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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 driving your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 your driving, the road, and the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • 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 4‑38. B. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See driver information center (dic) on page 4‑57. C. Exterior lamps on page 4‑23. D. Instrument panel cluster on page 4‑43. 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 if available, the buttons are on the front doors. To operate, the ignition must be on. J : press to heat the seat and seatback. I : press to heat the seatback only. H : press to cool the seat and seatback. For more inform...

  • Page 16: Safety Belts

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 safety belts 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. . La...

  • 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: Navigation System

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 navigation system if the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways...

  • Page 26: Cruise Control

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 v : press to reset certain dic features and to acknowledge dic warning messages and clear them from the dic display. Y z : press to scroll up and down the menu items. For more information, see driver information center (dic) on page 4‑57. Vehicle c...

  • Page 27: Power Outlets

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 power outlets the accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. If the vehicle has a center console, the power outlet is located inside the lower storage area. Some vehicles may have an out...

  • Page 28: Stabilitrak

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 stabilitrak ® system the vehicle may have the stabilitrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. The system cannot be turned ...

  • Page 29: Engine Oil Life System

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a dic message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil...

  • Page 30: Roadside Service

    Black plate (24,1) 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. See roadside service on page 1‑24 for more information. Roadside service and o...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 how onstar service works q : push this blue button to connect to a specially trained onstar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained onstar em...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 see radio frequency statement on page 8‑17 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 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 controls are 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. Massaging lumbar if...

  • 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 recall, press and release “1” or “2.” the vehicle must be in p (park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and steering column will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver. Memory remote recall this featu...

  • 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 3‑52. 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. If available, the buttons are on ...

  • 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 the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase i...

  • 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 the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your...

  • 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 the 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 the 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 safety belt extender if the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the e...

  • 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 (continue...

  • 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 child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly secured. Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size ...

  • 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 to move it side‐to‐side and back‐and‐forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper installation. Securing a child restraint in a rear seat position when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the ins...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 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 retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not...

  • Page 81: Warning:

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 2‑41 for more information. 7. Before placing a child ...

  • Page 82: Right Front Seat Position

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 securing a child restraint in the right front seat position this vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to put the restraint on page 2‑39. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sen...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 2‑41 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires ...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder p...

  • Page 85: Airbag System

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly insta...

  • Page 86: Warning:

    Black plate (54,1) 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 87: Warning:

    Black plate (55,1) 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 88

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 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 cl...

  • Page 89: Warning:

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driver side shown, passenger side similar if the vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers, they are in the ceiling above the side windows. { warning: if something is between an occupant...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when should an airbag inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However,...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 passenger airbag may inflate to an increased depth (a full deployment), based on safety belt status and the crash severity measured early in the event. (always wear your safety belt, even with frontal airbags.) your vehicle has seat-mounted side im...

  • Page 92: Inflates?

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 but airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See when should an airbag inflate? On page 2‑58 for more information. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more tha...

  • Page 93: Warning:

    Black plate (61,1) 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 94: Warning:

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 distance, you may not see the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word on or off, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See passenger airbag status indicator on page 4‑46. The passenger sensing system turns off the r...

  • Page 95: Warning:

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant ...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if the on indicator is lit for a child restraint if a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blan...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (65,1) 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 98: Warning:

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 additional factors affecting system operation safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “safety belts” and “...

  • Page 99: Adding Equipment To Your

    Black plate (67,1) 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 100: Restraint System Check

    Black plate (68,1) 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 101: After A Crash

    Black plate (69,1) 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 102: Notes

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2 notes 2-70

  • Page 103: 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 104: Section 3

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 3 features and controls object detection systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 side blind zo...

  • Page 105: 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 106: Operation

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 remote keyless entry (rke) system see radio frequency statement on page 8‑17 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 107

    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 108: Remote Vehicle Start

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 battery replacement replace the battery if the replace battery in remote key message displays in the dic. See “replace battery in remote key” under dic warnings and messages on page 4‑62 for additional information. Notice: when replacing the battery...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. ...

  • Page 110: Doors And Locks

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 minutes. For example, if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after five minutes of the engine run time, 10 minutes are added and you now have 15 minutes of engine running. The added ten minutes are considered a second...

  • Page 111: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 warning: (continued) . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Because the vehicle ha...

