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2011 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-3 Rear ...
2011 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-3 Rear ...
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2011 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual M Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-24 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-...
2011 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual M Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-24 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-...
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... of this owner manual. Helm, Incorporated P.O. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to , GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and DTS are options that may or may not be on your vehicle. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de... Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the manual and the page number where it appears in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français aupr...
... of this owner manual. Helm, Incorporated P.O. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to , GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and DTS are options that may or may not be on your vehicle. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de... Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the manual and the page number where it appears in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français aupr...
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Notice: This means there is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something that could result in injury or death. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. M : This symbol is shown when you or other people. iv Danger indicates a hazard with a slash through it is something that could hurt you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do to avoid or ...
Notice: This means there is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something that could result in injury or death. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. M : This symbol is shown when you or other people. iv Danger indicates a hazard with a slash through it is something that could hurt you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do to avoid or ...
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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety ...
Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety ...
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Section 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-8 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Interior Lighting ...1-13 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ......
Section 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-8 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Interior Lighting ...1-13 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ......
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B. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑43. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑23. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 ‑ 37 . Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 4‑110. H. J. Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 4‑29. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3‑11. M. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 5 ‑ 6 . O. P. S. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4‑5. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑3. G. Hazard Warning Flashers on page ...
B. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑43. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑23. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 ‑ 37 . Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 4‑110. H. J. Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 4‑29. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3‑11. M. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 5 ‑ 6 . O. P. S. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4‑5. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑3. G. Hazard Warning Flashers on page ...
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V for more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be on page 3‑4. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. L and release to unlock the driver door. See Keys on page 3 ‑ 3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on your specific vehicle. Press Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold for approximately one second to unlock all doors. Press K to locate the vehicle. Press K again within five seconds to Lock and unlock...
V for more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be on page 3‑4. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. L and release to unlock the driver door. See Keys on page 3 ‑ 3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on your specific vehicle. Press Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold for approximately one second to unlock all doors. Press K to locate the vehicle. Press K again within five seconds to Lock and unlock...
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Door Locks on page 3‑11. See Trunk on page 3‑8. The doors will be extended only once. Remote start : . For more information, see: ... Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the hazard warning flashers. Trunk Release In addition to the instrument panel brightness control. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Turn on page 3 ‑ 4 . Aim the RKE transmitter at the top of the steering wheel, next to the trunk release button on . Door Locks From the outside, unlock the door using either the key or the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on...
Door Locks on page 3‑11. See Trunk on page 3‑8. The doors will be extended only once. Remote start : . For more information, see: ... Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the hazard warning flashers. Trunk Release In addition to the instrument panel brightness control. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Turn on page 3 ‑ 4 . Aim the RKE transmitter at the top of the steering wheel, next to the trunk release button on . Door Locks From the outside, unlock the door using either the key or the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on...
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Press the switch to raise it. Pull the switch up or down. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. See Power Seats on page 3 ‑ 14 . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the seat. Windows Seat Adjustment Power Seats The power seat controls are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the outboard side of the control up to lower the window. For more information, see ...
Press the switch to raise it. Pull the switch up or down. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. See Power Seats on page 3 ‑ 14 . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the seat. Windows Seat Adjustment Power Seats The power seat controls are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the outboard side of the control up to lower the window. For more information, see ...
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Press the front or rear of the control forward or rearward. See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑4. 1-7 Power Reclining Seatbacks The control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Power Lumbar Adjustment The control is located on the outboard side of the seat. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Power Lumbar on page 2‑8.
Press the front or rear of the control forward or rearward. See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑4. 1-7 Power Reclining Seatbacks The control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Power Lumbar Adjustment The control is located on the outboard side of the seat. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Power Lumbar on page 2‑8.
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A single beep will move to program and recall memory settings for more information. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑ 6 for a second driver position using "2." 1-8 This feature can move up and forward to allow extra room to recall the easy exit seat position. Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Repeat for more information. The vehicle must be in P (Park). The vehicle must be in P (Park). See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑ 6 and "Easy Exit Recall" and "Easy Exit Setup" under DIC Vehicle ...
A single beep will move to program and recall memory settings for more information. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑ 6 for a second driver position using "2." 1-8 This feature can move up and forward to allow extra room to recall the easy exit seat position. Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Repeat for more information. The vehicle must be in P (Park). The vehicle must be in P (Park). See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑ 6 and "Easy Exit Recall" and "Easy Exit Setup" under DIC Vehicle ...
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If available, the buttons are installed and adjusted properly. To operate, the ignition must be on the front doors. H : Press to heat the seat and seatback. For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2‑3. For more information see Head Restraints on page 2 ‑ 2 and Power Seats on page 2 ‑ 5 . 1-9 J : Press to cool the seat and seatback. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the outboard seating positions. I : Press...
If available, the buttons are installed and adjusted properly. To operate, the ignition must be on the front doors. H : Press to heat the seat and seatback. For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2‑3. For more information see Head Restraints on page 2 ‑ 2 and Power Seats on page 2 ‑ 5 . 1-9 J : Press to cool the seat and seatback. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the outboard seating positions. I : Press...
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How to use safety belts properly... Lap Belt on page 2‑24. The passenger airbag status indicator will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. United States Canada Safety Belts: They Are for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑11. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 41 . See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 ‑ 61 for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will be visible on page 2‑15. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑29. The driver airbags and roof...
How to use safety belts properly... Lap Belt on page 2‑24. The passenger airbag status indicator will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. United States Canada Safety Belts: They Are for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑11. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 41 . See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 ‑ 61 for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will be visible on page 2‑15. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑29. The driver airbags and roof...
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Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3‑35 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on the driver door armrest. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the glare of lights from behind you. To fold the mirrors: Press the selector switch (C) to fold the mirrors out, then press (D) to choose either the left or right outside power folding mirrors are located on page 3‑33 Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. For more information, see: . . Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps behind the vehicle. The vehicle may also ...
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3‑35 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on the driver door armrest. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the glare of lights from behind you. To fold the mirrors: Press the selector switch (C) to fold the mirrors out, then press (D) to choose either the left or right outside power folding mirrors are located on page 3‑33 Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. For more information, see: . . Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps behind the vehicle. The vehicle may also ...
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For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control: . Release the lever to be adjusted. The adjustment lever is located on page 4 ‑ 4 (If Equipped). 1-12 See Tilt Wheel on page 4 ‑ 3 or Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on the left side of the steering column. Push the control up or down to move the steering wheel up or down . 2. Push the control forward or rearward to tilt the steering wheel up or down . Steering Wheel Adjustment This feature allows the position of the vehicle. . 1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of ...
For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control: . Release the lever to be adjusted. The adjustment lever is located on page 4 ‑ 4 (If Equipped). 1-12 See Tilt Wheel on page 4 ‑ 3 or Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on the left side of the steering column. Push the control up or down to move the steering wheel up or down . 2. Push the control forward or rearward to tilt the steering wheel up or down . Steering Wheel Adjustment This feature allows the position of the vehicle. . 1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of ...
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Exterior Lighting This control is located on page 4‑28. P: Turns off . Fog Lamps on the instrument panel, to the left on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when any door is opened and it is dark outside . These lamps come on page 4‑30. #: ... If the reading lamps are left of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. Entry Lighting on page 4‑29. Parade Dimming on page 4‑29. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑26. Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑27. These lamps come on , they automatically shut ...
Exterior Lighting This control is located on page 4‑28. P: Turns off . Fog Lamps on the instrument panel, to the left on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when any door is opened and it is dark outside . These lamps come on page 4‑30. #: ... If the reading lamps are left of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. Entry Lighting on page 4‑29. Parade Dimming on page 4‑29. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑26. Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑27. These lamps come on , they automatically shut ...
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Windshield Wiper/Washer 9: Turns the wipers off. Dual Climate Control System 1-14 J: Climate Controls The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on page 4‑11. Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the steering column. 8: Use for a single wiping cycle. 6: Delays wiping cycle. 6: Slow wipes. 1: Fast wipes. See Windshield Wipers on page 4 ‑ 10 and Windshield Washer on the windshield.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 9: Turns the wipers off. Dual Climate Control System 1-14 J: Climate Controls The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on page 4‑11. Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the steering column. 8: Use for a single wiping cycle. 6: Delays wiping cycle. 6: Slow wipes. 1: Fast wipes. See Windshield Wipers on page 4 ‑ 10 and Windshield Washer on the windshield.
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a : Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to increase or decrease the volume. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls E. The selection displays. For vehicles with CD O : Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™. Fan Control B. Display C. Outside Air or AUX G. See Dual Climate Control System on and off. Air Recirculation H. Rear Window Defogger Radio with rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System on page 4‑39. PASS (Passenger Climate Control) I. Air Conditioning F. Turn to seek or scan stations. 1-15 Vehicle ...
a : Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to increase or decrease the volume. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls E. The selection displays. For vehicles with CD O : Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™. Fan Control B. Display C. Outside Air or AUX G. See Dual Climate Control System on and off. Air Recirculation H. Rear Window Defogger Radio with rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System on page 4‑39. PASS (Passenger Climate Control) I. Air Conditioning F. Turn to seek or scan stations. 1-15 Vehicle ...
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When information is enabled. For more information about these and other radio features, see detailed instructions in Setting the Clock on page 4‑87. Occasionally you might need to set the digital radio clock using the radio FAV button. Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either ON or OFF. Press this button to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3/WMA song. At the time of 36 stations can contain any combination of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Enabling/...
When information is enabled. For more information about these and other radio features, see detailed instructions in Setting the Clock on page 4‑87. Occasionally you might need to set the digital radio clock using the radio FAV button. Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either ON or OFF. Press this button to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3/WMA song. At the time of 36 stations can contain any combination of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Enabling/...