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Cadillac 2011 DTS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2011 cadillac dts owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . ...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2011 cadillac dts owner manual m service and appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the names, logos, emblems, slogans, 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 trademarks and/or service marks of genera...

  • Page 4: Warning:

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 safety warnings and symbols warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warnin...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : airbag readiness light # : air conditioning ! : antilock brake system (abs) g : au...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2 notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 1 in brief instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 instrument panel console-shift model shown, column-shift model similar 1-2.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a. Outlet adjustment on page 4‑40. B. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See driver information center (dic) on page 4‑59. C. Exterior lamps on page 4‑25. D. Instrument panel cluster on page 4‑45. E. Horn on page 4‑3. F. Audio steering wheel c...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owne...

  • Page 11: Door Locks

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-mi...

  • Page 12: Windows

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 windows on vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see pow...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 power reclining seatbacks the control is located on the outboard side of the seat. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward or rearward. See power reclining seatbacks on page 2‑8. Power lumbar adjustment the control is l...

  • Page 14: Memory Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 memory features on vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the steering wheel position, if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and te...

  • Page 15: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 heated and ventilated seats on vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the buttons are on the front doors. The ignition must be on to use this feature. J : press to heat the seat and seatback. I : press to heat the seatback. H : press to cool the...

  • Page 16: Safety Belt

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 safety belt refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety belts: they are for everyone on page 2‑11. . How to wear safety belts properly on page 2‑15. . Lap-shoulder belt on page 2‑24. . Lap...

  • Page 17: Mirror Adjustment

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 mirror adjustment exterior mirrors controls for the outside power folding mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. Press the selector switch (a) or (b) to choose either the left or right outside mirror. Then press the control pad to move the...

  • Page 18: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 steering wheel adjustment this feature allows the position of the steering wheel to be adjusted. The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or down. 2. Release the lever ...

  • Page 19: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 interior lighting courtesy lamps the courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when any door is opened and it is dark outside. Reading lam...

  • Page 20: Windshield Wiper/washer

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 windshield wiper/washer the windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 8: use for a single wiping cycle. 6 : delays wiping cycle. 6: slow wipes. 1: fast wipes. 9: turns the wipers off. J : press and release this padd...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 dual climate control system for vehicles with rear climate control a. Fan control b. Display c. Air delivery mode control d. Driver and passenger temperature controls e. Air conditioning f. Outside air or aux g. Air recirculation h. Pass (passenger...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4 (xm™ satellite radio service, mp3/wma, and rds features): press this button to display additional text information related to the current fm-rds or xm station, or mp3/wma song. When information is not available, no info displays. For more informa...

  • Page 23: Satellite Radio

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 setting the time and date (single cd player) 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press h and hr, min, mm, dd, yyyy (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 3. Press the pushbutton located below any one of the tabs that you want to change. 4. Increase or...

  • Page 24: Steering Wheel Controls

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 steering wheel controls if equipped, these controls are located on the right side of the steering wheel. W : press to go to the next radio station stored as a favorite, or the next track if a cd/dvd is playing. B g : press to silence the vehicle sp...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driver information center (dic) the dic display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu. The dic buttons are located on the instrument pane...

  • Page 26: Cruise Control

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 cruise control the cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. I : press to turn the cruise control system on or off. + res: press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to acce...

  • Page 27: Stabilitrak

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 performance and maintenance traction control system (tcs) the traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press and release i in front of the shift ...

  • Page 28: Engine Oil Life System

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tire sealant and compressor kit this vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See tire sealant and compressor kit on page 6‑75 for c...

  • Page 29: Roadside Service

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 roadside service u.S. Or canada: 1-800-882-1112 tty users: 1-888-889-2438 as the owner of a new cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the roadside service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to give minor repair informa...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 x : push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for hands‐free calling and turn‐by‐turn navigation. Automatic crash response, emergency services, crisis assist, stolen vehicle assistance, vehicle diagnostics,...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 see radio frequency statement on page 8‑18 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. Onstar steering wheel controls this vehicle may have a talk/mute button...

  • Page 32: Notes

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2 notes 1-26.

  • Page 33: Section 2

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 2 seats and restraint system head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 power seats . . . . . ...

  • Page 34: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 head restraints the front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { warning: with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injur...

  • Page 35: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in pl...

  • Page 36: Power Lumbar

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 power lumbar the power lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. Press the front or rear of the lumbar control to increase or decrease support. Press the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the support mechanism...

  • Page 37: Warning:

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 heated and ventilated seats { warning: if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat...

  • Page 38: Wheel

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 remote start heated front seats during a remote start, the front heated seats can be turned on automatically. They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat in...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to stop recall movement, press one of the power seat controls, memory or power mirror buttons, or the power tilt wheel control. If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may sto...

  • Page 40: Power Reclining Seatbacks

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 power reclining seatbacks { warning: you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the drive...

  • Page 41: Center Seat

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Center seat the vehicle may have a front center seat. This seat can be converted to a storage area by lowering the seatback. See center flex storage unit on page 3‑54. 2-9.

  • Page 42: Rear Seats

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 rear seats heated seats { warning: if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the warning under heated and ventilated seats on page 2‑5. Your vehicle may have heated rear...

  • Page 43: Safety Belts

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 safety belts safety belts: they are for everyone this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning: do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn ...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 after more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... A lot! Why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-13.

  • Page 46

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 or the instrument panel... Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an acciden...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you shou...

  • Page 49: Warning:

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. { warning: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase ...

  • Page 50: Warning:

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 q: what is wrong with this? A: the lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { warning: you can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on you...

  • Page 51: Warning:

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { warning: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there...

  • Page 52: Warning:

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is over an armrest. { warning: you can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be...

  • Page 53: Warning:

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { warning: you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far...

  • Page 54: Warning:

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is behind the body. { warning: you can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward in...

  • Page 55: Warning:

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. { warning: you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight...

  • Page 56: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See lap belt on page 2‑29 for more information. The following instructions explain how to...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “shoulder belt height adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 5. To make the lap part tight, pul...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 shoulder belt height adjuster the vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt s...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 rear safety belt comfort guides this vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older...

  • Page 60: Warning:

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { warning: a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt...

  • Page 61: Lap Belt

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work fo...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt ...