  • Page 112: Rear Door Security Locks

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 rear door security locks rear door security locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. The rear doors must be opened to access them. To assist...

  • Page 113: Trunk

    Black plate (11,1) 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 114

    Black plate (12,1) 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 115: Windows

    Black plate (13,1) 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 116: Power Windows

    Black plate (14,1) 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 117: Warning:

    Black plate (15,1) 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 118: Sun Visors

    Black plate (16,1) 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 119: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Black plate (17,1) 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 120: Content Theft-Deterrent

    Black plate (18,1) 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 121

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to avoid arming the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle with the door key or the manual door lock. . Always unlock a door with a key or use the rke transmitter system. Pressing the unlock button on the rke transmitter, or unlocking a door with th...

  • Page 122: Pass-Key

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 pass-key ® iii+ electronic immobilizer see radio frequency statement on page 8‑17 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. Pass-key ® iii+ electronic immob...

  • Page 123: Vehicle

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 see your dealer or a locksmith who can service pass-key iii+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. To program the new key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, ...

  • Page 124: Ignition Positions

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 ignition positions the ignition switch has four different positions: in order to shift out of p (park), ignition must be in the on/run or acc/accessory and the brake pedal must be applied. Notice: using a tool to force the key to turn in the igniti...

  • Page 125: Starting The Engine

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the steering can bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to acc/accessory. If this doesn't work, the vehicle needs service. B (acc/accessory): this position lets the ...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 starting procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to start. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will slow down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate ...

  • Page 127: Engine Coolant Heater

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine coolant heater the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm‐up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°f (−18°c). Vehicles with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four ...

  • Page 128: Warning:

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 automatic transmission operation the automatic transmission may have a shift lever located either on the steering column or on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (park): this position locks t...

  • Page 129: Warning:

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 r (reverse): use this gear to back up. Notice: shifting to r (reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to r (reverse) only after the vehicle is stopp...

  • Page 130: Performance Shifting

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 see towing a trailer on page 5‑26 for more information. 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 d...

  • Page 131: Shifting Into Park

    Black plate (29,1) 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 132: Warning:

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 console shift lever if the vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever, use this procedure to shift the vehicle into p (park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the shift lever into p (park) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front ...

  • Page 133: Shifting Out Of Park

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 shifting out of park automatic transmission shift lock this vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in p (park) . Prevent movement of the s...

  • Page 134: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine exhaust { warning: engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (p...

  • Page 135: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 warning: (continued) death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see engine exhaust on page 3‑32. { warning: it can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission sh...

  • Page 136: Compass

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 compass compass operation press o or auto 3 , depending on the vehicle, to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, after a few seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. The compass automatically cal...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 3. Once the zone number displays, press o or auto 3 repeatedly until the correct zone number displays. Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to normal operation. If c appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. Se...

  • Page 138: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 outside automatic dimming mirror if the vehicle has this feature, the driver side mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. Side blind zone ...

  • Page 139: Object Detection Systems

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 object detection systems ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) for vehicles with the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the front display is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The front display will have either three or six lights to provide distance and system information. With adaptive cruise control (acc), it will have three lights...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 description metric english four amber/ two red lights flashing and beep for five seconds acc — two amber lights/ one red light flashing and beep for five seconds 0.3 m 1 ft backing ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) comes on automatically when t...

  • Page 142: Warning:

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . The vehicle's bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. . Other conditions may affect system performance, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. If the system is...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 sbza detection zones the sbza sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, 3.5 m (11 ft). This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 5 m (16 ft). The height of the zone is approximately b...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 sbza is designed to ignore stationary objects; however, the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. This is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need service. Sbza does not o...

  • Page 145: Warning:

    Black plate (43,1) 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 146

    Black plate (44,1) 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 147: Universal Home Remote

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 ldw error message service lane departure system: this message may appear in the dic to indicate that ldw is not working properly. If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs service. Take your vehicle to your dealer. Lane d...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. Only the original remote control transmitter is needed for fixed code programming. The programmed buttons should be erased when t...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (47,1) 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 150

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 programming universal home remote — fixed code for questions or help programming the universal home remote system, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.Com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are fixed code units. Programming a garage door...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (49,1) 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 152

    Black plate (50,1) 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 153

    Black plate (51,1) 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 154: Storage Areas

    Black plate (52,1) 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 155: Floor Mats

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 floor mats { warning: if a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance w...

  • Page 156: Rear Seat Armrest

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 removing and replacing the floor mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to remove it from the hooks. 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the openings in the floor mat over the hooks and push it down into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is ...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 express open: the express open feature will operate from the closed or partially open position. To express open the power sunroof, fully press the driver side switch rearward once. To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than to the e...

  • Page 158: Notes

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2 notes 3-56.

  • Page 159: 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 160: Section 4

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 4 instrument panel stabilitrak ® indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50 lane departure warning (ldw) light . . . . . . . . . . 4-50 engine coolant temperature warning light . . . . 4-51 engine coolant temperature gaug...

  • Page 162: 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 163

    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 164: System

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 turn signal on chime if the turn signal is left on, a warning chime sounds and the driver information center (dic) will display turn signal on after driving about a mile as a reminder to turn it off. See dic warnings and messages on page 4‑62. Headl...

  • Page 165: 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 166: 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 167: Warning:

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: when the adaptive cruise control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. Fca may not help you avoid a collision under these conditions. Do not use fca when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Kee...

  • Page 168: Flash-to-Pass

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 flash-to-pass this feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. The flash-to-pass feature will only work with the headlamps on. It does not work with daytime running lamps (drl). Pull and ...

  • Page 169: Windshield Washer

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 windshield washer { warning: in freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. J (washer fluid): press and release this paddle, located at the...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. I (on/off): press to turn the cruise control system on or off. + res (resume/accelerate): press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hol...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 increasing speed while using cruise control if the cruise control is already activated, . Press the +res button. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release the button. . To increase the vehicle speed in small amounts, briefl...

  • Page 172: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory by pressing the i button or if the ignition is turned off. Adaptive cruise control for vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. This veh...

  • Page 173: Warning:

    Black plate (15,1) 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 174

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 ] (on): press to turn the system on. + res (resume/accelerate): press to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when acc is already active. Set–: press to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when acc i...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 increasing set speed while using acc if the acc is already activated, . Press the +res button. Hold it there until the desired set speed is displayed on the driver information center (dic), then release the switch. . To increase the set speed in sm...

  • Page 176: Warning:

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 alerting the driver the acc alert symbol is located on the display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The alert symbol flashes and a warning beep sounds when driver action may be required. If acc is engaged, the alert sy...

  • Page 177: Warning:

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 { warning: when the adaptive cruise control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. Adaptive cruise control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Do not use adaptive cruise control wh...

  • Page 178: Warning:

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 low-speed deactivation if your vehicle speed falls below 32 km/h (20 mph) while following a vehicle ahead, acc will begin to disengage. The driver alert symbol will flash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since acc will n...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when following a vehicle and entering a curve, acc could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle. When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear. Acc may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the...

  • Page 180: Warning:

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 highway exit ramps { warning: adaptive cruise control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. ...

  • Page 181: Exterior Lamps

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 erasing set speed memory press the acc button or turn the ignition off. Other messages there are three additional messages that may appear on the dic. They are service radar cruise, radar cruise not ready and clean radar. These messages will appear...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the exterior lamps control has four positions: o (off): turns off the exterior lamps except for daytime running lamps (drl). Auto (automatic): automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking lamps ....

  • Page 183

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driving with intellibeam intellibeam only activates the high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the automatic control of intellibeam, until any of the following situations occur: . The system detects ...

  • Page 184: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 you might need to manually disable or cancel the high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist. Disabling and resetting intellibeam at the rearview mirror intellibeam can be disabled by using the con...

  • Page 185: Headlamps On Reminder

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 headlamps on reminder a warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver's door is opened with the ignition off. Daytime running lamps (drl) daytime running lamps (drl) ...

  • Page 186: Fog Lamps

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fog lamps the fog lamps button is on the exterior lamps control to the left of the steering column. # (fog lamps): press to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light comes on in the instrument panel cluster when the fog lamps are in use. See instrument...

  • Page 187: Courtesy Lamps

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 instrument panel brightness d (instrument panel brightness): this feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel and footwell lights, if equipped. The button for this control is located below the exterior lamps control. Push the button in ...

  • Page 188: Footwell Lamps

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 footwell lamps for vehicles with footwell lamps, they are located under the instrument panel and at the rear of the front seats. These lamps provide soft light to the front and rear floor areas. They dim with the instrument panel cluster lights. Fo...

  • Page 189: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 epm works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the p...

  • Page 190: Warning:

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 there are two accessory power outlets in the rear seat area located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use. The accessory power outlet can be used at any time. { warning: power is always su...

  • Page 191: Climate Controls

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 climate controls dual climate control system the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Dual climate control system dual climate control system for vehicles with rear climate control a. Fan control b. ...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 automatic operation auto 9 (automatic fan): when this position is selected on the fan control, the system adjusts the fan speed. To use automatic operation: 1. Turn the fan control to the auto position. 2. Turn the air delivery mode to the auto pos...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 manual operation 9 (off): turns the entire climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor. The airflow direction and temperature can be adjusted, as indicated below. If the temperature is adjusted whil...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. For professional vehicles, air will be allowed to flow through the rear outlets. For quicker ...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 rear window defogger the rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. (rear defogger): press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The re...

  • Page 196: Outlet Adjustment

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 there is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 rear climate control system for vehicles with a rear climate control system, the rear seat passengers can adjust the direction of the airflow, fan speed and temperature for the rear seating area. This system also works with the main climate control...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. If in auto mode, pressing the down arrow will turn the rear climate control system off. « n ª (air delivery mode control): press until auto appears on the display to place the system in auto...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (41,1) 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 200: Indicators

    Black plate (42,1) 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 201: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 instrument panel cluster english shown, metric similar 4-43.

  • Page 202: Speedometer And Odometer

    Black plate (44,1) 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 4‑58 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the...

  • Page 203: Safety Belt Reminders

    Black plate (45,1) 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 204: Airbag Readiness Light

    Black plate (46,1) 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 205: Warning:

    Black plate (47,1) 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 206: Warning:

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remai...

  • Page 207: Warning Light

    Black plate (49,1) 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 208: Stabilitrak

    Black plate (50,1) 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 209: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Black plate (51,1) 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 210: Tire Pressure Light

    Black plate (52,1) 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 211

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on accelerati...

  • Page 213: Oil Pressure Light

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 oil pressure light { warning: do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: lack of proper engine...

  • Page 214: Lights On Reminder

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 lights on reminder this light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See exterior lamps on page 4‑23 for more information. Cruise control light this light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control ...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 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 message appears in the driver information center and a single chime sounds. See dic warnings and messages on page 4‑62...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (58,1) 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 217

    Black plate (59,1) 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 218

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 your vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may fluctuate when viewing this information on the dic. This is normal. See charging system light on page 4‑47 for more information. If there is...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 system has been turned off. See dic warnings and messages on page 4‑62 and ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) on page 3‑37 for more information. Side blind zone alert if your vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system, this d...

  • Page 220: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 speed alert this display will allow you to customize the speed alert warning. You can choose to have no warning display, or to have it display at the limit, at 5 km/h (mph) over the limit, or at 10 km/h (mph) over the limit. The dic will toggle bet...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 automatic light control off this message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. See exterior lamps on page 4‑23 for more information. Automatic light control on this message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. See ex...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 you can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button. The dic also shows the tire pressure values. See dic operation and displays on page 4‑58...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine overheated idle 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. Do not...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 following gap this symbol appears with this message. If your vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc), this message displays to show the follow distance that has been set. There are six follow distances to choose from. Each follow distance is show...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 ice possible drive with care this message displays when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. Lane departure system unavailable if your vehicle has the lane departure warning (ldw) sy...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed. Parking assist off if your vehicle has the ultrason...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 right rear door open this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the passenger side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. Service air bag this message displays when there is a proble...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 service lane departure system if your vehicle has the lane departure warning (ldw) system, this message may display to indicate that the ldw system is not working properly. If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs servic...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the stabilitrak system inspected by your dealer as soon as possible. Service suspension sys (system) this message displays when the magnetic ride control or automatic leveling control sy...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 “cruise set to xxx mph (km/h)” earlier in this section and adaptive cruise control on page 4‑14 for more information. Side blind zone alert system off if your vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system, this message displays when the sbza ...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (73,1) 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 3‑18 for more information....

  • Page 232: Dic Vehicle Customization

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 trunk open this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed completely. Turn signal on this message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you dr...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (75,1) 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 234

    Black plate (76,1) 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 235

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Remote door lock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke)...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 delay door lock this feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors will be delayed. When locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a door is open, this feature will delay locking the doors until five sec...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 approach lighting this feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Press the customization button unt...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driver mirror: the driver's outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). Passenger mirror: the passenger's outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). Both mirrors: the driver...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 press the customization button until easy exit setup appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: off: no automatic...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 remote start if your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. See remote vehicl...

  • Page 241: Audio System(S)

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 audio system(s) determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { warning: taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 enabling/disabling the digital radio clock for the single cd player to turn the radio clock display on or off: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the h button until the clock and date setting menus appear. 3. Press the pushbutton located under the forw...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if the radio clock display is turned off, the screen displays radio clock off for 10 seconds. The menus for clock and date settings are removed, and on displays as a current status indicating that the clock display can be turned on, if desired. Set...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 changing the time and date default setting for the single 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 press...

  • Page 245: Radio(S)

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 radio(s) radio with cd shown, radio with six-disc cd similar radio data system (rds) the audio system has rds. The rds feature is available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. This system relies upon receiving specific infor...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 audiopilot ® : if the vehicle has the bose ® audio system, it has audiopilot noise compensation technology. To use audiopilot: 1. Set the radio volume to the desired level. 2. Press the menu button to display the radio setup menu. 3. Press the push...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 fav (favorites): a maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio favorites page button. Press the fav button to go through up to six pages of...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 eq (equalization): for the non-bose ® amplified radio, perform the following steps to setup the equalization settings: 1. Press the a knob until the equalization label displays. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the equalization label to get ch...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 for more information on the control label displays, see the following: . Norm (normal): select this screen button to adjust the audio for normal mode. This provides the best sound quality for all seating positions. . Driv (driver): select this scre...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 undesired xm categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category: 1. Press the menu button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the xm cat tab. 3. Turn the a knob to display the catego...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 playing a cd (single cd player) insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the cd should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a cd in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or r...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 playing a cd(s) (six-disc cd player) load ^ : press to load cds into the cd player. The cd player holds up to six cds. To insert one cd: 1. Press and release the load button. 2. Wait for the message to insert the disc. 3. Load a cd. Insert the cd p...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 rdm (random) (radio with six-disc cd player): with the random setting, cd tracks can be played in random, rather than sequential order, on one cd or all cds in a six-disc cd player. To use random: . Press the pushbutton positioned under the rdm tab...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There could have been a problem while burning the cd. . The label could be caught in the cd player. If the cd is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good cd. I...

  • Page 255: Using An Mp3

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 using an mp3 mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw disc the radio plays mp3 and wma files that were recorded on a cd-r or cd-rw disc. The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 ...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 playlists can be changed by using the s c and c t folder buttons, the a knob, or the seek arrows. An mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw that was recorded using no file folders can also be played. If a cd-r or cd-rw contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, ...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder. When the last track of the last folder has played, play continues from the first track of the first folder. When play enters a new ...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 © seek ¨ : press the left seek arrow to go to the start of the current mp3/wma file, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right seek arrow to go to the next mp3/wma file. If either seek arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the playe...

  • Page 259: Xm Radio Messages

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 once the disc has scanned, the player defaults to playing mp3/wma files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows. Once all songs by that artist have played, the player moves to th...

  • Page 260: Navigation/radio System

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 channel unauth : this channel is blocked or cannot be received with your xm subscription package. Channel unavail: this previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose anot...

  • Page 261: Bluetooth

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 bluetooth ® for vehicles equipped with bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. . Sharing of the cell phone’s address book or contact list with the vehicl...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 noise: keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to speak: a short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 pairing a phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “bluetooth.” 3. Say “pair.” the system responds with instructions and a four‐digit pin number. The pin number is used in step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you ...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 connecting to a different phone to connect to a different cell phone, the bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Depending on which cell phone you want to connect t...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 after the last digit has been entered, say “store,” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number. Using the “delete” command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “delete.” 3. Say the name tag you w...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “digit dial.” 3. Say ...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 muting a call during a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To mute a call, press b g , and then say “mute call.” to cancel mute, press b g , and then say “un‐mute ...

