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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

Section	Page
2011 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Preface	3
Canadian Owners	3
Index	3
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	16
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	19
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	23
Portable Audio Devices	23
Steering Wheel Controls	24
Bluetooth®	24
Navigation System	25
Driver Information Center (DIC)	25
Cruise Control	26
Power Outlets	27
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control System (TCS)	27
StabiliTrak® System	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	28
Engine Oil Life System	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Service	30
OnStar®	30
Seats and Restraint System	33
Head Restraints	34
Front Seats	35
Power Seats	35
Power Lumbar	36
Massaging Lumbar	36
Heated and Ventilated Seats	37
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel	38
Power Reclining Seatbacks	40
Center Seat	41
Rear Seats	42
Heated Seats	42
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	42
Safety Belts	43
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	43
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	47
Lap-Shoulder Belt	56
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	61
Lap Belt	61
Safety Belt Extender	63
Child Restraints	63
Older Children	63
Infants and Young Children	66
Child Restraint Systems	69
Where to Put the Restraint	71
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	73
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	79
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	81
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	82
Airbag System	85
Where Are the Airbags?	87
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	90
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	91
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	91
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	92
Passenger Sensing System	93
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	98
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	99
Restraint System Check	100
Checking the Restraint Systems	100
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	101
Features and Controls	103
Keys	105
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	106
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	106
Remote Vehicle Start	108
Doors and Locks	110
Door Locks	110
Central Door Unlocking System	111
Power Door Locks	111
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	111
Rear Door Security Locks	112
Lockout Protection	112
Trunk	113
Windows	115
Power Windows	116
Sun Visors	118
Theft-Deterrent Systems	119
Valet Lockout Switch	119
Content Theft-Deterrent	120
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	122
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	122
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	123
New Vehicle Break-In	123
Ignition Positions	124
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	125
Starting the Engine	125
Engine Coolant Heater	127
Automatic Transmission Operation	128
Performance Shifting	130
Parking Brake	130
Shifting Into Park	131
Shifting Out of Park	133
Parking Over Things That Burn	133
Engine Exhaust	134
Running the Vehicle While Parked	134
Mirrors	135
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	135
Compass	136
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	137
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	138
Park Tilt Mirrors	138
Outside Convex Mirror	138
Outside Heated Mirrors	138
Object Detection Systems	139
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)	139
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	142
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	145
Universal Home Remote System	147
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	147
Storage Areas	154
Glove Box	154
Cupholders	154
Front Storage Area	154
Center Console Storage	154
Center Flex Storage Unit	154
Floor Mats	155
Rear Seat Armrest	156
Convenience Net	156
Sunroof	156
Instrument Panel	159
Instrument Panel Overview	161
Hazard Warning Flashers	161
Horn	161
Tilt Wheel	161
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	162
Heated Steering Wheel	162
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	163
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	163
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	164
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	164
Flash-to-Pass	168
Windshield Wipers	168
Windshield Washer	169
Cruise Control	169
Adaptive Cruise Control	172
Exterior Lamps	181
Wiper Activated Headlamps	184
Headlamps on Reminder	185
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	185
Fog Lamps	186
Cornering Lamps	186
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	186
Instrument Panel Brightness	187
Courtesy Lamps	187
Entry Lighting	187
Parade Dimming	187
Reading Lamps	187
Footwell Lamps	188
Battery Load Management	188
Electric Power Management	188
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	189
Battery Run-Down Protection	189
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	189
Analog Clock	190
Climate Controls	191
Dual Climate Control System	191
Outlet Adjustment	196
Rear Climate Control System	197
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	198
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	200
Instrument Panel Cluster	201
Speedometer and Odometer	202
Tachometer	202
Safety Belt Reminders	203
Airbag Readiness Light	204
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	204
Charging System Light	205
Brake System Warning Light	206
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	207
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	207
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	208
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	208
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	209