  • Page 63: Safety Belt Extender

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle. Safety belt extender if the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you...

  • Page 64: Warning:

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “rear safety belt comfort guides” under lap-shoulder belt on page 2‑24 for more information. If ...

  • Page 65: Warning:

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the sho...

  • Page 66: Warning:

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, t...

  • Page 67: Warning:

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear...

  • Page 68: Warning:

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 q: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the c...

  • Page 69: Warning:

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: a young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body...

  • Page 70: Warning:

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a booster seat (c-d) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning: a child can be serio...

  • Page 71: Warning:

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not av...

  • Page 72: Warning:

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a label on your sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { warning: a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or...

  • Page 73: Children (Latch)

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 do not use child restraints in the center front seat position. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Child restraints ...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 lower anchors lower anchors (a) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (b). Top tether anchor a top tether (a, c) anchors the...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 some child restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether,...

  • Page 76: Warning:

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the top tether anchors are located under the covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Pull open the cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint wil...

  • Page 77: Warning:

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injure...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2. 1. Find the top tether...

  • Page 79: Seat Position

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the latch path and attempt to move it side‐to‐side and back‐and‐forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of mo...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be ...

  • Page 82: Warning:

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 securing a child restraint in the center front seat position { warning: a child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front ...

  • Page 83: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 warning: (continued) even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be ...

  • Page 86: Airbag System

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front pa...

  • Page 87: Warning:

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { warning: you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but ...

  • Page 88: Warning:

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neithe...

  • Page 89: Where Are The Airbags?

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 2-57.

  • Page 90

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Driver side shown, passenger side similar if the vehicle has roof-rail air...

  • Page 91: Warning:

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: if something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put an...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). . If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could inflate at a differe...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 in any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of t...

  • Page 94: Inflates?

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 what will you see after an airbag inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least p...

  • Page 95: Warning:

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: a crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may...

  • Page 96: Passenger Sensing System

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 passenger sensing system the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. United states canada the words on...

  • Page 97: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 warning: (continued) forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front...

  • Page 98: Warning:

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 for some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, depending upon the person’s seating p...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if the off indicator is lit for an adult-size occupant if a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use t...

  • Page 100: Warning:

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers ...

  • Page 101: Adding Equipment To Your

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle q: is there anything i might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, f...

  • Page 102: Restraint System Check

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 restraint system check checking the restraint systems safety belts now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damage...

  • Page 103: After A Crash

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 replacing restraint system parts after a crash { warning: a crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To he...

  • Page 104: Notes

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2 notes 2-72.

  • Page 105: Section 3

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 3 features and controls keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation . . . . ...

  • Page 106: Section 3

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 3 features and controls object detection systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 side blind zo...

  • Page 107: Keys

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 keys { warning: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The wi...

  • Page 108: Operation

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 remote keyless entry (rke) system see radio frequency statement on page 8‑18 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the rke oper...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 q (lock): press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the driver information center (dic), the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred. The horn may chirp when q is pressed again within five seconds. See dic vehicle customi...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 programming transmitters to the vehicle only rke transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed ...

  • Page 111: Remote Vehicle Start

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 remote vehicle start the remote vehicle starting feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts up the vehicle's automatic climate control system. When the remote start system is active, the climate control system...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: . Aim the rke transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking l...

  • Page 113: Doors And Locks

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 doors and locks door locks { warning: unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out ...

  • Page 114: Power Door Locks

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 central door unlocking system the vehicle has a central door unlocking mode. When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can be unlocked at the same time by turning the key clockwise in the door lock cylinder twice. Power door locks with power ...

  • Page 115: Lockout Protection

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to assist in finding the lock, the vehicle has the following: to use the lock: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. To open a...

  • Page 116: Trunk

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 trunk { warning: exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) ...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 emergency trunk release handle notice: do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person t...

  • Page 118: Windows

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 windows { warning: leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless ...

  • Page 119: Power Windows

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 power windows { warning: leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The ...

  • Page 120: Warning:

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 express-down/up windows windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be cance...

  • Page 121: Sun Visors

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 programming the power windows if the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the ve...

  • Page 122: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 rear power sunshade if your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helps to reduce the amount of heat and light entering the rear window. The switch is located on the overhead console. The rear power sunshade is located in the rear shelf. It only wo...

  • Page 123: Content Theft-Deterrent

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 — (on): press this side of the button to turn the lockout feature on. When the lockout feature is turned on, the trunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless entry transmitter or the trunk release button located near the headlamp switch on the instrum...

  • Page 124: Pass-Key

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver's door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the unlock button on the rke transmitter system, or by starting the car with a valid key. Changes or modifications made to this ...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the pass-key ® iii+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-e...

  • Page 126: Vehicle

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 starting and operating your vehicle new vehicle break-in notice: the vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a (stopping the engine/lock/off): when the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to lock/off to turn the engine off. Retained accessory power (rap) will remain active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 3‑24. This is the only positio...

  • Page 128: Starting The Engine

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 retained accessory power (rap) these vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off: . Audio system . Audio steering wheel controls . Power windows . Sunroof (if equipped) power to these accessories will w...

  • Page 129: Engine Coolant Heater

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the start position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to ...

  • Page 130: Warning:

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to use the engine coolant heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver side of the engine, behind the transmission dipstick/fluid fill location and next to the engine. ...

  • Page 131: Warning:

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: it is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the e...

  • Page 132: Warning:

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 n (neutral): in this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use n (neutral) only. Also, use n (neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { warning: shifting into a drive gear while the engine ...

  • Page 133: Performance Shifting

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 3 (third): this position is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed more than d (drive) without using the brakes. You might choose 3 (third) instead of d (drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, s...

  • Page 134: Shifting Into Park

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The brake light will come on and stay on until the parking brake is released. See brake system warning light on page 4...

  • Page 135: Warning:

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4. Turn the ignition key to lock/off. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in p (park). Console shift lever if the vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever, us...

  • Page 136: Shifting Out Of Park

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 torque lock torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into p (park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to ...

  • Page 137: Warning:

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 parking over things that burn { warning: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust { warning: engine exhaust contains c...

  • Page 138: Warning:

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { warning: idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter t...

