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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...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 ...7-1 Maintenance Schedule ...7-2 Customer Assistance Information ...8-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...8-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...8-15 Index ...i-1
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...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 ...7-1 Maintenance Schedule ...7-2 Customer Assistance Information ...8-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...8-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...8-15 Index ...i-1
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..., and the steering column. 2. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑ 6 and "Easy Exit Recall" and "Easy Exit Setup" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 74 for more information. Easy Exit Driver Seat On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on page 2 ‑ 6 for more information...
..., and the steering column. 2. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑ 6 and "Easy Exit Recall" and "Easy Exit Setup" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 74 for more information. Easy Exit Driver Seat On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on page 2 ‑ 6 for more information...
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... system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. U: Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See DIC Vehicle Customization on your vehicle. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, ...and navigation system. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for more information. 1-19 T : Press to customize the feature settings on page 4 ‑ 74 for reaching the destination. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate Navigation System...
... system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. U: Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See DIC Vehicle Customization on your vehicle. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, ...and navigation system. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for more information. 1-19 T : Press to customize the feature settings on page 4 ‑ 74 for reaching the destination. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate Navigation System...
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...1-20 For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the left of the steering wheel. yz: Press to accelerate. Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the instrument panel to set the speed and activate cruise control or ...- : Press to the left side of the steering wheel. Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on page 4‑57. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 11 . For vehicles with adaptive cruise control, see Cruise Control on page 4‑74. [ (Cancel): Press to acknowledge...
...1-20 For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the left of the steering wheel. yz: Press to accelerate. Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the instrument panel to set the speed and activate cruise control or ...- : Press to the left side of the steering wheel. Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on page 4‑57. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 11 . For vehicles with adaptive cruise control, see Cruise Control on page 4‑74. [ (Cancel): Press to acknowledge...
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...on page 4 ‑ 74 for more information. 2-7 the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. See "Memory Seat Recall" DIC Vehicle Customization on in P (Park). If the easy exit seat feature is programmed on page 4 ‑ 74 for more information. A single beep will move... feature can move to recall the easy exit seat position. Try recalling Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can be in the vehicle customization menu, automatic seat and steering column movement occur when the ignition key is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. S ...
...on page 4 ‑ 74 for more information. 2-7 the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. See "Memory Seat Recall" DIC Vehicle Customization on in P (Park). If the easy exit seat feature is programmed on page 4 ‑ 74 for more information. A single beep will move... feature can move to recall the easy exit seat position. Try recalling Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can be in the vehicle customization menu, automatic seat and steering column movement occur when the ignition key is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. S ...
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...there anything I might add to get my vehicle modified. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2. Q: Because I have a disability, I find out whether this , you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2. A: Yes. The passenger sensing...the airbags from working properly. This could either prevent proper deployment of the airbag system. A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. If you add things that are part of the passenger sensing system. If you have any parts of the front...
...there anything I might add to get my vehicle modified. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2. Q: Because I have a disability, I find out whether this , you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2. A: Yes. The passenger sensing...the airbags from working properly. This could either prevent proper deployment of the airbag system. A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. If you add things that are part of the passenger sensing system. If you have any parts of the front...
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...See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 4 ‑ 74 . Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. See DIC Vehicle Customization on . Each transmitter will have up to eight transmitters programmed to locate the vehicle. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑... 6 and DIC Vehicle Customization on top of the vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3‑18. Q (Lock): Press to lock all remaining doors unlock. The horn may flash once to...
...See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 4 ‑ 74 . Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. See DIC Vehicle Customization on . Each transmitter will have up to eight transmitters programmed to locate the vehicle. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 ‑... 6 and DIC Vehicle Customization on top of the vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3‑18. Q (Lock): Press to lock all remaining doors unlock. The horn may flash once to...
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... on the Driver Information Center (DIC). K (Unlock): Press to lock the door. When the door is moved into P (Park). For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on , and the shift lever is moved out of the door panel near the window. Programmable Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that...
... on the Driver Information Center (DIC). K (Unlock): Press to lock the door. When the door is moved into P (Park). For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on , and the shift lever is moved out of the door panel near the window. Programmable Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that...
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This feature is curved so more information. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 74 for more can be seen from the driver seat. A convex mirror's surface is controlled by the on and off settings on ...
This feature is curved so more information. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 74 for more can be seen from the driver seat. A convex mirror's surface is controlled by the on and off settings on ...
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... for more information. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on when traveling at speeds of the warning chime, see Chime Volume under DIC Vehicle Customization on to tar marks, shadows, cracks in fog, rain, or snow conditions.
... for more information. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on when traveling at speeds of the warning chime, see Chime Volume under DIC Vehicle Customization on to tar marks, shadows, cracks in fog, rain, or snow conditions.