  • Page 268: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 dual tone multi-frequency (dtmf) tones the bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a...

  • Page 269: Radio Reception

    Black plate (111,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 c x (previous/end): press to go to the previous radio station stored as a favorite, the next track if a cd/ dvd is playing, to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. B g (mute/push to talk): press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Pre...

  • Page 270: Backglass Antenna

    Black plate (112,1) 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 271: 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 272: 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 the safety belt. See safety belts: they are for everyone on page 2‑11. { warning: assu...

  • Page 273: 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 274

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are...

  • Page 275: Braking In Emergencies

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with abs. Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilo...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driving the vehicle and exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds. The stabilitrak system is off until the light has turned off. This could take up to 15 minutes. The tcs/stabilitrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster will flash when the ...

  • Page 277: Magnetic Ride Control™

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to turn the system off or on, press and release this button located in front of the shift lever. Tcs automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, always leave the system turned ...

  • Page 278: Steering

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 steering power steering if power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Magnetic speed variable assist steering system this system continuously adju...

  • Page 279: Off-Road Recovery

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 an emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast...

  • Page 280: Passing

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 passing passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: . Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait. . Watch fo...

  • Page 281: Driving At Night

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be l...

  • Page 282: Warning:

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driving in rain and on wet roads rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or fl...

  • Page 283: Highway Hypnosis

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 before leaving on a long trip to prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer before departing. Things to check on your own include: . Windshield washer fluid: reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? ...

  • Page 284: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. . Check all fluid levels and brak...

  • Page 285: Winter Driving

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 winter driving driving on snow or ice drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°c (32°f) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction...

  • Page 286: Warning:

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the roadside service on page 8‑6. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . Turn on the hazard warnin...

  • Page 287: 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 288: 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 289

    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 290

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. If your vehicle can tow a ...

  • Page 291

    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 292: Warning:

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification label a vehicle specific certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver's door. This label shows t...

  • Page 293: Warning:

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { warning: things you put inside ...

  • Page 294: Towing

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 towing towing your vehicle consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See roadside service on page 8‑6. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 dinghy towing notice: if the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The v...

  • Page 296: Towing A Trailer

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. Towing a trailer the cadillac professional vehicle cannot tow a trailer. { warning: the driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the cor...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 pulling a trailer here are some important points: . There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the m...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 hitches it is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed. Here are some rules to follow: . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitc...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 during the trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working. Following distance stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle withou...

  • Page 301: Warning:

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driving on grades notice: do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 9.6 km (6 miles). Extended, higher than normal engine and transmission temperatures may result and damage the vehicle. Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine a...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 leaving after parking on a hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: . Start the engine, . Shift into a gear, and . Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop a...

  • Page 303: 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 304: Section 6

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 section 6 service and appearance care buying new tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 different size tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 305: 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 306: 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 307: 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 2‑66. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See mai...

  • Page 308: Gasoline Octane

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 gasoline octane use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a slight audible knocki...

  • Page 309: California Fuel

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 california fuel if the vehicle is certified to meet california emissions standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet california specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting ca...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier. However, e85 (85% ethanol) ...

  • Page 311: Filling The Tank

    Black plate (9,1) 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 312: Warning:

    Black plate (10,1) 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 313: Warning:

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the tighten gas cap message displays on the driver information center (dic) if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See dic warnings and messages on page 4‑62 for more information. { warning: if a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remo...

  • Page 314: 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 315: 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 316

    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 317: Engine Oil

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a. Underhood fuse block on page 6‑103. 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 318

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See engine compartment overview on pag...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. Selecting the right engine oil selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity gr...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 viscosity grade sae 5w-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as sae 10w‐30, 10w‐40, or 20w-50. Cold temperature operation: in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −29°c (−20°f), a...

  • Page 321: Engine Oil Life System

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine oil life system when to change engine oil this vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 when to inspect the engine air cleaner/ filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. See scheduled maintenance on page 7‑3 for more ...

  • Page 323: Warning:

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to reinstall the cover: 1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges and align the two screws. 3. Tighten the two screws on the top of the ...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 how to check automatic transmission fluid because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealer service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a fal...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2. After removing the engine air cleaner/filter assembly to reach the transmission fluid cap, turn the cap counterclockwise to remove. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Push it back in all the way, wait three sec...