  • Page 139: Mirrors

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror the vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with a compass display. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator ligh...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 compass variance the compass is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find the current location and varianc...

  • Page 141: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 mirror adjustment 1. Press (c) to unfold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (d) to fold the mirrors toward the vehicle. Resetting the power foldaway mirrors reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstruct...

  • Page 142: Outside Convex Mirror

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 outside convex mirror { warning: a convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over ...

  • Page 143: Warning:

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: the ultrasonic front and rear park assist (ufrpa) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: . Objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close or far from the vehicle . Children, pedestri...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 how the system works ufrpa comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved out of p (park). The system does not work at a forward or reverse speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To be detected, objects must be at least 25.4 cm (10 in.) off the g...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 backing ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into r (reverse). The rear display will then briefly illuminate to let you know the system is working. The following describes what will occur with t...

  • Page 146: Warning:

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 side blind zone alert (sbza) the vehicle may have a side blind zone alert (sbza) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { warning: sbza is only a lane changing aid and does not replace driver vision. Sbza does not detect: . Vehic...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the sbza detection zones do not change if the vehicle is towing a trailer. So be extra careful when changing lanes while towing a trailer. How the system works left side mirror display right side mirror display when the vehicle is started, both out...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the sbza displays may remain on if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of the vehicle. When sbza is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off, the driver will not be able t...

  • Page 149: Warning:

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 lane departure warning (ldw) the vehicle may have a lane departure warning (ldw) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { warning: the lane departure warning (ldw) system does not steer the vehicle and is only an aid to help you ...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 how the system works ldw uses a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings. @ (lane departure warning): to turn ldw on and off, press the ldw control, located by the exterior headlamp control. A...

  • Page 151: Universal Home Remote

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 ldw warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, or other road imperfections. This is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need service. Ldw error message service lane departure system: this message may ap...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before april 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the tran...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “learn” or “smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this butt...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. To verify that the ga...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 example of eight dip switches with two positions example of eight dip switches with three positions the panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on the hand-held t...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: . When a switch is in the up position, write “left.” . When a switch is in the down position, write “right.” . If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door mo...

  • Page 158: Storage Areas

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 storage areas glove box lift up the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. Cupholders there are cupholders located in the full floor console, or in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders are also locate...

  • Page 159: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 warning: (continued) increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. . The original equipment f...

  • Page 160: Rear Seat Armrest

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 rear seat armrest this vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders. Pull the tab on the armrest forward, to access it. Convenience net use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 close: to close the sunroof, operate the controls according to one of the following: . From the open position, press and hold the driver side sunroof switch forward. The sunshade must be closed manually. . From the vent position, press and hold the...

  • Page 162: Notes

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2 notes 3-58.

  • Page 163: Section 4

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 4 instrument panel instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 164: Section 4

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 4 instrument panel antilock brake system (abs) warning light . . . 4-51 traction control system (tcs) warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51 stabilitrak ® indicator light . . . . ...

  • Page 166: Steering Column

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column if the vehicle has this feature, the power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. P...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: g : turn and lane-change signals 2 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer n : windshield wipers l : windshield washer flash-to-pass feature. Inform...

  • Page 168: System

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See fuses and circuit breakers on page 6‑104. Turn signa...

  • Page 169: Warning:

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the forward collision alert (fca) system provides an audible and visual alert if you approach a vehicle too quickly that is directly ahead. Fca also provides a visual alert with no audible alert if you are following another vehicle much too closely....

  • Page 170: Warning:

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fca is enabled when the green light on the button is lit. Fca is disabled when the indicator light is amber. { warning: . On winding roads, fca may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on fca on windin...

  • Page 171: Warning:

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the alert symbol will flash when: . Your vehicle is approaching another vehicle too quickly. . Your vehicle is following a vehicle ahead of you much too closely. See defensive driving on page 5‑2 for more information. Detecting the vehicle ahead the...

  • Page 172: Flash-to-Pass

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 other messages there are three messages that may appear on the driver information center (dic). They are clean radar, radar cruise not ready and service radar cruise. See dic warnings and messages on page 4‑65. Cleaning the system the radar can bec...

  • Page 173: Windshield Washer

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 6 (low speed): slow wipes. 1 (high speed): fast wipes. 9 (off): turns the wipers off. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. Heavy s...

  • Page 174: Cruise Control

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 cruise control with cruise control, a speed of approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). A cruise control light appear...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 set– (set): press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ (cancel): press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Setting cruise control if the cruise button is on when not in us...

  • Page 176: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 reducing speed while using cruise control if the cruise control is already activated, . Press the set– button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. . To slow down in small amounts, press the set– button briefly. Each time this ...

  • Page 177: Warning:

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Adaptive cruise control (acc) is an enhancement to traditional cruise control. It allows you to keep cruise control...

  • Page 178: Warning:

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: . On winding roads, adaptive cruise control may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use adaptive cruise control on winding roads. . Adaptive cruise control may not have time to slow your vehicl...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the accs are located on the steering wheel. The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. ] (on): press to turn the system on. + res (resume/accelerate): press to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to ...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the on symbol is located on the display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. When the on symbol is lit on the display, it indicates that acc is active. A message on the dic will also display when acc is set. See dic warnin...

  • Page 181: Warning:

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 there are six follow distances to choose from. The follow distance selection ranges from near to far (one second to two seconds follow time). The distance maintained for a selected follow distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the ve...

  • Page 182: Warning:

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 approaching and following a vehicle the vehicle ahead symbol is located on the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The vehicle ahead symbol only appears when a vehicle is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or...

  • Page 183: Warning:

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: adaptive cruise control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. Your vehicle may accelerate toward objects, such as a stopped vehicle that suddenly appears after the lead vehicle chan...

  • Page 184: Warning:

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 curves in the road { warning: due to adaptive cruise control limitations in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control o...

  • Page 185: Warning:

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 acc may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. Acc may, occasionally, provide a driver alert and/or braking that you consider unnecessary. It could respond to signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 using acc on hills and when towing a trailer how well acc will work on hills and when towing a trailer depends on your vehicle's speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills. It may not detect a vehicle in your lane while ...

