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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 Seats ...2-10 Safety Belts ...2-11 Child Restraints ...2-31 Airbag System ...2-53 Restraint System Check ...2-68 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-8 Windows ...3-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-17...
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 Seats ...2-10 Safety Belts ...2-11 Child Restraints ...2-31 Airbag System ...2-53 Restraint System Check ...2-68 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-8 Windows ...3-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-17...
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..., vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and DTS are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of the manual. For vehicles first sold in... the back of the features found . Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of ...
..., vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and DTS are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of the manual. For vehicles first sold in... the back of the features found . Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of ...
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...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 ...1-12 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 ...Portable Audio Devices ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Bluetooth® ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center...
...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 ...1-12 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 ...Portable Audio Devices ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Bluetooth® ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center...
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...doors. Press Q. 3. See Keys on page 3 ‑ 3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on your specific vehicle. Press Q to each of the features which can be on page 3‑4. Press L again to Lock and unlock feedback can be found later in this... personalized. Press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. 1-4 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be started from the vehicle. For more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L and hold for approximately...
...doors. Press Q. 3. See Keys on page 3 ‑ 3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on your specific vehicle. Press Q to each of the features which can be on page 3‑4. Press L again to Lock and unlock feedback can be found later in this... personalized. Press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. 1-4 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be started from the vehicle. For more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L and hold for approximately...
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...Repeat for more information. A single beep sounds. The vehicle must be in P (Park). Easy Exit Driver Seat On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on page 2 ‑ 6 for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the steering wheel position, if the vehicle has the ...power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and steering column will sound. Storing Memory Positions To...
...Repeat for more information. A single beep sounds. The vehicle must be in P (Park). Easy Exit Driver Seat On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on page 2 ‑ 6 for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the steering wheel position, if the vehicle has the ...power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and steering column will sound. Storing Memory Positions To...
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...to the desired direction. 1-11 See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on the driver side mirror that adjusts for the outside mirror. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming inside ...Mirrors on page 3‑35 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on the driver door armrest. The vehicle may also have an automatic dimming feature on page 3‑33. For more information, see: . . Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the glare of lights from behind you....
...to the desired direction. 1-11 See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on the driver side mirror that adjusts for the outside mirror. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming inside ...Mirrors on page 3‑35 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on the driver door armrest. The vehicle may also have an automatic dimming feature on page 3‑33. For more information, see: . . Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the glare of lights from behind you....
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Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel up or down . 2. Steering Wheel Adjustment This feature allows the position of the vehicle. . 1. For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control: . Pull the lever to lock the wheel in place. Release the lever ...
Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel up or down . 2. Steering Wheel Adjustment This feature allows the position of the vehicle. . 1. For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control: . Pull the lever to lock the wheel in place. Release the lever ...
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... Climate Control System on page 4‑39. a : Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 33 . Air Delivery Mode Control D. Fan...
... Climate Control System on page 4‑39. a : Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 33 . Air Delivery Mode Control D. Fan...
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...of new vehicle delivery, the digital radio clock display should be stored as the digital radio clock. For more information about these and other radio features, see detailed instructions in Setting the Clock on page 4‑83. The ON display indicates the radio clock display is disabled and the OFF display... to six pages of 36 stations can contain any combination of either ON or OFF. 4 (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3/WMA, and RDS Features): Press this pushbutton to synchronize both clocks. Press the H button until the menu for your specific audio system. 1-16
...of new vehicle delivery, the digital radio clock display should be stored as the digital radio clock. For more information about these and other radio features, see detailed instructions in Setting the Clock on page 4‑83. The ON display indicates the radio clock display is disabled and the OFF display... to six pages of 36 stations can contain any combination of either ON or OFF. 4 (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3/WMA, and RDS Features): Press this pushbutton to synchronize both clocks. Press the H button until the menu for your specific audio system. 1-16
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... Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on page 4 ‑ 74 for reaching the destination. U: Press to customize the feature settings on the instrument panel to the personalization menu. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for more information. It...
... Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on page 4 ‑ 74 for reaching the destination. U: Press to customize the feature settings on the instrument panel to the personalization menu. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for more information. It...
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...For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑57. These features include: ... For vehicles with adaptive cruise control, see Cruise Control on page 4‑...speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the left of the steering wheel. V : Press to reset ...certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from memory. Cruise Control The cruise control...
...For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑57. These features include: ... For vehicles with adaptive cruise control, see Cruise Control on page 4‑...speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the left of the steering wheel. V : Press to reset ...certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from memory. Cruise Control The cruise control...
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Press the switch to 10 minutes. The massage cycle will run for up to turn the massaging lumbar feature on. Press the top or bottom of the lumbar control to raise or lower the support mechanism. To operate, the ignition must be on. Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease support. To stop the massage, press the switch again or press the power lumbar switch. 2-4 Massaging Lumbar If available, the switch is on the outboard side of the front seats. Power Lumbar The controls are on the outboard side of the front seats.
