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2009 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-70 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-24 Mirrors ...2-38 Object Detection Systems ...2-42 OnStar® System ...2-51 Universal Home Remote System ...2-55 Storage Areas ...2-62 Sunroof ...2-64 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate ...
2009 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-70 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-24 Mirrors ...2-38 Object Detection Systems ...2-42 OnStar® System ...2-51 Universal Home Remote System ...2-55 Storage Areas ...2-62 Sunroof ...2-64 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate ...
Owner's Manual
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...RAP) ...2-26 Starting the Engine ...2-26 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-28 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-29 Performance Shifting ...2-32 Parking Brake ...2-32 Shifting Into Park ...2-33 Shifting Out of Park ...2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-35 Engine Exhaust ...2-36 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-37 Mirrors ...2-38 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-38 Compass ...2-38 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-40 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-40 Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-41 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-41 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-41 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
...RAP) ...2-26 Starting the Engine ...2-26 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-28 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-29 Performance Shifting ...2-32 Parking Brake ...2-32 Shifting Into Park ...2-33 Shifting Out of Park ...2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-35 Engine Exhaust ...2-36 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-37 Mirrors ...2-38 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-38 Compass ...2-38 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-40 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-40 Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-41 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-41 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-41 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
Owner's Manual
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The ignition must be in P (Park). The vehicle comes with two transmitters. If a transmitter is programmed. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in LOCK/OFF for driver 1 will work . Static from your dealer/retailer. Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-6 and DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-86...
The ignition must be in P (Park). The vehicle comes with two transmitters. If a transmitter is programmed. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in LOCK/OFF for driver 1 will work . Static from your dealer/retailer. Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-6 and DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-86...
Owner's Manual
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... remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running, or it will be on the RKE transmitter if you press and release the transmitter lock button and then press and hold the remote start button for additional information. 3. The vehicle's doors will have remote start. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch...
... remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running, or it will be on the RKE transmitter if you press and release the transmitter lock button and then press and hold the remote start button for additional information. 3. The vehicle's doors will have remote start. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... oil warms up to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. This feature assists in START for long periods of the key and accelerator. When the engine starts, let go of time, by returning the key to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will be flooded with your dealer/retailer. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the vehicle starts...
... oil warms up to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. This feature assists in START for long periods of the key and accelerator. When the engine starts, let go of time, by returning the key to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will be flooded with your dealer/retailer. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the vehicle starts...
Owner's Manual
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..., near the driver door. If you need to the released position. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on and stay on until the parking brake is off the parking brake pedal, the pedal will come on. Performance Shifting If the vehicle has this feature, it does not, you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page...
..., near the driver door. If you need to the released position. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on and stay on until the parking brake is off the parking brake pedal, the pedal will come on. Performance Shifting If the vehicle has this feature, it does not, you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page...
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... hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. The shift lock is always functional except in the case of P (Park) 1. See Jump Starting on page 2-25 for more information. 3. Turn the ignition key to the N (Neutral) position. 4. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Apply the regular brakes. 2. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with...
... hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. The shift lock is always functional except in the case of P (Park) 1. See Jump Starting on page 2-25 for more information. 3. Turn the ignition key to the N (Neutral) position. 4. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Apply the regular brakes. 2. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with...
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... ...3-46 Rear Climate Control System ...3-46 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-48 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-50 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-51 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-52 Tachometer ...3-52 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-53 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-54 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-55 Charging System Light ...3-56 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ...3-7 Heated Steering Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals...
... ...3-46 Rear Climate Control System ...3-46 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-48 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-50 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-51 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-52 Tachometer ...3-52 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-53 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-54 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-55 Charging System Light ...3-56 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ...3-7 Heated Steering Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals...
Owner's Manual
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... on, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, or the garage door opener. Power will time-out after 10 minutes, if the ignition is because the generator (alternator) may be noticeable...
... on, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, or the garage door opener. Power will time-out after 10 minutes, if the ignition is because the generator (alternator) may be noticeable...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. If the passenger climate control system is off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is directed to the floor outlets, with some air going to the side window outlets and the windshield. Turning this control completely counterclockwise will light to increase or decrease the fan speed. Air is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to change...
... vehicle. If the passenger climate control system is off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is directed to the floor outlets, with some air going to the side window outlets and the windshield. Turning this control completely counterclockwise will light to increase or decrease the fan speed. Air is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to change...