  • Page 326: 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 327: 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 328: Warning:

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 what to use { warning: adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix...

  • Page 329: Warning:

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 coolant recovery tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. See engine coolant on page 6‑25 for more information. How to add coolant to the surge tank { warning: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coo...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Keep turning the cap and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the full cold...

  • Page 331: Engine Overheating

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: if the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. If coolant is needed, add the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. ...

  • Page 332: Warning:

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if steam is coming from the engine compartment { warning: steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it off and get everyone away from ...

  • Page 333: Operating Mode

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in fron...

  • Page 334: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 how to check power steering fluid to check the power steering fluid: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Rep...

  • Page 335: Brakes

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of t...

  • Page 336: 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 337: 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 338: Battery

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 battery refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. { danger: battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of california to cause can...

  • Page 339: Warning:

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to be sure the vent hose (a) is properly attached, the vent hose connector (b) must be securely reattached to the vent outlet (c) on the side of the battery and the vent assembly grommet (d) must be secured to the floor pan (e). Vehicle storage { w...

  • Page 340: 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 341

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: if the radio or other accessories are left 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. Tu...

  • Page 342: Warning:

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a second remote positive (+) terminal is located on the rear underseat fuse block. 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 vehic...

  • Page 343: 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 344

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 notice: if the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct ord...

  • Page 345: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 headlamp aiming the vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment ma...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 to adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See hood release on page 6‑13 for more information. 2. Find the center line running through the lens of the headlamp. 3. Record the distance from the ground to the center line running through the lens o...

  • Page 347

    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 348: 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 349

    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 350: 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 351: 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 352

    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 353

    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 354

    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 355

    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 356

    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 357

    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 358

    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 359: 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: neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in: . Tire overload...

  • Page 360

    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 361: 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 362

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under‐inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pr...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tire pressure monitor operation this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The tpms is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. Tpms sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding th...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 your vehicle's tpms can warn you about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See tire inspection and rotation on page 6‑64 and tires on page 6‑48. Notice: tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-a...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the tpms could cause the tpms sensors to malfunction. If the tpms is not functioning properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 9. Turn the ignition to lock/off. 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading information label. Tire inspection and rotation we recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, includ...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 four‐tire rotation pattern if your vehicle has a compact spare tire, it should not be included in the tire rotation process. Use the four‐tire rotation pattern shown. Five‐tire rotation pattern a five‐tire rotation pattern may be used for your prof...

  • Page 368: Warning:

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 after the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire and loading information label. See loading the vehicle on page 5‑18. Vehicles that have the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) will need to have ...

  • Page 369

    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 370: 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 371: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 warning: (continued) wheels. Because they were designed and developed for use on your vehicle, it is all right to drive your vehicle with the compact spare installed properly. Compact spare tires are designed for temporary use only. See spare tire ...

  • Page 372: 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 373

    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 374: 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 375: Warning:

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 used replacement wheels { warning: replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new gm original equipment w...

  • Page 376: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, he...

  • Page 377: 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 378

    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 379

    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 380

    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 381

    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 382

    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 383

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 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 tire with air only. 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure usin...

  • Page 384: Storage

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 6. Screw the connector (b) to the canister (a). 7. Slide the plastic cover back on. Tire sealant and compressor kit storage the tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 3‑11. 2. Lift the cover. 3...

  • Page 385: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 warning: (continued) 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. To be even more certain the vehicle will not move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the t...

  • Page 386

    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 3‑11 for more information. 2. Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that the back edge...

  • Page 387

    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 388: 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 6‑82 for more information. 2. For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover, use the flat end of the wheel w...

  • Page 389: 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 390

    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 391: 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 392: 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 393: 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 394

    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 3‑11. 2. Reinstall the spare tire (f), face down, making sure to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt (g) ...

  • Page 395: 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 396: Appearance Care

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 after installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated. Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed back onto your vehicle. Thi...

  • Page 397: Fabric/carpet

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 products that remove odors from the upholstery and clean the glass can be obtained from your dealer. Do not clean the vehicle using: . A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . A stiff brush. It can cause damag...