Press the switch to 10 minutes. The massage cycle will run for up to turn the massaging lumbar feature on. Press the top or bottom of the lumbar control to raise or lower the support mechanism. To operate, the ignition must be on. Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease support. To stop the massage, press the switch again or press the power lumbar switch. 2-4 Massaging Lumbar If available, the switch is on the outboard side of the front seats. Power Lumbar The controls are on the outboard side of the front seats.
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... on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. Driver Side Buttons Shown J : Press to show which feature is on. Do not place anything on . A light on the button turns on at low temperatures. With each press of time. To reduce the risk...the lowest. 2-5 I : Press to cool the seat and seatback. H : Press to heat the seatback only. This may cause the seat heater to turn this feature on to heat the seat and seatback. Press the desired button once to overheat. The column of three lights near the buttons shows the current...
... on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. Driver Side Buttons Shown J : Press to show which feature is on. Do not place anything on . A light on the button turns on at low temperatures. With each press of time. To reduce the risk...the lowest. 2-5 I : Press to cool the seat and seatback. H : Press to heat the seatback only. This may cause the seat heater to turn this feature on to heat the seat and seatback. Press the desired button once to overheat. The column of three lights near the buttons shows the current...
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... a remote start , the front heated seats can be reduced. See Remote Vehicle Start on . Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are canceled when the ignition is turned on page 3 ‑ 6 for a second driver position using "2." 2-6 Press the ... the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the steering wheel position, if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature. Remote Start Heated Front Seats During a remote start . Press and hold "1" until two beeps sound. 3.
... a remote start , the front heated seats can be reduced. See Remote Vehicle Start on . Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are canceled when the ignition is turned on page 3 ‑ 6 for a second driver position using "2." 2-6 Press the ... the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the steering wheel position, if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature. Remote Start Heated Front Seats During a remote start . Press and hold "1" until two beeps sound. 3.
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...automatic seat and steering column movement occur when the ignition key is still not recalling, see your dealer for more information. 2-7 Memory Remote Recall This feature can be turned on in P (Park). Remove the obstruction; The vehicle must be in P (Park). To recall, press and release "1" ...the memory position is removed. To activate, unlock the driver door with the transmitter used to exit the vehicle. The automatic recall feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and steering column will sound. Try recalling the exit position again. See "Easy Exit...
...automatic seat and steering column movement occur when the ignition key is still not recalling, see your dealer for more information. 2-7 Memory Remote Recall This feature can be turned on in P (Park). Remove the obstruction; The vehicle must be in P (Park). To recall, press and release "1" ...the memory position is removed. To activate, unlock the driver door with the transmitter used to exit the vehicle. The automatic recall feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and steering column will sound. Try recalling the exit position again. See "Easy Exit...
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... page 2‑5. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Indicator lights next to the button show which feature is on to the trunk from the rear seats. I (Heated Seatback): Press heat the seatback. Rear Seats Heated Seats To operate, the ignition must be...
... page 2‑5. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Indicator lights next to the button show which feature is on to the trunk from the rear seats. I (Heated Seatback): Press heat the seatback. Rear Seats Heated Seats To operate, the ignition must be...
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... buckle so that the safety belt could be engaged. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 2-24 Pull up on the latch plate to unlock it is secure. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in... "Seats" in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may lock if you pull the belt across you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt...
... buckle so that the safety belt could be engaged. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 2-24 Pull up on the latch plate to unlock it is secure. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in... "Seats" in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may lock if you pull the belt across you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt...
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...and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they deploy. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from leaving the vehicle. 2-60 The vehicle has a feature that may be warm, but cannot get out of the vehicle after they quickly deflate, so quickly that come into contact with a history of ...regarded as it prevent people from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it is not toward those features. If you should never be hot for people with you may automatically unlock the doors, turn off the fuel system after the airbags inflate...
...and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they deploy. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from leaving the vehicle. 2-60 The vehicle has a feature that may be warm, but cannot get out of the vehicle after they quickly deflate, so quickly that come into contact with a history of ...regarded as it prevent people from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it is not toward those features. If you should never be hot for people with you may automatically unlock the doors, turn off the fuel system after the airbags inflate...
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Section 3 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Automatic Transmission ...
Section 3 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Automatic Transmission ...
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Section 3 Features and Controls 3-37 3-37 3-40 3-43 3-45 3-45 Storage Areas ...Glove Box ...Cupholders ...Front Storage Area ...Center Console Storage ...Center Flex Storage Unit ...Floor Mats ...Rear Seat Armrest ...Convenience Net ...Sunroof ...3-52 3-52 3-52 3-52 3-52 3-52 3-53 3-54 3-54 3-54 Object Detection Systems ...Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) ...Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ...Universal Home Remote System ...Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) ... 3-2
Section 3 Features and Controls 3-37 3-37 3-40 3-43 3-45 3-45 Storage Areas ...Glove Box ...Cupholders ...Front Storage Area ...Center Console Storage ...Center Flex Storage Unit ...Floor Mats ...Rear Seat Armrest ...Convenience Net ...Sunroof ...3-52 3-52 3-52 3-52 3-52 3-52 3-53 3-54 3-54 3-54 Object Detection Systems ...Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) ...Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ...Universal Home Remote System ...Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) ... 3-2