  • Page 187: Exterior Lamps

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 exterior lamps the exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . Taillamps . Parking lamps . License plate lamps . Instrument panel lights . Fog lamps t...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 intellibeam ® intelligent high-beam headlamp control system for vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. Intellibeam is an enhancement to the vehicle's headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on the rea...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except auto. When this occurs, intellibeam is disabled until the control is turned back to the auto position. . The intellibeam system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror. Intellibeam mig...

  • Page 190: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 cleaning the intellibeam light sensor the light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle in front of the inside rearview mirror. Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window. ...

  • Page 191: Fog Lamps

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when automatic lighting is on and it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the drl takes over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take...

  • Page 192: Courtesy Lamps

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 exterior lighting battery saver if the exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to lock/off and a door has been opened. This protects against draining the battery if the h...

  • Page 193: Parade Dimming

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 parade dimming this feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and...

  • Page 194: Electric Power Management

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 electric power management the vehicle has electric power management (epm) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of c...

  • Page 195: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 battery run-down protection this feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatical...

  • Page 196: Analog Clock

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See add-on electrical equipment on page 6‑103. Notice: hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered ...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 dual climate control system for vehicles with rear climate control a. Fan control b. Display c. Air delivery mode control d. Driver and passenger temperature controls e. Air conditioning f. Outside air or aux g. Recirculation h. Pass (passenger cli...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if the auto position is selected on the fan or mode control, the system automatically controls the air conditioning compressor. The a/c compressor will run automatically even at cool outside temperatures in order to dehumidify the air. The a/c indi...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 air delivery mode control: turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. Select one of the following: auto: turns on the automatic delivery mode operation. F (vent): air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. * (bi-le...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 : (outside air): press to turn the outside air mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show it is on. Air is pulled from outside the vehicle. Pressing ? Will cancel this mode. ? (recirculation): press to turn the recirculation mode on or off...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the heated outside rearview mirrors will turn on to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on. Notice: do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything...

  • Page 202: Outlet Adjustment

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 in order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs: . Vehicle speed is above 16 km/h (10 mph) for 5 minutes. . Vehicle speed is above 51 km/h (32 mph) for 2 and a half min...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the rear climate control system is located on the back of the center console. A. Display b. Fan control c. Temperature control d. Air delivery mode control aux (auxiliary): press the aux button located on the front climate control panel to turn the...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 manual operation « a ª (fan control): press to increase or decrease the fan speed. « b ª (temperature control): press to increase or decrease the temperature for the rear seat passengers. Once the rear temperature setting is changed from following ...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to access the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Use a tool to remove the cover. If the vehicle has tabs that allow the cover to be unlatched with your fingers, a tool will not be needed for this step. 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin l...

  • Page 206: Indicators

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 3. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to flatten the pin holding the air filter in place. Gently remove the air filter and any loose debris that...

  • Page 207: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 instrument panel cluster english shown, metric similar 4-45.

  • Page 208: Speedometer And Odometer

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 speedometer and odometer the speedometer shows the speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “mph (km)” under dic operation and displays on page 4‑60 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the...

  • Page 209: Safety Belt Reminders

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 safety belt reminders driver safety belt reminder light when the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on an...

  • Page 210: Airbag Readiness Light

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 airbag readiness light the system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules...

  • Page 211: Warning:

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either on or off, or either the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags. If the word on or the on symbo...

  • Page 212: Warning:

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 see dic warnings and messages on page 4‑65 for more information. This light could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a shor...

  • Page 213: Warning Light

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 antilock brake system (abs) warning light for vehicles with the antilock brake system (abs), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the ind...

  • Page 214: Stabilitrak

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 stabilitrak ® indicator light for vehicles with the stabilitrak ® system, this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then go...

  • Page 215: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine coolant temperature warning light the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine is very hot. This light also comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. If the light does not go out or comes on and stays on while dr...

  • Page 216: Tire Pressure Light

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tire pressure light for vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the tire pressure monitoring system. When the light is on steady this ...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: if t...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. . Make sure to fu...

  • Page 219: Oil Pressure Light

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . The critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems du...

  • Page 220: Front Fog Lamp Light

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 front fog lamp light the fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See fog lamps on page 4‑29 for more information. Lights on reminder this light comes on whenever the parking lamps...

  • Page 221: Fuel Gauge

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fuel gauge the fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the engine is on. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the fuel level low messa...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 dic operation and displays the driver information center (dic) has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the dic buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. 3 trip/fuel: press this button to scroll thr...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 once the range drops below an estimated 64 km (40 miles) remaining, the display will show fuel range low. If your vehicle is low on fuel, the fuel level low message will be displayed. See “fuel level low” under dic warnings and messages on page 4‑6...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 battery voltage this display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read battery voltage 13.2 volts. If the voltage is low, the display will show low. If the vo...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 units this display allows you to select between english or metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between english or metric units. Parking assist if your vehicle has the ultrasonic front and rear par...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to add air to a specific tire will appear in the display. See inflation - tire pressure on page 6‑57 and dic warnings and messages on page 4‑65 for mor...

  • Page 227: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. 5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to lock/off. Blank display this display shows no informati...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 change engine oil soon this message displays when service is required for your vehicle. See your dealer. See engine oil on page 6‑15 and scheduled maintenance on page 7‑3 for more information. When you reset the change engine oil soon message by cl...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driver door open this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the driver door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. Engine hot – a/c (air conditioning) off this message displays when the engine...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine overheated stop engine notice: if you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or dic, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See en...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fuel level low this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. A single chime sounds when this message is displayed. See filling the tank on page 6‑8. Hood ope...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 no cruise braking gas pedal applied this message displays when the adaptive cruise control (acc) is engaged and you are pressing the accelerator pedal enough to disable acc automatic braking. See adaptive cruise control on page 4‑14 for more inform...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 passenger door open this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the passenger side front door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. Radar cruise not ready this message displays when the adapti...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 service air bag this message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. See airbag readiness light on page 4‑48 for more information. Service a/c system this message displays when...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 service parking assist if your vehicle has the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the ufrpa system. Do not use this system to help you park. See ultrasonic front and rear parkin...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 service suspension sys (system) this message displays when the magnetic ride control or automatic leveling control system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. Service theft deterrent system this message displays whe...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 side blind zone alert system off if your vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system, this message displays when the sbza system has been turned off. See side blind zone alert (sbza) on page 3‑42 and dic operation and displays on page 4‑60 ...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 theft attempted this symbol appears with this message. This message displays if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. See content theft-deterrent on page 3‑19 for more information....