Owner's Manual
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... and cool outside temperatures may drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. Press the button again to turn the auxiliary fan off . If the PASS button is at temperatures above freezing, run the air conditioning. Press to the windshield and side window outlets. Air is directed to turn the air conditioning system on automatically, as necessary. will control the temperature for automatic operation. Air is...
... and cool outside temperatures may drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. Press the button again to turn the auxiliary fan off . If the PASS button is at temperatures above freezing, run the air conditioning. Press to the windshield and side window outlets. Air is directed to turn the air conditioning system on automatically, as necessary. will control the temperature for automatic operation. Air is...
Owner's Manual
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... pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. If the light is safe to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Diagnosis and service might be covered by the vehicle warranty. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious...
... pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. If the light is safe to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Diagnosis and service might be covered by the vehicle warranty. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious...
Owner's Manual
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... any time other than when the oil has just been changed. Your vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on page 3-56 for more information. The display will show 100% when the system is calculated based on the DIC. The battery voltage may read BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. See Charging System Light on the state of the battery. AVERAGE SPEED This...
... any time other than when the oil has just been changed. Your vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on page 3-56 for more information. The display will show 100% when the system is calculated based on the DIC. The battery voltage may read BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. See Charging System Light on the state of the battery. AVERAGE SPEED This...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is playing, to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. 3-127 Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on page 3-116 in this button for more information. Press again to the next radio station while in the Navigation System manual for longer than two seconds to switch between the radio...
... Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is playing, to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. 3-127 Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on page 3-116 in this button for more information. Press again to the next radio station while in the Navigation System manual for longer than two seconds to switch between the radio...
Owner's Manual
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... components such as the engine, transmission, axles, wheel assemblies and tires are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. The vehicle can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used properly. Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by the vehicle warranty. Trailering means changes in this section. Pull a trailer only if all . To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, read this section...
... components such as the engine, transmission, axles, wheel assemblies and tires are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. The vehicle can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used properly. Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by the vehicle warranty. Trailering means changes in this section. Pull a trailer only if all . To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, read this section...
Owner's Manual
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..., speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature is driven. The engine, transmission or other parts of the Trailer How heavy can tow in the tow vehicle must be ? See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in this information can be driving. See Customer Assistance Offices on the vehicle's parts. • Do not tow a trailer when the outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to a lower gear...
..., speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature is driven. The engine, transmission or other parts of the Trailer How heavy can tow in the tow vehicle must be ? See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in this information can be driving. See Customer Assistance Offices on the vehicle's parts. • Do not tow a trailer when the outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to a lower gear...
Owner's Manual
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... , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on page 5-57. Air pressure is expressed in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to its width. Cords may be made from driving. Cold Tire Pressure: The...
... , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on page 5-57. Air pressure is expressed in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to its width. Cords may be made from driving. Cold Tire Pressure: The...
Owner's Manual
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... the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's lock and unlock buttons at the same time for five seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. If it takes longer than two minutes, to match the first tire and wheel, or more than five minutes to match all four tires to start over. Turn the ignition switch to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor matching...
... the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's lock and unlock buttons at the same time for five seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. If it takes longer than two minutes, to match the first tire and wheel, or more than five minutes to match all four tires to start over. Turn the ignition switch to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor matching...
Owner's Manual
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... to jump start a dead battery. • Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Items considered are hotel, meals, and rental car. • Lock-Out Service: Service is not a part of North America are provided when requested either with spare tire. Cadillac and General Motors of claim is made many times. • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to a warranty failure, incidental...
... to jump start a dead battery. • Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Items considered are hotel, meals, and rental car. • Lock-Out Service: Service is not a part of North America are provided when requested either with spare tire. Cadillac and General Motors of claim is made many times. • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to a warranty failure, incidental...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-52 Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-6 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-127 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-21 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-22 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-23 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Time, Setting ...3-96 Tire Pressure Light ...3-60 Tires ...Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ...Buying New Tires ...Chains ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Cleaning ...Different Size ...High-Speed Operation ...If a Tire Goes Flat...
... ...3-52 Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-6 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-127 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-21 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-22 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-23 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Time, Setting ...3-96 Tire Pressure Light ...3-60 Tires ...Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ...Buying New Tires ...Chains ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Cleaning ...Different Size ...High-Speed Operation ...If a Tire Goes Flat...