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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 ... 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 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-21 Mirrors ...3-33 Object Detection Systems ...3-37 Universal Home Remote System ...3-45 Storage Areas ...3-52 Sunroof ...3-54 Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel...
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 ... 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 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-21 Mirrors ...3-33 Object Detection Systems ...3-37 Universal Home Remote System ...3-45 Storage Areas ...3-52 Sunroof ...3-54 Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel...
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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 ...6-12 Headlamp Aiming ...6-43 Bulb Replacement ...6-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...6-46 Tires ...6-48 Appearance Care ...6-94 Vehicle Identification ...6-102 Electrical System ...6-102 Capacities and Specifications ...6-111 Maintenance Schedule...
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 ...6-12 Headlamp Aiming ...6-43 Bulb Replacement ...6-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...6-46 Tires ...6-48 Appearance Care ...6-94 Vehicle Identification ...6-102 Electrical System ...6-102 Capacities and Specifications ...6-111 Maintenance Schedule...
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...manual. Litho in the back of the manual. iii 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 you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this manual in ...the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de...
...manual. Litho in the back of the manual. iii 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 you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this manual in ...the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de...
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..., message, gauge, or indicator. { WARNING: These mean there is a safety symbol which will result in serious injury or death. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could hurt you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is... something that could result in property or vehicle damage. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Safety Warnings and...
..., message, gauge, or indicator. { WARNING: These mean there is a safety symbol which will result in serious injury or death. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could hurt you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is... something that could result in property or vehicle damage. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Safety Warnings and...
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For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. 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 ... # : 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 Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid v
For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. 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 ... # : 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 Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid v
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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... ...1-11 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 ...Portable Audio Devices ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Bluetooth® ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC)...
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... ...1-11 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 ...Portable Audio Devices ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Bluetooth® ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC)...
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...) on page 4 ‑ 11 (If Equipped). Cruise Control on page 3‑43. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 5 ‑ 6 . Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift Vehicles). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4‑5. Horn on page 3‑11. S. See Trunk on page 4‑3.
...) on page 4 ‑ 11 (If Equipped). Cruise Control on page 3‑43. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 5 ‑ 6 . Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift Vehicles). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4‑5. Horn on page 3‑11. S. See Trunk on page 4‑3.
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... System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from outside of the vehicle. Press L again to unlock the driver door. For more than two seconds to Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Keys on page... 3 ‑ 3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on your specific vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press L and hold for approximately one second to sound the panic alarm. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold open...
... System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from outside of the vehicle. Press L again to unlock the driver door. For more than two seconds to Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Keys on page... 3 ‑ 3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on your specific vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press L and hold for approximately one second to sound the panic alarm. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold open...
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... the trunk release button on . Door Locks From the outside, unlock the door using either the key or the RKE transmitter. Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on page 3 ‑ 4 . Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate ...to run for a 10-minute time extension. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the front doors. " (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off . . . Turn the ignition on page 3‑11. See Trunk on and then back off .
... the trunk release button on . Door Locks From the outside, unlock the door using either the key or the RKE transmitter. Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on page 3 ‑ 4 . Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate ...to run for a 10-minute time extension. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the front doors. " (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn off . . . Turn the ignition on page 3‑11. See Trunk on and then back off .
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... or down. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑3. 1-6 On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the outboard side of the control up to lower the window.
... or down. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑3. 1-6 On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the outboard side of the control up to lower the window.
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...and steering column will move up and forward to allow extra room to recall the easy exit seat position. S : Press to exit the vehicle. The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep sounds. Adjust the driver seat, including 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. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑ 6 for the identified ...
...and steering column will move up and forward to allow extra room to recall the easy exit seat position. S : Press to exit the vehicle. The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep sounds. Adjust the driver seat, including 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. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑ 6 for the identified ...
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... until the head restraints for all occupants are on page 2 ‑ 5 . 1-9 I : Press to heat the seatback only. Heated and Ventilated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the proper position. If available, the buttons are installed and adjusted properly. For more information see Heated and...
