CADILLAC CTS 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Check Engine Oil Pressure Message
Your vehicle may have this
feature. When you see this
ashing symbol, the
engine oil pressure is low.
To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the
outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering
wheel. After you press this button, the warning will
redisplay every 10 minutes until the pressure returns to
the normal operating range. Oil pressure should be
20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). In certain situations such
as long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as
low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered normal.
It may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and
oil viscosity. The Oil Pressure Light shoud also come
on. SeeOil Pressure Light on page 3-44for more
information.
Oil Temperature Warning Message
When you see this ashing
symbol, the engine oil
temperature is high.
To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the
outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering
wheel. After you press a button, the warning will come
on every 10 minutes until the temperature returns to
the normal operating range. Driving aggressively
or driving on long hills can cause the engine oil
temperature to be higher than normal. If this warning is
displayed during normal vehicle operation on at
roads, your vehicle may need service. See your dealer
for an inspection. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for
more information.
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Tire Pressure Warning Message
When you see this ashing
symbol, one or more of the
vehicle’s tires is either
under or over-inated.
To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the
outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering
wheel. There are three levels of warning for this display:
1. High Tire Pressure (above 42 psi (290 kPa))
2. Low Tire Pressure (below 25 psi (170 kPa))
3. Flat Tire (below 5 psi (35 kPa))
For conditions 1 and 2, this warning will ash ve times
and the display will then show the tire pressure gage. For
condition 3, this warning will ash continuously until the
driver acknowledges it. In any of the three cases, the
warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the situation
is corrected. Conditions 2 and 3 will also display a
warning light elsewhere on the cluster that will stay on
after this warning is acknowledged. SeeTire Pressure
Light (CTS-V Only) on page 3-41for more information.
Also seeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-68for
more information on tire pressure specications.
One-to-Four Shift Message
If equipped, this message
indicates that you can only
shift from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) instead
of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2).
You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off
this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel
economy.
After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a
lower gear if you prefer.
Notice:Forcing the shift lever into any gear except
FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes
on may damage the transmission. Shift only from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on.
This message will come on when:
The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C),
you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
you are 21 percent throttle or less.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s
systems. It is also used to display driver personalization
features and warning/status messages. All messages
will appear on the audio system display.
If your vehicle has the Base audio system, use the
information contained in this manual for instructions on
operating the DIC for your vehicle.
If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the
Navigation system manual for instructions on operating
the DIC for your vehicle.
System Controls
Use the following controls located on the audio system
to operate the DIC:
INFO (Information):Press the up or down arrows on
this switch, located on the right side of the audio system,
to scroll through the system status information.
CLR (Clear):Press this button, located on the right
side of the audio system, to clear DIC messages and to
reset some DIC displays to zero. This button is also
used to exit out of a menu. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-61andStatus of Vehicle Systems
on page 3-54for more information.
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TUNE/SEL (Select) Knob:Turn this knob, located in
the lower right corner of the audio system, to scroll
through the menu items displayed. Press this knob to
select the menu item.
Status of Vehicle Systems
You can view the status of several vehicle systems
using the DIC.
Vehicle Information Menu
To access this menu, press the up or down arrow on
the INFO switch located to the right of the display.
The following items are available when the ignition is in
ON. These items will not be available when the
ignition is in ACCESSORY. The tire pressure menu
items are only available if your vehicle has the
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system:
OUTSIDE TEMP
MI TRIP A (KM TRIP A)*
MI TRIP B (KM TRIP B)*
MILES RANGE (KM RANGE)
MPG AVG (L/100 KM AVG)*
MPG INST (L/100 KM INST)
GAL FUEL USED (L FUEL USED)*
AVG MPH (AVG KM/H)*
TIMER*
BATTERY VOLTS
ENGINE OIL LIFE*
TRANS FLUID LIFE* (Automatic Transmission Only)
PSI LF TIRE (KPA LF TIRE)
PSI RF TIRE (KPA RF TIRE)
PSI RR TIRE (KPA RR TIRE)
PSI LR TIRE (KPA LR TIRE)
BLANK LINE
*These items can be reset. Each one must be reset
individually. For a detailed description of the menu items
and how to reset them, see “Vehicle Information
Menu Item Descriptions” later in this section.
You can view any of these items at any time, but only
one item can be displayed at a time.
Vehicle Information Menu Item
Descriptions
The following paragraphs contain a more detailed
description of each menu item:
OUTSIDE TEMP:If you select this item, the current
outside temperature is displayed at the top of the
screen. It will be in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or
degrees Celsius (°C) depending upon whether the
system is set for English or metric units. If you wish to
change the units, seeDIC Main Menu on page 3-57.
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MI TRIP A and B (KM TRIP A and B):For information
on the trip odometers, seeTrip Odometers on page 3-33.
MILES RANGE (KM RANGE):If you select this item,
the approximate number of remaining miles or
kilometers you can drive without refueling is displayed.