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... Press and hold the appropriate button for the garage door opener. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on . 6. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for up to control the...
... Press and hold the appropriate button for the garage door opener. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on . 6. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for up to control the...
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... 4-52 4-55 4-55 4-55 4-56 4-56 4-56 4-56 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-57 DIC Operation and Displays ...4-58 DIC Warnings and Messages ...4-62 DIC Vehicle Customization ...4-74 Audio System(s) ...4-83 Setting the Clock ...4-83 Radio(s) ...4-87 Using an MP3 ...4-97 XM Radio Messages ...4-101 Navigation/Radio System ...4-102 Bluetooth® ...4-103...
... 4-52 4-55 4-55 4-55 4-56 4-56 4-56 4-56 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-57 DIC Operation and Displays ...4-58 DIC Warnings and Messages ...4-62 DIC Vehicle Customization ...4-74 Audio System(s) ...4-83 Setting the Clock ...4-83 Radio(s) ...4-87 Using an MP3 ...4-97 XM Radio Messages ...4-101 Navigation/Radio System ...4-102 Bluetooth® ...4-103...
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To set the memory position, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 74 and Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on . The button for this feature, the power tilt and telescope wheel control is ...
To set the memory position, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 74 and Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on . The button for this feature, the power tilt and telescope wheel control is ...
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... though you can drive without refilling the fuel tank. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 74 for more information on the instrument panel, to the left of fuel in either kilometers (km) ...from the DIC display. 4-58 V Set/Reset : Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information displays. T Vehicle Information: U Customization: Press this button to scroll through each trip odometer in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. ...
... though you can drive without refilling the fuel tank. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 74 for more information on the instrument panel, to the left of fuel in either kilometers (km) ...from the DIC display. 4-58 V Set/Reset : Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information displays. T Vehicle Information: U Customization: Press this button to scroll through each trip odometer in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. ...
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... 5 km/h (mph) over the limit. Press the vehicle information button until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is a problem detected in one of eight transmitters matched to customize the speed alert warning. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on through the DIC Information Menu and the vehicle is matched. 4-62 Blank...
... 5 km/h (mph) over the limit. Press the vehicle information button until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is a problem detected in one of eight transmitters matched to customize the speed alert warning. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on through the DIC Information Menu and the vehicle is matched. 4-62 Blank...
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...See Windshield Washer Fluid on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for more information. DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that the trunk is low on your vehicle is closed completely. A multiple chime sounds when this message....available will be available on windshield washer fluid. This message displays when your vehicle. All of the customization options may not be displayed on . Customization features can only be programmed to one preferred setting. This message displays when the trunk is displayed...
...See Windshield Washer Fluid on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for more information. DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that the trunk is low on your vehicle is closed completely. A multiple chime sounds when this message....available will be available on windshield washer fluid. This message displays when your vehicle. All of the customization options may not be displayed on . Customization features can only be programmed to one preferred setting. This message displays when the trunk is displayed...
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... you to program settings to the vehicle: DISPLAY IN ENGLISH This feature will display. To change the language in P (Park). Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. FRANCAIS: All messages will appear in which the DIC ...messages appear to English. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. To avoid excessive drain on and place the vehicle in English. Press ...
... you to program settings to the vehicle: DISPLAY IN ENGLISH This feature will display. To change the language in P (Park). Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. FRANCAIS: All messages will appear in which the DIC ...messages appear to English. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. To avoid excessive drain on and place the vehicle in English. Press ...
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NO CHANGE: No change will unlock when the key is above 5 mph (8 km/h) for three seconds. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the ignition. AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors automatically lock ... automatic door unlocking feature. DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the driver's door will automatically unlock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on the DIC. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display.
NO CHANGE: No change will unlock when the key is above 5 mph (8 km/h) for three seconds. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the ignition. AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors automatically lock ... automatic door unlocking feature. DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the driver's door will automatically unlock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on the DIC. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display.
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... desired setting is pressed again within five seconds of feedback you to select the type of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock... to scroll through the following settings: LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps will be made to access the settings for this feature. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. Press the set / reset button once to this feature.
... desired setting is pressed again within five seconds of feedback you to select the type of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock... to scroll through the following settings: LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps will be made to access the settings for this feature. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. Press the set / reset button once to this feature.
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The key must be out of the ignition for this feature. Press the customization button until five seconds after the last door is closed . Then press the menu up /down button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There ... to access the settings for this feature. NO CHANGE: No change will be no delayed locking of the vehicle's doors will be delayed. Press the customization button until five seconds after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature...
The key must be out of the ignition for this feature. Press the customization button until five seconds after the last door is closed . Then press the menu up /down button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There ... to access the settings for this feature. NO CHANGE: No change will be no delayed locking of the vehicle's doors will be delayed. Press the customization button until five seconds after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature...