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Cadillac 2008 DTS Owner's Manual (450 pages)

Cadillac 2008 DTS Automobile Owner Manual

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

5
Section 2 Features and Controls

75
- Features and Controls
  
  75
- Keys
  
  77
- Doors and Locks
  
  84
  - Door Locks
    84
  - Central Door Unlocking System
    84
  - Power Door Locks
    84
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    85
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    85
  - Lockout Protection
    86
  - Trunk
    86
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    87
    
    Remote Trunk Release
    87
    
    Rear Seat Pass-Through
    88
- Windows
  
  88
  - Power Windows
    89
  - Programming the Power Windows
    90
  - Sun Visors
    91
  - Rear Power Sunshade
    92
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  92
  - Valet Lockout Switch
    92
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    93
  - Testing the Alarm
    94
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    95
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  96
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    96
  - Ignition Positions
    97
  - Key in the Ignition
    98
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    98
  - Starting the Engine
    98
  - Starting Procedure
    99
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    100
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    101
  - Performance Shifting
    103
  - Parking Brake
    104
  - Shifting into PARK (P)
    105
    
    Console Shift Lever
    105
    
    Steering Column Shift Lever
    105
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    106
    
    Torque Lock
    106
  - Shifting out of PARK (P)
    107
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    108
  - Engine Exhaust
    108
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    109
- Mirrors
  
  110
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam™, Onstar
    110
    
    Compass Calibration
    110
    
    Compass Operation
    110
    
    Compass Variance
    111
    
    Cleaning the Mirror
    112
    
    Compass Calibration
    112
    
    Compass Operation
    112
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    112
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    112
    
    And Compass
    112
    
    Mirror Operation
    112
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
    114
    
    With Compass
    114
  - Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
    115
  - Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
    116
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    116
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    117
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    117
  - Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
    117
- Object Detection Systems
  
  118
  - Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
    118
    
    How the System Works
    119
    
    Moving Forward
    120
  - Side Blind Zone Alert
    121
  - Lane Departure Warning
    124
- Onstar System
  
  127
  - Onstar Services
    127
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    128
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    129
  - How Onstar Service Works
    129
  - Your Responsibility
    129
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  130
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    130
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    136
    
    Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
    136
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    136
- Storage Areas
  
  137
  - Glove Box
    137
  - Cupholder(S)
    137
  - Coinholder(S)
    137
  - Front Storage Area
    137
  - Center Console Storage
    137
  - Center Flex Storage Unit
    138
  - Floor Mats
    138
  - Rear Seat Armrest
    138
  - Convenience Net
    138
- Sunroof
  
  139
Section 3 Instrument Panel

141
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  144
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    146
  - Other Warning Devices
    146
  - Horn
    146
  - Tilt Wheel
    146
  - Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
    147
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    147
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    148
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    148
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    149
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
    149
    
    Alerting the Driver
    151
    
    Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
    152
    
    Other Messages
    152
    
    Cleaning the System
    153
  - Flash-To-Pass
    153
  - Windshield Wipers
    153
  - Rainsense™ II Wipers
    154
  - Windshield Washer
    155
  - Cruise Control
    156
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    156
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    157
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    158
    
    Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
    158
    
    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    158
  - Adaptive Cruise Control
    159
    
    Decreasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control
    163
    
    Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control
    163
    
    Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control
    169
  - Exterior Lamps
    170
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    173
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    173
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    173
  - Fog Lamps
    174
  - Cornering Lamps
    175
  - Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
    175
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    175
  - Courtesy Lamps
    175
  - Entry Lighting
    176
  - Parade Dimming
    176
  - Reading Lamps
    176
  - Footwell Lamps
    176
  - Battery Load Management
    177
  - Electric Power Management
    177
  - Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
    178
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    178
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    178
    
    Front Ashtray
    179
  - Ashtray(S)
    179
    
    Rear Ashtray
    180
  - Analog Clock
    180
- Climate Controls
  
  180
  - Dual Climate Control System
    180
    
    Automatic Operation
    181
    
    Manual Operation
    182
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    185
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    186
  - Outlet Adjustment
    186
    
