2010 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual M In Brief ............................................ 1-1 Theft-Deterrent Systems . 3-18 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . 3-22 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Mirrors . 3-36 Vehicle Features . 1-15 Object Detection Systems . 3-40 Performance and Maintenance . 1-21 Universal Home Remote System . 3-48 Storage Areas . 3-55 Seats and Restraint System . 2-1 Sunroof . 3-57 Head Restraints . 2-2 Front Seats . 2-3 Instrument Panel ................................. 4-1 Rear Seats . 2-10 Instrument Panel Overview . 4-3 Safety Belts . 2-12 Climate Controls . 4-36 Child Restraints . 2-33 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . 4-45 Airbag System . 2-58 Driver Information Center (DIC) . 4-61 Restraint System Check . 2-75 Audio System(s) . 4-88 Features and Controls ............................ 3-1 Driving Your Vehicle .............................. 5-1 Keys . 3-3 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . 5-2 Doors and Locks . 3-9 Towing . 5-24 Windows . 3-14 Information Provided by: Provided Information 2010 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care . 6-1 Maintenance Schedule . 7-1 Service . 6-3 Maintenance Schedule . 7-2 Fuel . 6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood . 6-12 Customer Assistance Information . 8-1 Headlamp Aiming . 6-44 Customer Assistance and Information . 8-2 Bulb Replacement . 6-47 Reporting Safety Defects . 8-16 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . 6-48 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . 8-18 Tires . 6-50 Index .................................... i-1 Appearance Care . 6-96 Vehicle Identification . 6-104 Electrical System . 6-105 Capacities and Specifications . 6-114 Information Provided by: Provided Information Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Helm, Incorporated CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, P.O. Box 07130 and the name DTS are registered trademarks Detroit, MI 48207 of General Motors. 1-800-551-4123 This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française are options that you did not purchase or due to changes www.helminc.com subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your Index specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the substitute the name “General Motors of Canada index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list Limited” for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it of what is in the manual and the page number where it appears in this manual. can be found. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25897010 B Second Printing ©2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved. Information Provided by: Provided Information iii Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” reduce them. or “Do not let this Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk happen.” which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use { WARNING: symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, These mean there is something that could hurt or indicator. you or other people. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Notice: This means there is something that could * result in property or vehicle damage. This would not : This symbol is shown when you need to see a be covered by the vehicle's warranty. service manual for additional instructions or information. iv by: Provided Information Vehicle Symbol Chart . : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols that may be found on + : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the index. j : LATCH System Child Restraints 9 : Airbag Readiness Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp # : Air Conditioning : : Oil Pressure ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® } : Power $ : Brake System Warning Light / : Remote Vehicle Start " : Charging System > : Safety Belt Reminders I : Cruise Control : Tire Pressure Monitor B : Engine Coolant Temperature 7 F : Traction Control O : Exterior Lamps : Windshield Washer Fluid # : Fog Lamps M Information Provided by: Provided Information v 2 NOTES vi :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ................................... 1-2 Vehicle Features .................................. 1-15 Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-4 Radio(s) . 1-15 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . 1-4 Satellite Radio . 1-17 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-5 Portable Audio Devices . 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-17 Door Locks . 1-5 ® Trunk Release . 1-6 Bluetooth ..................................... 1-18 Windows . 1-6 Navigation System . 1-18 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Driver Information Center (DIC) . 1-19 Heated and Ventilated Seats . 1-8 Cruise Control . 1-20 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-8 Power Outlets . 1-20 Safety Belt . 1-9 Performance and Maintenance .................. 1-21 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . 1-9 Traction Control System (TCS) . 1-21 Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 StabiliTrak® . 1-21 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-11 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-21 Interior Lighting . 1-12 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . 1-22 Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Engine Oil Life System . 1-22 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-13 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . 1-23 Climate Controls . 1-14 Roadside Service . 1-23 OnStar® ....................................... 1-24 :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 1-1 Instrument Panel Console-Shift Model shown, Column-Shift Model similar 1-2 :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑41. O. Hood Release on page 6‑13. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See P. Parking Brake on page 3‑30. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 61. ‑ Q. Heated Steering Wheel on page 4‑4 C. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑25. (If Equipped). D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑46. R. Cruise Control on page 4‑11 or Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 14. E. Horn on page 4‑3. ‑ S. Tilt Wheel on page 4 3. Power Tilt Wheel and F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑120. ‑ Telescopic Steering Column on page 4‑4 G. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) (If Equipped). on page 3‑40 and Adaptive Cruise Control on T. Dual Climate Control System on page 4 36. page 4‑14 (If Equipped). ‑ U. Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift H. Analog Clock on page 4‑35. Vehicles). See Traction Control System (TCS) on I. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3. page 5‑6. J. Audio System(s) on page 4‑88. V. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation K. Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 3‑12. on page 3‑27. L. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑30. W. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑34. M. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3‑46. X. Glove Box on page 3‑55. Valet Lockout Switch on page 3‑18. N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑5. :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 1-3 Initial Drive Information Press K to unlock the K This section provides a brief overview about some of driver door. Press the important features that may or may not be on your again within five seconds specific vehicle. to unlock all remaining doors. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold V for approximately one second to open the trunk. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 3‑3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4. 1-4 :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside To cancel a remote start: of the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press Starting the Vehicle and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition on and then back off. 2. Press Q. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. Door Locks When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn From the outside, unlock the door using either the key on.