This estimate is based on the current driving conditions
and will change if the driving conditions change. For
example, if you are driving in traffic making frequent
stops, the display may read one number, but if you enter
the freeway, the number may change even though
you still have the same amount of gas in the gas tank.
This is because different driving conditions produce
different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving
produces better fuel economy than city driving.
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 3-61for more
information.
MPG AVG (L/100 KM AVG):If you select this item, the
approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters
per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) is displayed. This number
is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km)
recorded since the last time this menu item was reset.
To reset the MPG AVG (L/100 KM AVG), press the CLR
button located to the right of the screen. The display
will return to zero.MPG INST (L/100 KM INST):If you select this item,
the current fuel economy is displayed. This number
reects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right
now and will change frequently as driving conditions
change. Unlike average fuel economy, this menu item
cannot be reset.
GAL FUEL USED (L FUEL USED):If you select this
item, the number of gallons or liters of fuel used
since the last reset of this menu item is displayed.
To reset GAL FUEL USED (L FUEL USED), press the
CLR button located to the right of the screen. The
display will return to zero.
AVG MPH (AVG KM/H):If you select this item, the
average speed of the vehicle is displayed in miles per
hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average
is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds
recorded since the last reset of this menu item.
To reset AVG MPH (AVG KM/H), press the CLR button
located to the right of the screen. The display will
return to zero.
TIMER:If you select this item, a timing feature is
displayed. The timer functions like a stopwatch in that
you can record the time it takes to travel from one point
to another.
To turn on the timer, press the CLR button located to
the right of the screen once. The display will read
00:00:00 TIMER ON and begin counting.
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To turn off the timer, press the CLR button again. When
the timer is off, the display will show the timer value
and TIMER OFF. The timing feature will stop.
To reset the timer, turn off the timer and then press and
hold the CLR button. The display will return to zero.
BATTERY VOLTS:If you select this item, the current
battery voltage is displayed. If the voltage is in the normal
range, the display will have OK after it. For example, the
display may read 13.2 BATTERY VOLTS OK.
If there is a problem with the battery charging system,
there are four possible DIC messages that may be
displayed. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-61for more information.
ENGINE OIL LIFE:If you select this item, the
percentage of remaining oil life is displayed. If you see
99% ENGINE OIL LIFE on the display, that means
that 99% of the current oil life remains.
When the oil life is depleted, the Change Engine Oil
message will appear on the display. See your dealer for
service. In addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4and
Engine Oil on page 5-16for more information.When you reset the Change Engine Oil message by
clearing it from the display, you still must reset the
engine oil life system separately. For more information
on resetting the engine oil life system, see “How to
Reset the Engine Oil Life System and the Oil Life
Indicator” underEngine Oil Life System on page 5-20.
If you clear the Change Engine Oil message from
the display, it will not re-appear.
TRANS FLUID LIFE (Automatic Transmission):
If you select this item, the percentage of remaining
transmission uid life is displayed. If you see
99% TRANS FLUID LIFE on the display, that means
that 99% of the current transmission uid life remains.
When the transmission uid life is depleted, the Change
Trans Fluid message will appear on the display. You
should change the transmission uid as soon as
possible. Be sure to keep a written record of the mileage
and date of the uid change so you will have it for
future reference. SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4andRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-13for more information.
When you reset the Change Trans Fluid message by
clearing it from the display, you still must reset the
transmission uid life monitor separately. For more
information on resetting the transmission uid life
monitor, seeAutomatic Transmission Fluid on
page 5-23.
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LF TIRE:If you select this item, the driver’s side front
tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is low,
LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or
kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC
Main Menu on page 3-57DIC Main Menu.
RF TIRE:If you select this item, the passenger’s side
front tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is
low, LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or
kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC Main
Menu on page 3-57DIC Main Menu.
RR TIRE:If you select this item, the passenger’s side
rear tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is
low, LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or
kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC Main
Menu on page 3-57DIC Main Menu.
LR TIRE:If you select this item, the driver’s side rear
tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is low,
LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI)
or kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, see
DIC Main Menu on page 3-57DIC Main Menu.
BLANK LINE:If you select this item, nothing is
displayed at the top of the screen.DIC Main Menu
Accessing the DIC Main Menu
To access the main menu of the DIC, do the following:
1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on.
2. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once.
3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to scroll through the menu items.
The DIC main menu consists of the following menu items:
eBASS - MID - TREBLE
eEQ
DSP (Bose®Audio System)
AVC (Bose®Audio System)
H/A
AUTOSTORE PRESETS
CAT
TA
MSG RECALL RDS MESSAGE
AF
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT
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9(English/Metric Units)
TCS
8(Clock)
8/4(Clock/Information Display)
SETUP
DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions
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BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE:This menu
item allows you to adjust the levels for the bass,
midrange, treble, balance, and fade features of the
audio system. For more information, see “Setting the
Tone (Bass/Treble)” and “Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)” underRadio with CD on page 3-85.
eEQ (Equalizer):This menu item allows you
to choose among ve preset equalizations for the audio
system. See “Audio Equalizer” underRadio with CD
on page 3-85for more information.
