2010 CADILLAC DTS battery replacement

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-20forinformation regarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rules andRSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this:
•Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far
from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowyweather.
•Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left orright, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
•Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section.
•If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see
your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician forservice.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functionswork up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System on page 3-4.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):Press to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter.SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 3-7for additionalinformation.
With Remote Start(Without Remote StartSimilar)
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Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle willwork. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement canbe purchased and programmed through yourdealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter isprogrammed to the vehicle, all remaining transmittersmust also be programmed. Any lost or stolentransmitters no longer work once the new transmitter isprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to eighttransmitters programmed to it. See RELEARN REMOTEKEY underDIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY INREMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See“REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY” underDICWarnings and Messages on page 4-67for additionalinformation.
Notice:When replacing the battery, do not touchany of the circuitry on the transmitter. Staticfrom your body could damage the transmitter.
To replace the battery:
1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin objectinserted into the notch, located above themetal base.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up.Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
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PARKING ASSIST OFF
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and RearParking Assist (UFRPA) system, after the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park), this message displays to remindthe driver that the UFRPA system has been turnedoff. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge thismessage and clear it from the DIC display. To turn theUFRPA system back on, see “PARKING ASSIST”underDIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62. SeeUltrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)on page 3-40for more information.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This symbol appears withthis message.
This message displays when the passenger side frontdoor is not closed completely. Make sure that the door isclosed completely.
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY
This message displays when the Adaptive CruiseControl (ACC) system will not activate due to atemporary condition. Your vehicle does not requireservice. If this message appears when you attempt toactivate the system, continue driving for several minutesand then try activating the system again. SeeAdaptiveCruise Control on page 4-15for more information.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while you are matching aRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle.See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationon page 3-4andDIC Operation and Displays onpage 4-62for more information.
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the battery in the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.To replace the battery, see “Battery Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation onpage 3-4.
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Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . .6-4Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4Adding Equipment to the Outsideof the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Checking Things Under the Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-23Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27
Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-29Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-30Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-32Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-34Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-36
Headlamp Aiming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-40
Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-43High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .6-43
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-44
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-46Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-47Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-52Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-54High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-56Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-57Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-58Tire Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-62When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-64Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-64Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-66Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-67Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-68Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-68
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspectbrake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts inthe proper sequence to torque specifications inCapacities and Specifications on page 6-109.
Brake linings should always be replaced as completeaxle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does notreturn to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a sign that brake servicemight be required.
Brake Adjustment
Every time the brakes are applied, with or without thevehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When parts of the braking system are replaced — forexample, when the brake linings wear down and newones are installed — be sure to get new approvedreplacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes mightnot work properly.
For example, if someone puts in brake linings that arewrong for the vehicle, the balance between the front andrear brakes can change — for the worse. The brakingperformance expected can change in many other ways ifthe wrong replacement brake parts are installed.
Battery
Refer to the replacement number on the original batterylabel when a new battery is needed.
{DANGER:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
The battery is under the rear seat cushion. To accessthe battery, seeRear Underseat Fuse Block onpage 6-104. Access to the battery is not necessary tojump start the vehicle. SeeJump Starting on page 6-36.
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{WARNING:
A battery that is not properly vented can let
sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rear
seat cushion. These fumes can damage the rear
seat safety belt systems. You might not be able to
see this damage and the safety belts might not
provide the protection needed in a crash. If a
replacement battery is ever needed, it must be
vented in the same manner as the original battery.
Always make sure that the vent hose is properly
reattached before reinstalling the seat cushion.
To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, thevent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached tothe vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery andthe vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to thefloor pan (E).
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Cadillac Owner Privileges™
•Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
•Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock maybe available if you have OnStar®. For securityreasons, the driver must present identificationbefore this service is given.
•Emergency Tow From a Public Road or
Highway:Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer forwarranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash andcannot be driven. Assistance is also given whenthe vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.
•Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
flat tire with spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,must be in good condition and properly inflated.It is your responsibility for the repair or replacementof the tire if it is not covered by the warranty.
•Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
•Trip Routing Service:Detailed maps of North
America are provided when requested eitherwith the most direct route or the most scenic route.Additional travel information is also available.Allow three weeks for delivery.
•Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:If your
trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidentalexpenses may be reimbursed during the 5 year/100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain warrantyperiod. Items considered are hotel, meals, andrental car.
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Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-88Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119Navigation/Radio System,see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92Automatic TransmissionFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
B
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34Electric Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Inadvertent Power Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32Run-Down Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11Bluetooth®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108BrakeEmergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22Bulb ReplacementFog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11, 3-36CaliforniaPerchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiCapacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-109Carbon MonoxideEngine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
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