  • Page 239: Dic Vehicle Customization

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 this message displays when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is removed. Trunk open this symbol appears with this message. This message d...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since then. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. To change customization prefer...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 espanol: all messages will appear in spanish. Japanese: all messages will appear in japanese. Arabic: all messages will appear in arabic. No change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driver in park: only the driver's door will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into p (park). All at key out: all of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. All in park (default): all of the doors will unlock when the vehic...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 remote door unlock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the rke transmitter...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 exit lighting this feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from on/run to lock/off. Press the customization button until exit ligh...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 chime volume this feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until chime volume appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 easy exit recall if your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page 2‑6 for more information. Press the customization button until ...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tilt/telescope: the steering wheel tilt and steering column telescope features will recall. All (default): the driver's seat and the steering wheel tilt and steering column telescope features will recall, if your vehicle has this option. No change:...

  • Page 248: Audio System(S)

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 do not restore: the customization features will not be set to their factory default settings. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Exiting the feature settings menu the feature settings ...

  • Page 249: Setting The Clock

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: contact your dealer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio ...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the radio clock and analog clock are not synchronized. Occasionally you might need to set the digital radio clock using the procedure below to synchronize both clocks. For a six-disc cd player to turn the radio clock display on or off: 1. Turn the ...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 for a six-disc cd player this type of radio has a menu button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the menu button until h option is displayed. 3. Press the pushbutton located under h and the hr, m...

  • Page 252: Radio(S)

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 for the six-disc cd player to change the time and date default setting: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/ year to day/month/year, by pressing the menu button. 2. Once h displays, ...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 playing the radio o (power/volume): press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Speed compensated volume (scv): radios with scv automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise while dri...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 finding a station band: press to switch between am, fm, or xm™. The selection displays. A (tune): turn to select radio stations. © seek ¨ : press the arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and ho...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the number of favorites pages can be setup using the menu button. To setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press the menu button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the fav 1-6 label. 3. Select the desired numbe...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 for the bose amplified radio, perform the following steps to setup the equalization settings: 1. Press the a knob until the dsp label displays. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the dsp label to get choices of norm, driv, rear, and surround, to...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . Surround (centerpoint ® ): select this screen button to enable bose ® centerpoint signal processing circuitry. Centerpoint produces a full vehicle surround sound listening experience from a cd, mp3/wma, or xm stereo digital audio source and deliv...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the cat button also toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio when a mixed disc is present. See “compressed audio” later in this section. Radio message locked: this message displays when the theftlock ® system has locked up the radio. Take ...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if the surface of a cd is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. Care of the cd playe...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 © seek ¨ : press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 cd/aux (cd/auxiliary): press to play a cd when listening to the radio. The cd icon and track number displays when a cd is in the player. Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio playe...

  • Page 262: Using An Mp3

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. When connecting an auxiliary device, the radio automatically detects the device and “aux input device” displays. The device begins playing...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . The cd player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files. . Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or alb...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 no folder when the cd contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder. The next and previous folder functions do not display on a cd that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 preprogrammed playlists preprogrammed playlists that were created using winamp™, musicmatch™, or real jukebox™ software can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited using the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders containing comp...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 s rev (fast reverse): press and hold to reverse playback quickly within an mp3/wma file. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release this button to resume playing the file. The elapsed time of the file displays. \ fwd (fast forward): press and hol...

  • Page 267: Xm Radio Messages

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the sort by label. From the sort screen, push one of the buttons below the album button. Press the pushbutton below the back label to return to the main mus...

  • Page 268: Navigation/radio System

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 no artist info: no artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No title info: no song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No cat info: no ca...

  • Page 269: Bluetooth

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 bluetooth ® vehicles with a bluetooth system can use a bluetooth capable cell phone with a hands free profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in on/run or acc/accessory position. The range of the bluetooth ...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 pairing a bluetooth cell phone must be paired to the bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturers user guide for bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a bluetooth phone...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 listing all paired and connected phones the system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 delete: this command is used to delete individual name tags. Delete all name tags: this command deletes all stored name tags in the hands free calling directory and the onstarturn by turn destinations directory. Using the “store” command 1. Press ...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (111,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 listing stored numbers the list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags. Using the “list” command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “directory”. 3. Say “hands free calling”. 4. Say “list”. Making a call calls can be made...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (112,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 using the “re‐dial” command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say “re‐dial”. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a call when an incoming call is received, the audio system m...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (113,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 transferring a call audio can be transferred between the bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes...

  • Page 276: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Black plate (114,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 sending a number or name tag during a call 1. Press b g . The system responds “ready”, followed by a tone. 2. Say “dial”. 3. Say the number or name tag to send. Clearing the system unless information is deleted out of the in‐vehicle bluetooth syst...

  • Page 277: Radio Reception

    Black plate (115,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 b g (mute/push to talk): press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with bluetooth or onstar ® systems press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems. See bluetooth ® on pa...

  • Page 278: Backglass Antenna

    Black plate (116,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 xm™ satellite radio service xm satellite radio service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous united states, and in canada. Just as with fm, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causin...

  • Page 279: Section 5

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 5 driving your vehicle your driving, the road, and the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 280: Vehicle

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 your driving, the road, and the vehicle defensive driving defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” the first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — see safety belts: they are for everyone on page 2‑11. { warning: as...

  • Page 281: Control Of A Vehicle

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 for persons under 21, it is against the law in every u.S. State to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out mu...

  • Page 283: Braking In Emergencies

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 abs can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

  • Page 284: Stabilitrak

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 stabilitrak ® system the vehicle may have the stabilitrak system which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions. This is accomplished ...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the tcs and stabilitrak ® light will flash when the system is limiting wheel spin. The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal. See traction control system (tcs) warning light on page 4‑51 for more information. If the veh...

  • Page 286: Magnetic Ride Control™

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 adding non‐dealer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See accessories and modifications on page 6‑3 for more information. Magnetic ride control™ the vehicle may have magnetic ride control that automatically adjusts the ride of the vehi...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 steering in emergencies there are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked car...