  • Page 398: Leather

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 after the cleaning process has been completed, a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet. Leather leather, and lighter colored leather in particular, will need more frequent cleaning to prevent the buildup of dust,...

  • Page 399: 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 400: Weatherstrips

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 weatherstrips silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See recommended fluids a...

  • Page 401

    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 402: 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 403: 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 404: 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 405: Headlamp Wiring

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 the vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle on page 2‑66 and adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle on page 2‑67. Headlamp wiring the headlamp ...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (104,1) 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 6-104.

  • Page 407

    Black plate (105,1) 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 408: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Black plate (106,1) 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. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown...

  • Page 409: Warning:

    Black plate (107,1) 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 410

    Black plate (108,1) 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) 6-108.

  • Page 411

    Black plate (109,1) 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 412

    Black plate (110,1) 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 413

    Black plate (111,1) 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 414: Notes

    Black plate (112,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2 notes 6-112.

  • Page 415: 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 416: 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 417: 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 418

    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 6‑19. An emission control service. . Engine coolant level check. See engine coolant on page 6‑25. . Engine ...

  • Page 419

    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 6‑64. At each fuel stop . Engine oil level check. See engine oil on page 6‑15. . E...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 first engine oil change after every 40 000 km/25,000 miles . Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). More frequent replacement may be needed if you drive in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor...

  • Page 421: 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 422: 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 423: 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. Oi...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 usage fluid/lubricant hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, and release pawl lubriplate lubricant aerosol (gm part no. 12346293, in canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of nlgi #2, category lb or gc-lb. Hood and d...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (11,1) 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 426: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 engine drive belt routing 4.6l v8 engines 7-12.

  • Page 427: Maintenance Record

    Black plate (13,1) 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 428

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

  • Page 429

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 maintenance record (cont.) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 7-15.

  • Page 430

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 maintenance record (cont.) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 7-16.

  • Page 431: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4...

  • Page 432: 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 433

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed wi...

  • Page 434: Online Owner Center

    Black plate (4,1) 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 . Storage for online ser...

  • Page 435: Telephone (Tty) Users

    Black plate (5,1) 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 436: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    Black plate (6,1) 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 437

    Black plate (7,1) 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 438

    Black plate (8,1) 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 439

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 scheduling service appointments when the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, the dealer can help mini...

  • Page 440: Collision Damage Repair

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 for u.S. Customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See the dealer...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 collision parts genuine gm collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine gm collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle's ...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 if your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with genuine gm original equipment manufacturer (oem) parts or genuine manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be ch...

  • Page 443: Reporting Safety Defects

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 remember, if your vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with genuine gm parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not ob...

  • Page 444: Motors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 reporting safety defects to general motors in addition to notifying nhtsa (or transport canada) in a situation like this, notify general motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: cadillac customer assistance center cadillac motor car division p.O. Box...

  • Page 445: Privacy

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 order toll free: 1-800-551-4123 monday - friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm eastern time for credit card orders only (visa-mastercard-discover), visit helm, inc. At: www.Helminc.Com. Or write to: helm, incorporated p.O. Box 07130 detroit, mi 48207 prices are...

  • Page 446: Event Data Recorders

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 event data recorders this vehicle has an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understan...

  • Page 447: Navigation System

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 navigation system if the vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stor...

  • Page 448: Notes

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 2 notes 8-18.

  • Page 449

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 accessory power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3...

  • Page 450

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83 audio steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 451

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

  • Page 452

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 compressor kit, tire sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75 content theft-deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 453

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 driving (cont.) highway hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 hill and mountain roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 in rain and on wet roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 454

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

  • Page 455

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

  • Page 456

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 l labeling, tire sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 lamps cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 457

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 m magnetic ride control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 maintenance schedule maintenance record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 maintenance replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 458

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 outlet adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 outlets accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 outside automatic dimming mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 459

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 r radio frequency identification (rfid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 460

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 s safety belts care of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97 extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 how to wear safety belts properly . ...

  • Page 461

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 signals, turn and lane-change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93 installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 462

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-100 buying new tires ...

  • Page 463

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 transmission fluid, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 transmission operation, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 transportation program, courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 ...

  • Page 464

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac dts owner manual - 2011 w warning lights, gauges, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 warnings dic warnings and messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 hazard flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 safety a...