... until the head restraints for all occupants are on page 2 ‑ 5 . 1-9 I : Press to heat the seatback only. Heated and Ventilated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the proper position. If available, the buttons are installed and adjusted properly. For more information see Heated and...
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Safety Belts Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. Refer to the following sections for Everyone on page 2‑29. Lap Belt on page 2‑11. United States Canada Safety Belts: They ...
Safety Belts Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. Refer to the following sections for Everyone on page 2‑29. Lap Belt on page 2‑11. United States Canada Safety Belts: They ...
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... Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on the driver door armrest. Then press the control pad to move the mirror to fold the mirror toward the vehicle. To fold the mirrors: Press the selector switch (C) to fold the mirrors out, then press (D) to the desired direction. 1-11 For... more information, see: . . Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps behind the vehicle. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the glare of lights from behind you. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3‑35 Automatic Dimming ...
... Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on the driver door armrest. Then press the control pad to move the mirror to fold the mirror toward the vehicle. To fold the mirrors: Press the selector switch (C) to fold the mirrors out, then press (D) to the desired direction. 1-11 For... more information, see: . . Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps behind the vehicle. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the glare of lights from behind you. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3‑35 Automatic Dimming ...
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... tilt the steering wheel up or down . Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. . 1. Release the lever to be adjusted. Steering Wheel Adjustment This feature allows the position of the steering wheel to lock the wheel in place. Pull... or down . 2. See Tilt Wheel on page 4 ‑ 3 or Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on the left side of the steering column. For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control: .
... tilt the steering wheel up or down . Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. . 1. Release the lever to be adjusted. Steering Wheel Adjustment This feature allows the position of the steering wheel to lock the wheel in place. Pull... or down . 2. See Tilt Wheel on page 4 ‑ 3 or Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on the left side of the steering column. For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control: .
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...;39. Air Conditioning F. Rear Window Defogger Radio with CD O : 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 . Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls E. For... vehicles with Rear Climate Control A. Turn to seek or scan stations. 1-15 a : Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ :...
...;39. Air Conditioning F. Rear Window Defogger Radio with CD O : 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 . Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls E. For... vehicles with Rear Climate Control A. Turn to seek or scan stations. 1-15 a : Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ :...
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...radio clock display is disabled and the OFF display indicates the radio clock display is not available, No Info displays. At the time 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 ...FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3/WMA song. See Radio(s) on . 2. Setting the Clock The vehicle has an analog clock as well as favorites using the radio FAV button. Storing a Favorite Station For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of 36 stations can contain any combination of AM, FM, or ...
...radio clock display is disabled and the OFF display indicates the radio clock display is not available, No Info displays. At the time 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 ...FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3/WMA song. See Radio(s) on . 2. Setting the Clock The vehicle has an analog clock as well as favorites using the radio FAV button. Storing a Favorite Station For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of 36 stations can contain any combination of AM, FM, or ...
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... call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See "XM Satellite Radio Service" under Radio(s) on . 2. a Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input, located on page 4 ‑ 87 . External devices such as iPod®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, etc. Satellite Radio...
... call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See "XM Satellite Radio Service" under Radio(s) on . 2. a Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input, located on page 4 ‑ 87 . External devices such as iPod®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, etc. Satellite Radio...
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... system, it allows users with , DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. ¨: Press seek the next radio station, or to silence the vehicle speakers only. bg: e − e: Increases or decreases volume. 1-18 Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, see Audio ... c x : Press to go to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. SRCE : Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to turn the sound on. Press to select tracks on the right side of the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Controls...
... system, it allows users with , DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. ¨: Press seek the next radio station, or to silence the vehicle speakers only. bg: e − e: Increases or decreases volume. 1-18 Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, see Audio ... c x : Press to go to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. SRCE : Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to turn the sound on. Press to select tracks on the right side of the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Controls...
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...that includes information on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 3 : Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. See the Navigation System Manual for reaching the destination. T : Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See ...DIC Vehicle Customization on your vehicle. The DIC buttons are located on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. In addition, the system can help locate ...
...that includes information on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 3 : Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. See the Navigation System Manual for reaching the destination. T : Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See ...DIC Vehicle Customization on your vehicle. The DIC buttons are located on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. In addition, the system can help locate ...