  • Page 288: Off-Road Recovery

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if th...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 skidding in a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of ski...

  • Page 290: Driving At Night

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driving at night night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: . Drive defensively. . Do not drink and d...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or n...

  • Page 292: Highway Hypnosis

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 highway hypnosis always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep interior t...

  • Page 293: Winter Driving

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . Top of hills: be alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident). . Pay attention to special road...

  • Page 294: Warning:

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the roadside service on page 8‑7. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . Turn on the hazard war...

  • Page 295: Mud, Ice, Or Snow

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so t...

  • Page 296: Loading The Vehicle

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 loading the vehicle it is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory‐installed options. Two labels on your veh...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the tire and loading information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (c) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (d). For more information on tires and inflation see tires on page 6‑48 and inflation - tire press...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 example 2 item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs (340 kg) c available cargo weight = 250 lbs (113 kg) example 3 item description total a vehicle...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity wei...

  • Page 301: Warning:

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: do not load the vehicle any heavier than the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), or either the maximum front or rear gross axle weight rating (gawr). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way the vehicle handle...

  • Page 302: Towing

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 automatic level control this feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It is automatic, you do not need to adjust anything. This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as w...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . How far will the vehicle be towed? Some vehicles ha...

  • Page 304: Towing A Trailer

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 dolly towing the vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the gear shift lever in p (park). 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a strai...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: pulling a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section and see your dealer for important information about towing ...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . Do not tow a trailer when the outside temperature is above 100°f (38°c). . If the vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system and it doesn't seem to be working properly while pulling a trailer, turn the system off. See side blind zone ale...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are ...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Trailer brakes because the vehicle has s...

  • Page 309: Warning:

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Turn signals when towing a trailer...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into p (park). 5. Release the brake pedal. Leaving after parking on...

  • Page 311: Section 6

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 6 service and appearance care service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 california proposition 65 warning . . ....

  • Page 312: Section 6

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 6 service and appearance care tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 tire sealant and compressor kit . . . ....

  • Page 313: Service

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 service for service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. Genuine gm parts have one of these marks: accessories and modifications when non‐dealer accessories are added to t...

  • Page 314: Requirements

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 california proposition 65 warning most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many flui...

  • Page 315: The Vehicle

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 this vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle on page 2‑68. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See mai...

  • Page 316: Gasoline Specifications

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 otherwise, you could damage the engine. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the engine needs service. Gasoline specifications at a minimum, gasoline should meet astm specification d 4814 in the united states ...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 also, your dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit‐related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use thes...

  • Page 318: Filling The Tank

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 filling the tank { warning: fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke n...

  • Page 319: Warning:

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. While ...

  • Page 320: Warning:

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosph...

  • Page 321: Warning:

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 filling a portable fuel container { warning: never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs....

  • Page 322: Checking Things Under

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 checking things under the hood { warning: an electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { warning: things that burn can get on h...

  • Page 323: Hood Release

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 hood release to lift the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever, located near the c...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine compartment overview when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6l l37 engine shown, 4.6l ld8 engine similar 6-14.

  • Page 325: Engine Oil

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a. Underhood fuse block on page 6‑104. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 6‑38. C. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 6‑32. D. Engine coolant surge tank and pre...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential: 1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Checking your oil level too soon after engine shut off will ...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 your vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos™ approved engine oil. Notice: use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos™ specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to the dexos™ spec...

  • Page 328: Engine Oil Life System

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos™. See “specification” for more information. Engine oil additives/engine oil flushes do not add anything to the oi...

  • Page 329: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 how to reset the engine oil life system reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the system: 1. Turn the ignition to on/run, with the engine off. 2. Press the dic info...

  • Page 330: Warning:

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to inspect or replace the filter: 1. Remove the two screws on the top of the engine air cleaner/filter cover. 2. Lift up the outboard side of the cover at an angle while pulling toward you. This is necessary due to the two hinges located on the inb...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 automatic transmission fluid when to check and change automatic transmission fluid a good time to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in scheduled maint...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 checking the fluid level prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in p (park). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 5. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way and turn the handle clockwise. 6. Reinstall the...

  • Page 334: Cooling System

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 cooling system the cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 4.6l l37 engine shown, 4.6l ld8 engine similar 6-24.

  • Page 335: Warning:

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap b. Electric engine cooling fans { warning: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any un...

  • Page 336: Engine Coolant

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine coolant the cooling system in the vehicle is filled with dex-cool ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling sy...

  • Page 337: Warning:

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 checking coolant the vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it c...

  • Page 338: Warning:

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the coo...

  • Page 339: Engine Overheating

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4.6l l37 engine shown, 4.6l ld8 engine similar 4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level in...

  • Page 340: Warning:

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: engine damage from running the engine wit...

  • Page 341: Operating Mode

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in ...

  • Page 342: Power Steering Fluid

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 power steering fluid the power steering fluid reservoir is located next to the underhood fuse block on the passenger side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 6‑14 for more information on location. When to check power steering fl...

  • Page 343: Brakes

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 adding washer fluid the washer fluid low add fluid message will be displayed on the driver information center (dic) when the fluid is low. See dic warnings and messages on page 4‑65 for more information. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. A...

  • Page 344: Warning:

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on...

  • Page 345: Warning:

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 brake wear this vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is mo...

  • Page 346: Battery

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts...

  • Page 347: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 warning: (continued) provide the protection needed in a crash. If a replacement battery is ever needed, it must be vented in the same manner as the original battery. Always make sure that the vent hose is properly reattached before reinstalling the...

  • Page 348: Jump Starting

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 6‑36. If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to d...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: if you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. T...

  • Page 350: Warning:

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the remote negative (−) terminal is located behind the power steering pulley, near the engine cover. It is marked gnd (−). You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located under the rear passenger's seat. You will not need...

  • Page 351: Warning:

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The ve...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery. Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) terminal marked gnd (−). 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run t...

  • Page 353: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disco...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly. To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See hood release on page 6‑13 for more inform...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws. They are located under the hood near each headlamp assembly. First lift the flap to access either of them. Each one is the top outboard screw by the “ v” on the cover panel next to the aiming flap. The...

