CADILLAC CTS 2006 (02) PDF DOCUMENT

The main components on the instrument panel of your CADILLAC CTS 2006 are:

1. Air Outlets

2. Turn Signal/Multifunctional Lever and Cruise Control Switch

3. Configurable Steering Wheel Controls

4. Instrument Panel Cluster

5. Audio Mute Button (Base Radio) or Voice Recognition Button (Navigation System)

6. Audio Volume Knob and Source Button

7. Windshield Wiper Lever

8. Hazard Warning Flasher Button

9. Transmission Shift Lever

10. Climate Control System

11. Audio System or Navigation/Audio System (if equipped)

12. Lighter (if equipped) or Power Outlet

13. Glove Box

14. Traction Control Button (Inside Glove Box)

The lights and gauges on the instrument panel cluster of your CADILLAC CTS 2006 include:

1. Lamps On Reminder

2. Fog Lamp Light

3. Tachometer

4. Cruise Control Light

5. High Beam On Light

6. Speedometer/Odometer

7. Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) Lamp

8. Air Bag Readiness Light

9. Safety Belt Reminder Light

10. Fuel Gauge

11. Charging System Light

12. ABS System Warning Light

13. Traction Control Warning Light

14. Brake System Warning Light

15. Security Light

16. Temperature Gauge

17. Oil Pressure Light

To use the Driver Information Center (DIC) with the base audio system in your CADILLAC CTS 2006:

Access the Main Menu:

For the base audio system, press the TUNE/SEL knob once and turn the knob in either direction to scroll through the menu items.

DIC Controls:

If the vehicle is equipped with the base audio system, use the following controls to access the vehicle status menu:

1. INFO (Information): Use the UP or DOWN arrow on the button to scroll through the status information.

2. CLR (Clear): Press this button to clear and/or reset DIC items to zero. (Note: You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the screen for further use.)

3. TUNE/SEL: Once a menu is displayed, turn the knob located to the lower right of the display to the left or right to scroll through menu items. Press the knob to select a menu item.

DIC Menu Items:

• BLANK LINE

• OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE

• MI TRIP A

• MI TRIP B

• MILES RANGE

If your CADILLAC CTS 2006 has the optional DVD Navigation/Audio system, use the following controls to access the vehicle status menu:

1. INFO (Information): Press this button to access the menu.

2. TUNE/SELECT: Turn the lower right knob to the left or right to scroll through the menu. Press the knob to select a menu item.

3. Press the bulleted button (•) on the right side of the display to select a menu item or to acknowledge a prompt.

With the Navigation System, the DIC menu on your CADILLAC CTS 2006 includes the following items:

• OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE

• TRIP ODOMETER A

• TRIP ODOMETER B

• FUEL RANGE

• AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY

• INSTANTANEOUS FUEL ECONOMY

• FUEL USED

• AVERAGE VEHICLE SPEED

• TIMER

• BATTERY VOLTAGE

• ENGINE OIL LIFE

• BLANK DISPLAY

• TRANSMISSION FLUID LIFE

To clear a message from the Driver Information Center (DIC) on the navigation system screen:

• Press the button with the dot on it (to the right of the screen) next to the OK prompt.

Note: Removing the message does not remove the sensed problem or condition. Be sure to regard seriously any message that appears and take the appropriate action.

Your CADILLAC CTS 2006’s Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) automatically illuminate the turn signal lights at reduced brightness when:

• It is still daylight and the ignition is in the On or Start position.

• The headlight lever is in the Off or AUTO position and the headlights are off.

• An automatic transmission is not in Park, or the parking brake is not set on a manual transmission.

The lever to operate the windshield wipers and washers is located on the right side of the steering column.

Wiper Controls

(Mist): Pull the lever down and release for a single wiping cycle; hold the lever down for more cycles.

O (Off): Place the lever in this position to turn off the wipers.

(Delay): Place the lever in this position to set a delay between wipes.

(Delay Adjustment): Rotate the band on the lever to adjust the length of the delay between wipes. The closer you move the band toward Mist, the longer the delay.

(Low Speed): Place the lever in this position for slow, steady wiping cycles.

(High Speed): Place the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles.

Washers: Press the button located on the end of the wiper lever to cycle the windshield washer.

Standard with the high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, the headlamp washers are activated when the windshield washer is activated. This occurs only when the headlamps are on. To wash the headlamps, press the washer button located at the end of the windshield washer lever.

Express Down: All of your vehicle’s windows are equipped with an “Express Down” feature. Press the switch’s down arrow to the second position to activate the express-down feature. Press the up arrow to stop the window.

Express Up: This feature is on both front power windows. Press the switch’s up arrow to the second position to activate the express-up feature. Press the switch again to stop the window.