    Operation Tips
    186
  - Rear Climate Control System
    187
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    188
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  191
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    192
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    193
  - Tachometer
    193
    
    Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    194
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    194
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    195
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    196
  - Charging System Light
    198
  - Brake System Warning Light
    198
  - Antilock Brake System Warning Light
    199
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    200
  - Stabilitrak Indicator Light
    200
  - Lane Departure Warning Light
    201
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    201
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    201
  - Tire Pressure Light
    202
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    203
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    204
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    204
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    205
  - Oil Pressure Light
    206
  - Security Light
    206
  - Fog Lamp Light
    206
    
    Cruise Control Light
    207
    
    Highbeam on Light
    207
    
    Lights on Reminder
    207
    
    Fuel Gage
    208
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  208
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    209
    
    Fuel Range
    210
    
    Timer On/Off
    210
    
    Average Speed
    211
    
    Battery Voltage
    211
    
    Blank Display
    211
    
    Parking Assist
    212
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    213
    
    Battery Saver Active
    214
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    214
    
    Driver Door Open
    215
    
    Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    216
    
    Engine Power Reduced
    216
    
    Fuel Level Low
    217
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    219
    
    Service Air Bag
    221
    
    Service Brake System
    221
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    223
    
    Service Transmission
    223
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    223
    
    Theft Attempted
    224
    
    Trunk Open
    225
    
    Turn Signal on
    226
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    226
    
    Display Language
    227
    
    Auto Door Lock
    228
    
    Auto Door Unlock
    228
    
    Remote Door Lock
    229
    
    Remote Door Unlock
    229
    
    Exit Lighting
    230
    
    Approach Lighting
    231
    
    Chime Volume
    231
    
    Park Tilt Mirrors
    232
    
    Factory Settings
    234
    
    Memory Seat Recall
    234
    
    Remote Start
    234
- Audio System(S)
  
  235
  - Setting the Time
    236
    
    Setting the Time and Date
    238
    
    Changing the Time and Date Default Setting
    239
    
    Playing the Radio
    240
  - Radio(S) (MP3)
    240
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    240
    
    Finding a Station
    241
    
    Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
    242
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    243
    
    Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
    244
    
    Finding a Category (CAT) Station
    244
    
    Radio Message
    245
    
    Care of Your CD Player
    246
    
    Care of Your Cds
    246
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    246
    
    Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
    247
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    249
  - Using an MP3
    250
    
    Compressed Audio
    250
    
    Root Directory
    251
    
    Playing an Mp3/Wma
    253
  - XM Radio Messages
    255
  - Navigation/Radio System
    256
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    256
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    257
  - Radio Reception
    258
  - Backglass Antenna
    259
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    259
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

261
- Driving Your Vehicle
  261
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  262
  - Defensive Driving
    262
  - Drunk Driving
    262
  - Control of a Vehicle
    263
  - Braking
    263
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    264
    
    Using ABS
    265
  - Braking in Emergencies
    265
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    265
  - Magnetic Ride Control
    266
  - Stabilitrak System
    267
  - Panic Brake Assist
    267
    
    Power Steering
    268
  - Steering
    268
    
    Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering System
    268
    
    Steering Tips
    268
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    269
  - Off-Road Recovery
    270
  - Passing
    270
  - Loss of Control
    270
  - Driving at Night
    272
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    272
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    273
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    273
  - Highway Hypnosis
    274
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    274
  - Winter Driving
    275
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    276
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    277
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    279
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    280
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    280
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    281
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    282
    
    Certification Label
    284
    
    Automatic Level Control
    285
- Towing
  
  286
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    286
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    286
    
    Dinghy Towing
    286
    
    Dolly Towing
    287
  - Towing a Trailer
    287
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    288
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    289
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    289
    
    Safety Chains
    290
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    290
    
    Trailer Brakes
    290
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    291
    
    Following Distance
    291
    
    Making Turns
    291
    
    Driving on Grades
    292
    
    Parking on Hills
    292
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    292
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    293
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    293
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    293
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