DSP (Digital Signal Processing):If your vehicle has a
Bose
®Audio System, this menu item allows you to
select the DSP type that you want on the audio system.
You may choose Normal, Talk, Spacious, Rear Seat,
or Driver Seat. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll
through these choices.Once the desired choice is displayed, turn the knob to
set your DSP choice and continue scrolling through
the main menu.
See “Using DSP” underRadio with CD on page 3-85for
more information.
AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation):If your
vehicle has a Bose
®Audio System, this menu
item allows you to turn the AVC feature on and off.
Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to turn AVC on and off.
When AVC is on, an X will be in the box next to AVC
on the menu. The X disappears when AVC is off.
See “AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation)” under
Radio with CD on page 3-85for more information.
H/A (Home/Away Preset Stations):This menu item
allows you to switch back and forth between your home
and away preset radio stations. Press the TUNE/SEL
knob to switch between home and away.
See “Setting Preset Stations” underRadio with CD on
page 3-85for more information.
AUTOSTORE PRESETS:This menu item allows you to
automatically store radio stations with the strongest
signals as presets. See “Setting Preset Stations” under
Radio with CD on page 3-85for more information.
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CAT (Category):This menu item allows you to select
radio stations based on preset categories. To turn
the CAT feature on, press the TUNE/SEL knob once.
When CAT is on, an X will be in the box next to CAT on
the menu. The X disappears when CAT is off.
See “Activating Category (CAT) Stations (RDS and
XM™)” underRadio with CD on page 3-85for more
information.
TA (Traffic Announcement):This menu item allows
you to turn the TA feature on and off. To turn the
TA feature on, press the TUNE/SEL knob once. When
TA is on, an X will be in the box next to TA on the
menu. The X disappears when TA is off.
See “RDS Messages” underRadio with CD on
page 3-85for more information.
MSG (Message) RECALL RDS (Radio Data System)
MESSAGE:This menu item allows you to view an
RDS radio station message broadcast by a radio station.
To view the message, press the TUNE/SEL knob
once. The message will appear on the screen.
See “RDS Messages” underRadio with CD on
page 3-85for more information.
AF (Alternate Frequency):This menu item allows you
to turn the AF feature on and off. To turn on AF,
press the TUNE/SEL knob once. When AF is on, an X
will be in the box next to AF on the menu. The X
disappears when AF is off.See “Activating Category (CAT) Stations (RDS and
XM™)” underRadio with CD on page 3-85for more
information.
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT:This feature instructs the
audio system to seek only local radio stations with
the strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a
strong signal in a large area. Use LOCAL when you are
in urban areas where there are several strong radio
station signals and you want to limit the number
of stations to those with the strongest signals only. Use
DISTANT when you are in rural areas where there
are fewer radio station signals available.
To switch between LOCAL and DISTANT, press the
TUNE/SEL knob. Once your choice is displayed, turn the
knob to set your choice and continue scrolling through
the main menu.
9(English/Metric Units):Use this menu item to
adjust the measurement units.
You can choose between ENGLISH UNITS and
METRIC UNITS. To switch between the two, press the
TUNE/SEL knob. Once your choice is displayed,
turn the knob to set your choice and continue scrolling
through the main menu.
The measurement units that you choose will be reected
on all the vehicle system displays, not just the DIC
information. For example, the climate control panel will
display degrees Celsius if you choose METRIC UNITS.
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TCS (Traction Control System):You can enable or
disable the Traction Control System (TCS) using
this menu item. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch
between on and off.
You can also turn the TCS off using the traction control
button located in the glove box (CTS) or on the
steering wheel (CTS-V), or by programming one of the
steering wheel controls (1, 2, 3, or 4) or audio system
soft keys to enable/disable the TCS. SeeRecongurable
Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7
and “Congurable Radio Display Keys” underRadio with
CD on page 3-85for more information.
When you disable the TCS, the traction control system
warning light on the instrument panel cluster will
come on. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning
Light on page 3-39for more information.
8(Clock):Use this menu item to set the time on
the clock.
SeeSetting the Time on page 3-85for more information.
8/4(Clock/Information Display):Use this menu
item to toggle between the clock display and the XM™
Information (Song, Artist, Album), if available.SeeSetting the Time on page 3-85and “XM™ Satellite
Radio Service” underRadio with CD on page 3-85
for more information.
SETUP:When you select this menu item, the following
submenu is available:
LANGUAGE
PERSONALIZATION
CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS
CONFIGURE SWC (Steering Wheel Control) KEYS
To change the language displayed on the radio, select
LANGUAGE by pressing the TUNE/SEL knob. Turn the
TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through the available languages
and press the knob to make your selection. If you
accidentally select a language that you did not want,
ENGLISH is always at the top of the language list.
For more information on the other items in the SETUP
menu, seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-70
andRecongurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)
(CTS) on page 3-7.
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