Battery Drain: When using an accessory power outlet, always turn off any electrical equipment that is not being used. Leaving this equipment on for extended periods can cause battery drain. Also, leaving your keys in the ignition when the engine is turned off keeps the vehicle’s electrical modules active and can drain the battery.

The engine must be turned off to program the Universal Home Remote.

• Press and hold the channel button you wish to program through the following instructions.

• When the remote indicator light begins to blink slowly (may take up to 30 seconds), place your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) from the remote and then press and hold the transmit button on the hand-held transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons until the indicator light on the remote begins to flash rapidly (may take up to 90 seconds).

Note: Do not use the Universal Home Remote transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop-and-reverse” feature or any opener manufactured before April 1, 1982.

The sunroof control knob is located on the overhead console. The sunshade will always open with the sunroof, but must be closed manually.

1. Half-Open: Turn the control knob clockwise to this position to open the sunroof halfway.

2. Comfort Stop: Turn the control to this position to move the glass panel about three-quarters of the way open.

3. Full Open: Turning the control to this position opens the glass panel all the way.

4. Vent: Turn the control counterclockwise to this symbol to tilt the sunroof open. (The sunshade must be opened manually.)

5. Close: Turn the control to this position to close the sunroof.

Your vehicle’s climate control system can be operated manually or automatically. With a dual climate control system, both you and your front seat passenger can choose different temperature settings.

AUTO: Press this button to automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed.

(Mode): Press this button to control the system manually. To clear fog from your windshield, press this button until the Floor/Defog icon appears on the display. The Floor/Defog mode directs air between the windshield, floor outlets and side windows. Press AUTO again to return to automatic operation.

PWR: Press this button on either side of the control panel to turn the driver or passenger climate control system on. Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease the temperature for that system.

Your CADILLAC CTS 2006 is equipped with a Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front passenger frontal air bag, and a passenger air bag status indicator located on the rearview mirror.

Note: It is recommended that children not be placed in the front passenger seat, even with the Passenger Sensing System. All children should be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.

The eight-way power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seats.

1. Move the front or rear part of the control lever up or down to raise or lower the front or rear of the cushion.

2. Push down or pull up at the center of the control lever to raise or lower the entire seat.

3. Slide the control lever forward or rearward to move the entire seat in that direction.

Power Recliner: The power recliner controls are located to the rear of the adjustment controls. Move the top of the control lever forward or rearward to recline or return the seatback.

Power Adjustable Lumbar (if equipped): The power adjustable lumbar feature is controlled by a two-way switch located rearward of the power seat switch. Press the switch in either direction to adjust the lumbar in the seatback to your most comfortable position.

The buttons to heat the driver and passenger seats are located at each end of the top row of buttons on the Climate Controls panel. The ignition must be on to heat the seats. When the ignition is turned off, this feature is also turned off.

• To set the heat to LO (approximately normal body temperature), press the button twice for the selected seat. Press the button once for the HI setting. Press the button a third time to turn the heat feature off.

• Your selection will appear in the climate control system display panel.

Mirror Operation: The electrochromic (automatic dimming) feature becomes active every time the vehicle is started. To turn the electrochromic mirror off or back on while driving, press and hold the ON/OFF button for about three seconds. The symbol on the button will illuminate when automatic dimming is active.

Optional Compass Operations: If you have the mirror with the optional compass, the ignition must be on for the compass to operate.

1. Press the ON/OFF button once to turn the compass on or off.

2. When the compass is turned on, the upper-right corner of the mirror will display two characters for about two seconds, and then the compass heading.

Note: The compass feature may need to be adjusted for compass variance or calibrated if the reading is wrong or does not appear.

The controls for both outside rearview mirrors are located on the driver’s side armrest.

1. Press the left or right side of the rocker switch to operate the desired outside mirror. The neutral position will turn the power operation capability off.

2. Press the directional arrow on the control button to move the mirror in that direction and adjust the mirror.

The mirrors can be folded manually inward to prevent damage in car washes or garages. Return the mirrors to their normal positions before driving. The mirrors also are heated to clear fog, snow or ice when the rear defogger is on.

If your CADILLAC CTS 2006 is equipped with the Memory Seat and Mirrors option, it will also have the Curb View Assist feature. When activated through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the passenger’s mirror will tilt to a pre-selected position when the vehicle is shifted into reverse to assist the driver when parallel parking. If further adjustment is needed, the standard power controls can be used. Five seconds after shifting out of reverse, the mirror will return to its original position. The Curb View Assist feature can be enabled/disabled through the DIC.

The buttons to set the seat and mirror memory are on the driver’s armrest. To set the memory, first ensure that seats and mirrors are “On” in the Personalization section of the DIC. Then, adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner and both outside mirrors.

1. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are heard to confirm memory setting.

2. Repeat the procedure using button 2 to store memory for a second driver.

Setting Exit Position:

1. Press button 1 or the unlock symbol on the keyless entry fob with number 1 on the back. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired exit position.

2. Press and hold the exit button until two beeps are heard to confirm exit memory setting. Repeat the procedure for a second driver using button 2 or the unlock symbol on the keyless entry fob with 2 on the back.

Recalling Exit Position:

To recall stored exit positions, press and release the exit button. A beep will sound and the seat will move to the memory exit position for the identified driver. If no exit position is stored, the seat will move all the way back.

Vehicles with automatic transmissions must be in Park to recall exit positions. For manual transmissions, the parking brake must be set if the engine is running.

The audio system in your CADILLAC CTS 2006 features the latest technology. Many of its features can be programmed and personalized through the audio system itself or via the configurable steering wheel controls. Specific functions for seats, mirrors, door locks and lights can be programmed and personalized to accommodate two different drivers when they enter, exit or drive the vehicle.

Two subscription service bands are available: XM1 and XM2. To access them on equipped radios, press the BAND button until XM1 or XM2 appears on the display. An extra-cost subscription to XM Satellite Radio service brings you the quality of digital audio and text reception from coast to coast.

With the ignition on or off, do the following:

Loading One Disc:

• Press and release the LOAD button. “Please Wait” will appear on the display.

• Load the disc when the display reads “INSERT.” Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the disc in.

Loading Multiple Discs:

• Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. A beep will be heard and “Please Wait” will appear on the display.

• When the display reads “INSERT,” load a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in.

If the radio is on, the last disc loaded will begin to play automatically. Use the SEEK, SCAN and EJECT buttons to operate the player.

Note: CDs with any labels may jam in the CD player. Label a CD using a permanent marker. If more than one CD is inserted into the slot at one time, or if scratched or damaged CDs are played, the CD player could be damaged. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without added labels; load one CD at a time; and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids and debris.

The OnStar system provides in-vehicle safety, security and phone services. With OnStar, you can enjoy such available services as:

• Automatic notification of air bag deployment

• Emergency services assistance

• Roadside assistance

• Stolen vehicle tracking

• GM Goodwrench remote diagnostics

• Remote door unlock

• Routing and location assistance*

• OnStar Personal Calling, a hands-free, voice-activated phone service**

These services are easily accessed through the three OnStar buttons in your vehicle:

• Press the blue OnStar button to connect to an OnStar Advisor for services such as GM Goodwrench Remote Diagnostics or routing and location assistance.*

• Press the white Phone button to access OnStar Personal Calling, a hands-free, voice-activated phone service.**

• Press the red Emergency button to connect to an OnStar Advisor who can contact a nearby emergency services provider to dispatch ambulance, police, fire, or other emergency services to your location.

*Routing and location assistance may require service upgrade

**Available in most markets

Your CADILLAC CTS 2006 is equipped with a 17.5-gallon fuel tank. When approximately two gallons are remaining in the tank, a low fuel warning light will illuminate in the Driver Information Center.

Note: The grade of gasoline you use can affect the performance of your vehicle and may even cause damage.

The fuel door is located on the right side of the vehicle and can be opened by pressing the forward edge of the door with your fingers.

The engine coolant heater can make starting the engine easier at temperatures below 0°F (-18°C).

For best results, the coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting your vehicle.

Automatic Overdrive: Automatic Overdrive is best used for normal driving. To activate passing gear when going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator about halfway down; when doing more than 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator all the way down.

Driver Shift Control (automatic transmission only): The Driver Shift Control (DSC) mode allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC mode:

1. Slide the gearshift lever from Automatic Overdrive (D) to the right into DSC.

2. Press the gearshift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift.

Activation of the DSC mode is indicated by the illuminated sport mode light on the instrument panel cluster. Also, the odometer will change from the mileage to a number indicating the requested gear range. When in DSC mode, if you do not move the gearshift lever forward or rearward to shift, the transmission will be in sport mode and will still shift automatically.

The transmission will only allow shifting into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine rpm. The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the rpm is too high.

The Traction Control System activates every time you start your vehicle. When one or more of the drive wheels begin to spin from traction loss, the Traction Control System will apply braking to the spinning wheel(s) and may reduce engine power until traction is regained.

If your vehicle becomes stuck, and rocking the vehicle is required, the system should be turned off.

Press the button located in the glove box to turn the system off or back on.

StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle during sudden maneuvers or low traction situations. It is normal to hear the system working, and the system will automatically disengage cruise control when activated.