Black plate (13,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Insuring Your VehicleProtect your investment in your GM vehicle withcomprehensive and collision insurance coverage. Thereare significant differences in the quality of coverageafforded by various insurance policy terms. Manyinsurance policies provide reduced protection to yourGM vehicle by limiting compensation for damagerepairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Someinsurance companies will not specify aftermarketcollision parts. When purchasing insurance, werecommend that you ensure that your vehicle will berepaired with GM original equipment collision parts.If such insurance coverage is not available from yourcurrent insurance carrier, consider switching to anotherinsurance carrier.If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company mayrequire you to have insurance that ensures repairs withGenuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Readyour lease carefully, as you may be charged at the endof your lease for poor quality repairs.If a Crash OccursIf there has been an injury, call emergency services forhelp. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all mattershave been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if itsposition puts you in danger, or you are instructed tomove it by a police officer.Give only the necessary information to police and otherparties involved in the crash.For emergency towing see Roadside Service onpage 8‑7.Gather the following information:. Driver's name, address, and telephone number. Driver's license number. Owner's name, address, and telephone number. Vehicle license plate number. Vehicle make, model, and model year. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Insurance company and policy number. General description of the damage to the othervehicleChoose a reputable repair facility that uses qualityreplacement parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in thissection.If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You See Afteran Airbag Inflates? on page 2‑62.8-13
