2010 CADILLAC DTS radio

Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Initial Drive Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17Bluetooth®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
Performance and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21StabiliTrak®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23OnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
Section 1 In Brief
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Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
O:Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to
increase or decrease the volume.
BAND:Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™. Theselection displays.
a:Turn to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press to seek or scan stations.
4(XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3/WMA, and RDS
Features):Press this button to display additional textinformation related to the current FM-RDS or XM station,or MP3/WMA song. When information is not available,No Info displays.
For more information about these and other radiofeatures, seeAudio System(s) on page 4-88.
Storing a Favorite Station
For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of 36 stationscan be stored as favorites using the six softkeys locatedbelow the radio station frequency tabs and by usingthe radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up tosix pages of favorites, each having six favorite stationsavailable per page. Each page of favorites can containany combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.
SeeRadio(s) (MP3) on page 4-92.
Radio with CD
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Setting the Clock
The vehicle has an analog clock as well as the digitalradio clock. At the time of new vehicle delivery, thedigital radio clock display should be disabled. To use thedigital radio clock and the analog clock, see detailedinstructions inSetting the Clock on page 4-89for yourspecific audio system.
The radio clock and analog clock are not synchronized.Occasionally you might need to set the digital radioclock using the procedure below to synchronizeboth clocks.
Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio Clock
(Single CD Player)
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press theHbutton until the clock and date setting
menus appear.
3. Press the pushbutton located under the forwardarrow tab until the menu for default clock anddate settings appear.
4. Press the pushbutton located under the currentlydisplayed status of either ON or OFF. The ONdisplay indicates the radio clock display is disabledand the OFF display indicates the radio clockdisplay is enabled. Press this pushbutton to togglethe radio clock display on or off.
Setting the Time and Date
(Single CD Player)
1. Turn the radio on.
2. PressHand HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY
(hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.
3. Press the pushbutton located below any one of thetabs that you want to change.
4. Increase or decrease the time or date by
turningaclockwise or counterclockwise.
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Satellite Radio
XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadianprovinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety ofprogramming and commercial-free music,coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, refer to:
•www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
•www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See “XM Satellite Radio Service” underRadio(s) (MP3)on page 4-92.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input, located on theaudio faceplate. External devices such as iPod®,laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, etc. canbe connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm(1/8 in) input jack.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” underRadio(s)(MP3) on page 4-92.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, these controlsare located on the rightside of the steering wheel.
w:Press to go to the next radio station stored as a
favorite, or the next track, if a CD/DVD is playing.
bg:Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longerthan two seconds to interact with OnStar®or Bluetooth®
systems.
+e!e: Increases or decreases volume.
cx:Press to go to the previous radio station stored
as a favorite, the next track, if a CD/DVD is playing,to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call.
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SRCE:Press to switch between the radio, CD, and forvehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
¨:Press seek the next radio station, or to select
tracks on a CD or DVD.
For more information, seeAudio Steering WheelControls on page 4-119.
Bluetooth®
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, itallows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phoneto make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’saudio system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired withthe in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used inthe vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, seeBluetooth®on page 4-108.
Navigation System
The vehicle’s navigation system provides detailed mapsof most major freeways and roads throughout theUnited States and Canada. After a destination has beenset, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions forreaching the destination. In addition, the systemcan help locate a variety of points of interest (POI),such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See the vehicle’s Navigation System manual for moreinformation.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of theinstrument panel cluster. It shows the status of manyvehicle systems and enables access to thepersonalization menu.
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Location information about the vehicle is only availableif the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed andavailable.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,including adequate battery power, for the OnStarequipment to operate. There are other problems OnStarcannot control that may prevent OnStar from providingOnStar service at any particular time or place. Someexamples are damage to important parts of the vehiclein a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather orwireless phone network congestion.
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can beused to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-119for moreinformation.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dialnumbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phoneextensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for moreinformation.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisorcannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system
may not be functioning properly. PressQand request
a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light isappearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and
all services have been deactivated. PressQto confirm
that the OnStar equipment is active.
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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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PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-20forinformation regarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rules andRSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation
Your vehicle has PASS-Key®III+ (PersonalizedAutomotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.PASS-Key®III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed when the keyis removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically disarmed when the key isturned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or STARTfrom the LOCK/OFF position.
You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system.
The security light will come on if there is a problemwith arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
When the PASS-Key®III+ system senses that someoneis using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle fromstarting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to startthe vehicle will be discouraged because of the highnumber of electrical key codes.
If the engine does not start and the security light comeson when trying to start the vehicle, there may be aproblem with your theft-deterrent system. Turnthe ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears tobe undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,you may also want to check the fuse, seeFusesand Circuit Breakers on page 6-101. If the engine stilldoes not start with the other key, your vehicle needsservice. If your vehicle does start, the first key may befaulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service thePASS-Key®III+ to have a new key made. In anemergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
It is possible for the PASS-Key®III+ decoder to “learn”the transponder value of a new or replacement key.Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle.The following procedure is for programming additionalkeys only. If all the currently programmed keys arelost or do not operate, you must see your dealer/retaileror a locksmith who can service PASS-Key®III+ tohave keys made and programmed to the system.
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