2016 CADILLAC CTS wipers

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18 In Brief
O:Turns off the exterior lamps.
The knob returns to the AUTO
position after it is released. Turn
to
Oagain to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0155
and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 157.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
move the lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Use this setting for intermittent
wipes or Rainsense™, if equipped.
For intermittent wipes, move the
windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn
the
xINT band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
If equipped with Rainsense and the
feature is enabled in vehicle
personalization, move the
windshield wiper lever to INT and
turn the
xINT band to adjust the
sensitivity to moisture. .
Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
. Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
. Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to
deactivate Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rain Sense Wipers” under
Vehicle Personalization 0147.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.
n L: Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 105.
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons and the
touch screen are used to adjust the
heating, cooling, and ventilation.

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Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Heated Steering Wheel
((Heated Steering Wheel, If
Equipped) : Press to turn the
heated steering wheel on or off.
A light next to the button displays
when the feature is turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to be fully heated.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
move the windshield wiper lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT (Intermittent Wipes/Rainsense
Wipe Sensitivity Control) : If
Rainsense™ is turned off, move the
lever up to INT for intermittent
wipes, then turn the
xINT band
up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes. If Rainsense
is turned on, see Rainsense™ later
in this section.
If the windshield wipers are in use
for a while when driving, the exterior
lamps come on automatically if the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
See “Wiper-Activated Headlamps”
later in this section.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X (Mist) : For a single wipe, briefly
move the wiper lever down. For
several wipes, hold the wiper
lever down.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be
replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0277.

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Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. SeeElectrical System
Overload 0280.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing or Rainsense
wipes, the wipers continue to run
until they reach the base of the
windshield.
Rainsense
If equipped, there is a sensor near
the top center of the windshield
detects the amount of water on the
windshield and controls the
frequency of the windshield wiper.
To turn this feature on or off, see
“Rain Sense Wipers” underVehicle
Personalization 0147. Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best
system performance.
INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity
Control) :
When enabled, move the
windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn
the
xINT band on the wiper lever
to adjust the sensitivity.
. Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
. Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
. Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to
deactivate Rainsense.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
If equipped with wiper arm assembly
protection, when using an automatic
car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to OFF. This disables
the automatic Rainsense windshield
wipers.
With Rainsense, if the transmission
is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle
speed is very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.
The wiper operations return to
normal when the transmission is no
longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle
speed has increased.
n
L(Windshield Washer) : Pull
the windshield wiper lever toward
you to spray windshield washer fluid
and activate the wipers. The wipers
will continue until the lever is
released or the maximum wash time
is reached. When the windshield
wiper lever is released, additional
wipes may occur depending on how
long the windshield washer had
been activated. See Washer Fluid
0 271 for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Wiper-Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the
headlamps and parking lamps after
the windshield wipers have been in
use for a while. The transition time
for the lamps coming on varies
based on the wiper speed. For this
feature to work, the exterior lamp
control must be in AUTO.
The wiper-activated headlamps
immediately turn off when the
ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF,
or the windshield wiper control is
turned off.
Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menusystem. See
“Overview”in the
infotainment manual for information
about how to use the menu system.
Setting the Time
To set the time:
1. Press the SETTINGS screen button and press Time
and Date.
2. Press Set Time and press + or −to increase or decrease
hours, minutes, and AM or PM.
Press 12Hr or 24Hr for 12 or
24 hour clock.
3. Press
}to go back to the
previous menu.
If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.
To set the date: 1. Press the SETTINGS screen button and press Time
and Date.
2. Press Set Date and press + or −to increase or decrease
month, day, or year. 3. Press
}to go back to the
previous menu.
To set the clock display: 1. Press the SETTINGS screen button and press Time
and Date.
2. Press Clock Display and press OFF or ON to turn the clock
display off or on.
3. Press
}to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct
Current
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has three 12-volt
accessory power outlets on the
center console:
. Inside the center console
storage in front of the armrest
cover.
. Inside the storage area under
the armrest cover.

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are available. The Alert setting
disables FAB, but some last-second
automatic braking capability is still
provided, though less likely to occur.
SeeFront Automatic Braking (FAB)
System 0234.
Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert.
Park Assist
This allows the Ultrasonic Parking
Assist feature to be turned on or off.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0225.
Select Off or On.
Go Notifier
This feature will give a reminder
from Adaptive Cruise Control when
it has brought the vehicle to a
complete stop behind another
stopping vehicle, and then that
vehicle drives on. See Adaptive
Cruise Control 0217.
Select Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0225. Select Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See
Lane Change Alert
(LCA) 0236.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
. Auto Memory Recall
. Easy Exit Options
. Chime Volume
. Reverse Tilt Mirror
. Auto Mirror Folding
. Personalization by Driver
. Rainsense Wipers
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recalls
the current driver ’s previously stored
1 or 2 button positions when
entering the vehicle. See Memory
Seats 058.
Select Off or On. Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recalls
the current driver
’s previously stored
Exit button position when exiting the
vehicle. See Memory Seats 058.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Press + or −to adjust the volume.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off, On - Driver and
Passenger, On - Driver, or On -
Passenger.
Auto Mirror Folding
When on, the outside rearview
mirrors will automatically fold or
unfold when the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter
QorK
button is pressed and held.
Select Off or On.

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Personalization by Driver
This allows the Personalization by
Driver to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Rainsense Wipers
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off or On.
Lighting
Select and the following may
display:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
. Exit Lighting
. Left or Right Hand Traffic
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior
lamps and allows some of the
exterior lamps and most of the
interior lamps to turn on briefly at
night when
Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On. Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60
Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following may
display:
.
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
. Auto Door Lock
. Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be
available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
When on, the doors will
automatically unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Auto Door Lock
When this feature is turned on, the
doors will automatically lock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may
display:
.
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock
. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Remote Window Operation
. Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights.

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.The ignition is on.
. The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.
. The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
. The parking brake is released or
the vehicle is not in P (Park).
The taillamps, instrument panel
lights, and other lamps will not
be on.
The DRL turn off when the
headlamps are turned to
;or the
ignition is off.
Automatic Headlamp
System
When the exterior lamp control is
set to AUTO and it is dark enough
outside, the headlamps come on
automatically.
If equipped, the light sensor is on
top of the instrument panel or on the
windshield near the rearview mirror.
Do not cover the sensor, otherwise
the headlamps will come on when
they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
If the vehicle is started in a dark
garage, the automatic headlamp
system comes on immediately. If it
is light outside when the vehicle
leaves the garage, there is a slight
delay before the automatic
headlamp system turns off the
headlamps. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as
bright as usual. Make sure the
instrument panel brightness control
is in the full bright position. See
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
0160.
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will turn off and the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) will
turn on.
The automatic headlamp system
turns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned toOor the ignition
is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are
activated in daylight with the engine
on, and the exterior lamp control is
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
lamps, and other exterior lamps
come on. The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are
not operating, these lamps turn off.
Move the exterior lamp control to
O
or;to disable this feature.

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Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop. Wiper function is
available immediately after the wiper
switch is set to off, and back to on.
To protect the wiper motor from
overheating, the wipers may slow
down when the windshield is dry for
a long period of time. If a period of
dry operation, or little moisture,
exceeds 10 minutes, the wipers
may switch to intermittent operation,
and remain there. When moisture is
again detected on the windshield,
wiper operation will return to the
operator selected speed.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
possible.