295
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  295
- Service
  
  297
- Fuel
  
  299
  - Gasoline Octane
    299
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    300
  - California Fuel
    300
  - Additives
    300
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    301
  - Filling the Tank
    302
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    304
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  304
  - Hood Release
    305
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    306
  - Engine Oil
    307
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    308
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    309
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    310
  - Engine Oil Life System
    310
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    311
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    311
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    312
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    312
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    313
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    314
    
    How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    314
    
    How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
    315
  - Engine Coolant
    316
    
    What to Use
    317
    
    Checking Coolant
    318
    
    Adding Coolant
    319
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    319
  - Engine Overheating
    319
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    320
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    320
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    321
  - Cooling System
    322
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    324
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    327
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    327
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    328
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    328
  - Brakes
    329
    
    Brake Wear
    330
    
    What to Add
    330
    
    Brake Adjustment
    331
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    331
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    331
  - Battery
    332
  - Vehicle Storage
    333
  - Jump Starting
    334
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  338
- Bulb Replacement
  
  341
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
    341
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  342
- Tires
  
  344
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    345
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    349
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    352
    
    When to Check
    352
    
    How to Check
    353
  - High-Speed Operation
    354
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    355
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    356
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    358
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    359
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    360
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    362
  - Buying New Tires
    363
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    365
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    366
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    366
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    367
  - Wheel Replacement
    368
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    369
  - Tire Chains
    369
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    370
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    371
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    372
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    373
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    379
  - Spare Tire
    380
- Appearance Care
  
  381
  - Interior Cleaning
    381
  - Fabric/Carpet
    382
  - Leather
    383
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    383
  - Wood Panels
    383
  - Speaker Covers
    384
  - Care of Safety Belts
    384
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    384
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    385
  - Finish Care
    385
    
    Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    385
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    386
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    386
    
    Finish Damage
    387
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    387
    
    Tires
    387
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    388
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    388
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    388
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  389
- Electrical System
  
  390
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    390
  - Headlamp Wiring
    390
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    390
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    391
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    391
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    391
  - Rear Underseat Fuse Block
    394
  - Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
    394
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  399
  - Engine Specifications
    399
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

401
- Maintenance Requirements
  402
- Maintenance Schedule
  402
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  402
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  403
- Scheduled Maintenance
  404
- Additional Required Services
  406
- Maintenance Footnotes
  408
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    409
- At each Fuel Fill
  409
- Owner Checks and Services
  409
- At Least Once a Month
  410
  - Tire Wear Inspection
    410
- At Least Once a Year
  410
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  413
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  414
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  415
- Maintenance Record
  416
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

419
- Customer Assistance Information
  419
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  420
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    420
  - Online Owner Center
    422
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    423
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    423
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    424
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    424
  - Roadside Service
    425
    
    Cadillac Owner Privileges
    425
    
    Who Is Covered
    425
    
    Calling for Assistance
    426
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    427
  - Courtesy Transportation
    427
    
    Transportation Options
    428
    
    Additional Program Information
    429
  - Collision Damage Repair
    429
    
    Collision Parts
    429
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    430
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    430
    
    Repair Facility
    430
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    431
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  432
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  434
  - Event Data Recorders
    434
  - Onstar
    435
  - Navigation System
    435
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    435

Cadillac 2008 DTS Personalization Manual (20 pages)

Customer Convenience/Personalization Guide

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
2
Driver Information
3
Safety & Security
6
- Adaptive Remote Vehicle Start
  6
- Remote Keyless Entry
  6
Comfort
7
- Power Seat Controls
  7
- Head Restraint Adjustment
  7
- Heated and Cooled Seat Controls
  8
- Memory Settings
  8
- Climate Controls
  10
- Rear Climate Control
  11
Entertainment
12
- Audio System Features
  12
CONVENIENCE Cruise Control
14
- Rainsense™ II Windshield Wipers
  15
- Heated Washer Fluid
  15
- Intellibeam™ Automatic Headlamps
  16
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  16
- Power Mirrors
  17
- Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist
  17
- Side Blind Zone Alert
  17
- Lane Departure Warning
  18
Performance & Maintenance
18
Owner Privileges
19
- Roadside Service
  19
- Customer Assistance
  19
- Cadillac Online
  19

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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