  • Page 356: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 bulb replacement it is recommended that all bulbs be replaced by your dealer. High intensity discharge (hid) lighting { warning: the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4. Install the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm and firmly press down on the clip to snap it into place. To remove and replace the wiper blade element: 1. The wiper blade element has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottom claw set...

  • Page 358: Tires

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle warranty booklet for details. For additional information ref...

  • Page 359: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. Passenger car tire example (a) tire size : the tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, con...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 (g) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see inflation - tire pressure on page 6‑57 and loading the vehicle on page 5...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 (e) tire inflation : the temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kpa). For more information on tire pressure and inflation see inflation - tire pressure on page 6‑57 and spare tire on page 6‑93. (f) tire size : a ...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 (b) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification) : original equipment tires designed to gm's specific tire performance criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm's tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety ...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 (c) aspect ratio : a two‐digit number that indicates the tire height‐to‐width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item c of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as it...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 (d) construction code : a letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter r means radial ply construction; the letter d means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter b means belted‐bias ply constructio...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 dot markings : a code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the u.S. Department of transportation (dot) motor vehicle safety standards. The dot code includes the tire identification number (tin), an alpha...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 passenger (p-metric) tire : a tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended inflation pressure : vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See inflation ...

  • Page 367: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 inflation - tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: do not let anyone tell you that under‐inflation or over‐inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under‐inflation...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 how to check use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under‐inflated. Check the tire's inf...

  • Page 369: High-Speed Operation

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 high-speed operation { warning: driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you ...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The tpms sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle's tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 federal communications commission (fcc) and industry canada see radio frequency statement on page 8‑18 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. Tire pressu...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a tire and loading information label, attached to your vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle's tires when they are cold. See loading the vehicle on page 5‑18, for an e...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . One or more tpms sensors are missing or damaged. The dic message and the tpms malfunction light should go off when the tpms sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully. See your dealer for service. . Replacemen...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the tpms sensor matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to on/run with the engine off. 3. Press the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter's lock and unlock buttons at the same time for approximatel...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tire inspection and rotation we recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See when it is time for new tires on page 6‑67 for more information. Always remove the tires if any of...

  • Page 376: Warning:

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 five‐tire rotation pattern a five‐tire rotation pattern may be used for your professional vehicle, if it has a full‐size spare tire and wheel assembly that matches the original equipment tires and wheels in size, type and brand. The correct five‐ti...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when it is time for new tires various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indica...

  • Page 378: Buying New Tires

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 buying new tires gm has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet general motors tire performance criteria specification (tpc spec) system r...

  • Page 379: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 warning: (continued) your vehicle may have a compact spare tire and wheel assembly. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire and wheel, they have the same overall diameter as your vehicle's full‐size tires and wheels. Because they were designed and ...

  • Page 380: Warning:

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 different size tires and wheels if you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, ...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 all passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified governm...

  • Page 382: Wheel Replacement

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 wheel alignment and tire balance the tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be n...

  • Page 383: Warning:

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 used replacement wheels { warning: putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new gm original...

  • Page 384: Warning:

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want ...

  • Page 385: Warning:

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tire sealant and compressor kit { warning: idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unc...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. The kit includes: a. On/off button b. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) c. Pressure relief button d. Pressure gauge e. Air only hose (black) f. Sealant/air hose (clear...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 using the tire sealant and compressor kit to temporarily seal and inflate a punctured tire follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated en...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. Turn the selector switch (b) clockwise to the sealant + air position. 9. Press the on/off (a) button to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister and place it in a highly visible location. Do not exceed the speed on this label until the damaged tire is repa...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a l...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. Turn the selector switch (b) counterclockwise to the air only position. 9. Press the on/off (a) button to turn the compressor on. The compressor will inflate the t...

  • Page 392: Storage

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 removal and installation of the sealant canister to remove the sealant canister: 1. Remove the plastic cover. 2. Unscrew the connector (b) from the canister (a). 3. Pull up on the canister (a) to remove it. 4. Replace with a new canister which is a...

  • Page 393: Changing A Flat Tire

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See hazard warning flashers on page 4‑3. { warning: changing a ti...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 removing the spare tire and tools the equipment needed is in the trunk. To access the equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 3‑12 for more information. 2. Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that the back edge...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4. Turn the wing nut to remove the retainer that holds the wrench and jack. 5. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and spare tire from the trunk. See spare tire on page 6‑93 for more information. The tools to be used are the jack (a) and the wheel wrench...

  • Page 396: The Spare Tire

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See changing a flat tire on page 6‑83 for more information. 2. For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover, use the flat end of the wheel w...

  • Page 397: Warning:

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 4. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and use the corresponding cutouts located in the plastic molding. The front location is (a) 8.5 inches (21 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and the rear location (b) is 3.5 inches (...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 6. Raise the jack until the metal flange fits firmly into the channel of the jack head. 7. Put the spare tire near you. 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit...

  • Page 399: Warning:

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. { warning: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an ac...

  • Page 400: Warning:

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 13. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. { warning: wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened wi...

  • Page 401: Tools

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 5-wheel nuts 8-wheel nuts 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers, screw the nut covers on with your fingers, then tighten one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench. Notice...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a. Cover b. Wing nut c. Retainer d. Jack and wheel wrench e. Jack container f. Spare tire g. Bolt 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 3‑12. 2. Reinstall the spare tire (f), face down, making sure to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt (g) ...

  • Page 403: Spare Tire

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 spare tire compact spare tire { warning: driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time....

  • Page 404: Appearance Care

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 spare tire this vehicle may have a spare tire, which, when new, was fully inflated. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See inflation - tire pressure on page 6‑57 and loading the vehicle on page 5‑18 for ...

  • Page 405: Fabric/carpet

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window defogger. When cleaning the glass on the vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. Many cleaners con...

  • Page 406: Leather

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. 5. If the s...

  • Page 407: Plastic Surfaces

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 instrument panel, vinyl, and other plastic surfaces a soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and d...

  • Page 408: Washing Your Vehicle

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 washing your vehicle the best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often. Notice: certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle. Check the cleaning product label. If it...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium c...

  • Page 410: And Trim

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 aluminum or chrome-plated wheels and trim the vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clea...

  • Page 411: Tires

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tires to clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all pain...