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	209
Tire Pressure Light	210
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	210
Oil Pressure Light	213
Security Light	213
Front Fog Lamp Light	213
Lights On Reminder	214
Cruise Control Light	214
Highbeam On Light	214
Fuel Gauge	214
Driver Information Center (DIC)	215
DIC Operation and Displays	216
DIC Warnings and Messages	220
DIC Vehicle Customization	232
Audio System(s)	241
Setting the Clock	241
Radio(s)	245
Using an MP3	255
XM Radio Messages	259
Navigation/Radio System	260
Bluetooth®	261
Theft-Deterrent Feature	268
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	268
Radio Reception	269
Backglass Antenna	270
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	270
Driving Your Vehicle	271
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	272
Defensive Driving	272
Drunk Driving	272
Control of a Vehicle	273
Braking	273
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	274
Braking in Emergencies	275
StabiliTrak® System	275
Traction Control System (TCS)	276
Magnetic Ride Control	277
Steering	278
Off-Road Recovery	279
Passing	280
Loss of Control	280
Driving at Night	281
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	282
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	283
Highway Hypnosis	283
Hill and Mountain Roads	284
Winter Driving	285
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	287
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	287
Loading the Vehicle	288
Towing	294
Towing Your Vehicle	294
Recreational Vehicle Towing	294
Towing a Trailer	296
Service and Appearance Care	303
Service	305
Accessories and Modifications	305
California Proposition 65 Warning	306
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	306
Doing Your Own Service Work	306
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	307
Fuel	307
Gasoline Octane	308
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	308
California Fuel	309
Additives	309
Fuels in Foreign Countries	310
Filling the Tank	311
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	313
Checking Things Under the Hood	314
Hood Release	315
Engine Compartment Overview	316
Engine Oil	317
Engine Oil Life System	321
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	321
Automatic Transmission Fluid	323
Cooling System	326
Engine Coolant	327
Engine Overheating	331
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	333
Power Steering Fluid	333
Windshield Washer Fluid	334
Brakes	335
Battery	338
Jump Starting	340
Headlamp Aiming	345
Bulb Replacement	348
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	348
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	348
Tires	350
Tire Sidewall Labeling	351
Tire Terminology and Definitions	356
Inflation - Tire Pressure	359
High-Speed Operation	361
Tire Pressure Monitor System	361
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	363
Tire Inspection and Rotation	366
When It Is Time for New Tires	369
Buying New Tires	370
Different Size Tires and Wheels	372
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	372
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	374
Wheel Replacement	374
Tire Chains	375
If a Tire Goes Flat	376
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	377
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage	384
Changing a Flat Tire	384
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	386
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	388
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	393
Spare Tire	395
Appearance Care	396
Interior Cleaning	396
Fabric/Carpet	397
Leather	398
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	399
Wood Panels	399
Speaker Covers	399
Care of Safety Belts	399
Weatherstrips	400
Washing Your Vehicle	400
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	400
Finish Care	400
Windshield and Wiper Blades	401
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	402
Tires	403
Sheet Metal Damage	403
Finish Damage	403
Underbody Maintenance	403
Chemical Paint Spotting	403
Vehicle Identification	404
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	404
Service Parts Identification Label	404
Electrical System	404
Add-On Electrical Equipment	404
Headlamp Wiring	405
Windshield Wiper Fuses	405
Power Windows and Other Power Options	405
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	405
Underhood Fuse Block	405
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	408
Capacities and Specifications	413
Maintenance Schedule	415
Maintenance Schedule	416
Introduction	416
Scheduled Maintenance	417
Owner Checks and Services	421
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	423
Maintenance Replacement Parts	425
Engine Drive Belt Routing	426
Maintenance Record	427
Customer Assistance Information	431
Customer Assistance and Information	432
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	432
Online Owner Center	434
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	435
Customer Assistance Offices	435
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	436
Roadside Service	436
Scheduling Service Appointments	439
Courtesy Transportation Program	439
Collision Damage Repair	440
Reporting Safety Defects	443
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	443
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	443
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	444
Service Publications Ordering Information	444
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	445
Event Data Recorders	446
OnStar®	446
Navigation System	447
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	447
Radio Frequency Statement	447
Index	449
Index_A	449
Index_B	450
Index_C	450
Index_D	452
Index_E	453
Index_F	454
Index_G	454
Index_H	455
Index_I	455
Index_J	455
Index_K	455
Index_L	456
Index_M	457
Index_N	457
Index_O	457
Index_P	458
Index_R	459
Index_S	460
Index_T	461
Index_U	463
Index_V	463
Index_W	464

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