. Forvehicles with rear climate control, seeRear ClimateControl System on page 4-42.
Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with RearClimate Control
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What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends anelectrical signal triggering a release of gas fromthe inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causingthe bag to break out of the cover and deploy. Theinflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part ofthe airbag module.
Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steeringwheel and instrument panel. For vehicles withseat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbagmodules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to thedoor. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there areairbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle, near theside windows that have occupant seating positions.
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel orthe instrument panel. In moderate to severe sidecollisions, even belted occupants can contact the insideof the vehicle.
Airbags supplement the protection provided by safetybelts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of theimpact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body,stopping the occupant more gradually. Seat-mountedside impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the forceof the impact more evenly over the occupant’supper body.
But airbags would not help in many types of collisions,primarily because the occupant’s motion is nottoward those airbags. SeeWhen Should an AirbagInflate? on page 2-63for more information.
Airbags should never be regarded as anything morethan a supplement to safety belts.
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{WARNING:
A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may
have also damaged important functions in the
vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and
steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears
to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may
be concealed damage that could make it difficult
to safely operate the vehicle.
Use caution if you should attempt to restart the
engine after a crash has occurred.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from theright front passenger airbag.
•Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an
airbag inflates, you will need some new parts forthe airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbagsystem will not be there to help protect you inanother crash. A new system will include airbagmodules and possibly other parts. The servicemanual for your vehicle covers the need to replaceother parts.
•The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic
module which records information after a crash.SeeVehicle Data Recording and Privacy onpage 8-18andEvent Data Recorders on page 8-19.
•Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag
systems. Improper service can mean that anairbag system will not work properly. See yourdealer/retailer for service.
Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for theright front passenger position. The passenger airbagstatus indicator will be visible on the overhead consolewhen the vehicle is started.
The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,are visible during the system check. If you are usingremote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle froma distance, you may not see the system check.
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Express-Down/Up Windows
Windows with the express feature allow the windows tobe raised and lowered all the way without holdingthe switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activatethe express feature.
The express mode can be canceled at any time bybriefly pressing or pulling the switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
If any object is in the path of the window whenthe express-up is active, the window will stop at theobstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position.Weather conditions such as severe icing may alsocause the window to auto-reverse. The windowwill return to normal operation once the obstructionor condition is removed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
{WARNING:
If express override is activated, the window will not
reverse automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be damaged. Before
you use express override, make sure that all people
and obstructions are clear of the window path.
In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can beoverridden in a supervised mode. Hold the windowswitch all the way up to the second position. The windowwill rise for as long as the switch is held. Once theswitch is released, the express mode is re-activated.
In this mode, the window can still close on an object inits path. Use care when using the override mode.
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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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Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)
This vehicle may have the Universal Home RemoteSystem. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode(LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remotebuttons, follow the instructions below.
This system provides a way to replace up to three remotecontrol transmitters used to activate devices such asgarage door openers, security systems, and homeautomation devices.
Do not use this system with any garage door openerthat does not have the stop and reverse feature.This includes any garage door opener modelmanufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely before attempting toprogram the transmitter. Because of the steps involved,it may be helpful to have another person assist withprogramming the transmitter.
Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitterfor use in other vehicles, as well as, for futureprogramming. Only the original remote controltransmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. Theprogrammed buttons should be erased when thevehicle is sold or the lease ends. See “Erasing UniversalHome Remote Buttons” later in this section.
Park the vehicle outside of the garage whenprogramming a garage door. Be sure that people andobjects are clear of the garage door or gate that is beingprogrammed.
Programming Universal Home
Remote — Rolling Code
For questions or help programming the Universal HomeRemote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go tolearcar2u.com.
Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are RollingCode units.
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2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from leftto right as follows:
•When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.”
•When a switch is in the down position, write
“Right.”
•If a switch is set between the up and down
position, write “Middle.”
The switch settings written down in Step 2 nowbecome the button strokes to be entered into theUniversal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure toenter the switch settings written down in Step 2, inorder from left to right, into the Universal HomeRemote, when completing Step 4.
3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all threebuttons at the same time for about three seconds.Release the buttons to put the Universal HomeRemote into programming mode.
4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter eachswitch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’sUniversal Home Remote. You will have two andone-half minutes to complete Step 4. Nowpress one button on the Universal Home Remotefor each switch setting as follows:
•If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in
the vehicle.
•If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in
the vehicle.
•If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in
the vehicle.
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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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