  • Page 412: Vehicle Identification

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) this legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The vin also appears on the vehicle certificat...

  • Page 413: Electrical System

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 electrical system add-on electrical equipment notice: do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warr...

  • Page 414: Options

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 power windows and other power options circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is f...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fuses usage 1 engine control module (ecm), crank 2 fuel injectors odd 3 fuel injectors even 4 air conditioning clutch fuses usage 5 air injection reactor (air) solenoid 6 oxygen sensor 7 emission device 8 transmission, ignition 1 6-105.

  • Page 416

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fuses usage 9 engine control module (ecm), powertrain control module (pcm) 10 climate control system, instrument panel cluster ignition 1 11 airbag system 12 horn 13 windshield wiper 14 fog lamps 15 right high-beam headlamp 16 left high-beam headl...

  • Page 417: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 rear underseat fuse block the rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. Removing the rear seat cushion notice: if you touch the exposed wires with the me...

  • Page 418: Warning:

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: { warning: a safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt has not been routed through the...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fuses usage 1 fuel pump 2 left park lamp 3 run 3 - rear blower 4 right park lamp fuses usage 5 engine control module (ecm)/ transmission control module (tcm) 6 memory module 7 right park lamp (optional) 6-109.

  • Page 420

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fuses usage 8 steering wheel illumination 9 front heated/cooled seat module 10 run 2 - heated/cooled seats 11 rear heated seat module 12 rpa module 13 pass-key ® iii system 14 unlock/lock module 15 magnetic ride control 16 not used 17 sunroof 18 b...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (111,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fuses usage 47 electronic leveling control compressor (j-case) 48 blower (j-case) (optional) 49 blower (j-case) (optional) resistor usage 50 terminating resistor relays usage 51 front blower (optional) 52 rear defogger 53 electronic leveling contr...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (112,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 7‑9 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refriger...

  • Page 423: Section 7

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 7 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 scheduled maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 424: Maintenance Schedule

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 maintenance schedule introduction notice: maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not...

  • Page 425: Scheduled Maintenance

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 at your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available. Your dealer has specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts, as well as, up‐to‐date tools and equipment to ensure fast and acc...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 every engine oil change . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See engine oil on page 6‑15 and engine oil life system on page 6‑18. An emission control service. . Engine coolant level check. See engine coolant on page 6‑26. . Engine ...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 additional required services every 12 000 km/7,500 miles . Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 miles. See tire inspection and rotation on page 6‑65. At each fuel stop . Engine oil level check. See engine oil on page 6‑15. . E...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 first engine oil change after every 80 000 km/50,000 miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See engine air cleaner/filter on page 6‑19. . Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy cit...

  • Page 429: Owner Checks And Services

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 owner checks and services starter switch check { warning: when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around t...

  • Page 430: Warning:

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 ignition transmission lock check while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to lock/off in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to lock/off only when the shift lever is in p (park). . The ignition key sho...

  • Page 431: Recommended Fluids And

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil the engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos™ specification. O...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cleaner/filter element 22676970 a1627c engine oil filter 890...

  • Page 433: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine drive belt routing 4.6l v8 engines 7-11.

  • Page 434: Maintenance Record

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance record date odometer...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 maintenance record (cont'd) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 7-13.

  • Page 436

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 maintenance record (cont'd) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 7-14.

  • Page 437: Section 8

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 8 customer assistance information customer assistance and information . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 online owner center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5...

  • Page 438: Customer Assistance And

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 customer assistance and information customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by th...

  • Page 439

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 step three — u.S. Owners: both general motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, general motors of canada limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge...

  • Page 441: Online Owner Center

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 online owner center cadillac owner center (u.S.) — www.Cadillacownercenter.Com information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more . Store online service...

  • Page 442: Telephone (Tty) Users

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users to assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use text telephones (ttys), cadillac has tty equipment available at its customer assistance center. Any tty user can com...

  • Page 443: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 mexico, central america and caribbean islands/countries (except puerto rico and u.S. Virgin islands) general motors de mexico, s. De r.L. De c.V. Customer assistance center av. Ejercito nacional #843 col. Granada c.P. 11520, mexico, d.F. 01-800-466-...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 coverage services are provided up to 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 miles), whichever comes first. In the u.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside se...

  • Page 445

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 cadillac technician roadside service (u.S. Only) cadillac's exceptional roadside service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every cadillac owner in the united states with the advantage of contacting a cadillac advisor and, wher...

  • Page 446

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 scheduling service appointments when your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help...

  • Page 447

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 public transportation or fuel reimbursement if your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the...

  • Page 448: Collision Damage Repair

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 collision damage repair if your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehi...

  • Page 449

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 insuring your vehicle protect your investment in your gm vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies p...

  • Page 450: Reporting Safety Defects

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 managing the vehicle damage repair process in the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, gm recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it...

  • Page 451: Canadian Government

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify transport canada immediately, and notify general motors of canada limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write...

  • Page 452

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 owner information owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the maintenance schedule for all models. In-portfolio: includes a portfolio,...

  • Page 453: Privacy

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 vehicle data recording and privacy your gm vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine a...

  • Page 454: Onstar

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 gm will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of g...

  • Page 455

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 accessory power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3...

  • Page 456

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86 audio steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 457

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 care of safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97 cd, mp3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100 center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 458

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 compressor kit, tire sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75 content theft-deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 459

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driving (cont.) hill and mountain roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 in rain and on wet roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 loss of control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 460

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 f filter engine air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 finish damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-101 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 461

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 h hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 headlamp wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 462

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 k keyless entry remote (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 463

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 locks central door unlocking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 lockout protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 464

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 o object detection, side blind zone alert (sbza) . . . 3-42 odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46 off-road recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 465

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-104 lumbar controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 466

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 reclining seatbacks, power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 recommended fluids and lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9 recreational vehicle towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 reimbursement program,...

  • Page 467

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 seats (cont.) power lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 power reclining seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 power seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 468

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 storing the tire sealant and compressor kit . . . . . . 6-82 stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 sunroof . . . . ....

  • Page 469

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 traction control system (tcs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 control system warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51 magnetic ride control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-...

  • Page 470

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 w warning lights, gauges, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 warnings dic warnings and messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65 hazard flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 safety a...