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3. Open the hood to access the engine
compartment. SeeHood Release on page 341
for more information.
4. Remove the four screws that hold the leaf
screen in place and lift off the screen by
lifting and sliding toward the center of
the vehicle.
5. Pull out on the two tabs located on each end
of the lter cover.
6. Lift the lter cover off by pulling it straight
upward.
7. Remove the old lter and insert a new one.
Make sure the arrow on the lter is pointing
toward the passenger compartment.
SeeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts
on page 475for the correct part number
for the lter.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall
the cover.Steering Wheel Climate
Controls (CTS)
Your vehicle may have four controls that can be
programmed for use with the climate control
system.
The controls are located
on the left side of the
steering wheel.
SeeRecongurable Steering Wheel Controls
(SWC) (CTS) on page 169for more information on
programming these controls.
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The TC warning light will come on briey when
you turn the ignition to ON. If it does not come on
then, have it xed so it will be ready to warn
you if there is a problem.
The light will also come on if you turn the traction
control system off using the TC on/off button
located in the glove box for the CTS and on the
steering wheel for the CTS-V.
If the TC warning light stays on or comes on while
you are driving, pull off the road as soon as
possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the
system by turning the ignition off then back on.
If the light still stays on or comes back on
again while you are driving, your vehicle needs
service. Have the Traction Control System (TCS)
inspected as soon as possible. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 293
orTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on
page 295for more information.Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (CTS)
This light will come on
when you rst start the
vehicle as a check
to let you know that the
light is working.
It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does
not come on, see your dealer.
If the light does not go out or if the light comes on
and stays on while you are driving, your vehicle
may have a problem with the cooling system. You
should stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
as soon as possible to avoid damage to the
engine. A warning chime will also sound when this
light is on.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 360for more
information.
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Here are a few concerns some owners have had
about the fuel gage. All of these situations are
normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong
with the fuel gage:
At the gas station the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
The gage may change when you turn, stop
quickly or accelerate quickly.
It takes a little more or less fuel to ll the tank
than the gage indicated. For example, the gage
may have indicated that the tank was half full,
but it actually took a little more or less than half
the tank’s capacity to ll the tank.
Message Center
Message Center (CTS-V)
Your vehicle may have a message center that can
display information relating to powertrain uids, tire
pressures, vehicle dynamics, speedometer and
odometer information, and transmission status.
It also displays warning messages. There are
two different areas where message center
information will be displayed. One display is inside
of the tachometer and the other is inside of the
speedometer.These are the controls
for the message center.
They are located on
the left spoke of
the steering wheel.
The outboard switch (A and B) controls the display
of information inside of the tachometer. The
upper button (C) on the inboard switch controls
the display of information inside of the
speedometer. The lower button (D) on the inboard
switch turns the traction control on or off. See
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 293
orTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on
page 295for more information.
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Transmission Fluid Hot Message
When you see this
ashing symbol, the
transmission uid
temperature is high
(290°F (143°C)).
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
temperature returns to the normal operating range.
If this message appears, you may continue to drive
at a slower speed while monitoring the transmission
uid temperature. Ideally, the transmission oil
temperature should not rise above 265°F (129°C). If
you regularly experience temperatures above this
limit due to high performance operation, it is
recommended to use an auxiliary uid cooler for the
transmission and differential. See your dealer for
details. If this warning is displayed during normal
vehicle operation on at roads, your vehicle may
need service. See your dealer for an inspection.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 232and
Manual Transmission Fluid on page 354for more
information.
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning
Message
When you see this
ashing symbol, the
engine coolant
temperature is high
(257°F (125°C)).
To acknowledge this warning, press either button
on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the
steering wheel. After you press a button, this
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 coolant temperature to be higher
than normal. The Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light should also come on. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) on
page 207for more information. If this warning is
displayed during normal vehicle operation on
at roads, your vehicle may need service.
See your dealer for an inspection.
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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 should also come on. SeeOil Pressure Light
on page 212for 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 346for 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 208for more information. Also see
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 405for
more information on tire pressure specications.
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See “Activating Category (CAT) Stations (RDS
and XM™)” underRadio with CD on page 260for
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.
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 169and “Congurable
Radio Display Keys” underRadio with CD
on page 260for 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 206for more
information.
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8(Clock):Use this menu item to set the time on
the clock.
SeeSetting the Time on page 259for 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 259and “XM™
Satellite Radio Service” underRadio with CD on
page 260for 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 tomake 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 242andRecongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 169.
DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem
detected in one of your vehicle’s systems.
You must acknowledge a message to clear it from
the screen for further use. To clear a message,
press the CLR button.
Be sure to take any message that appears on the
screen seriously and remember that clearing
the message will only make the message
disappear, not the problem.
Battery Not Charging
When this message appears on the display, there
is a problem with the generator and battery
charging systems. Have the electrical system
checked by your dealer as soon as possible.
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Service Charging System
This message will display when a problem with
the charging system has been detected. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Service Electrical System
This message will display if an electrical problem
has occurred within the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) or the ignition switch. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Service Fuel System
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has
detected a problem within the fuel system when
this message appears. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
Service Idle Control
A problem with the idle control has occurred when
this message displays. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
Service Stability System
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will
be displayed if there has been a problem
detected with StabiliTrak
®.
If this message comes on while you are driving,
pull off the road as soon as possible and stop
carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the
ignition off and then back on. If this message
still stays on, or comes back on again while you
are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have
the StabiliTrak
®system inspected by your dealer
as soon as possible. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 297for more information.
Service Steering System
Your vehicle may have a speed variable assist
steering system. SeeSteering on page 298.
This message will be displayed if a problem is
detected with the speed variable assist steering
system. When this message is displayed, you may
notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle
increases or feels heavier, but you will still be able
to steer the vehicle.
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4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select the
letter. The letter will then appear on the display.
If you make a mistake, press the CLR button.
This will exit the menu. You can then go
back into the menu and edit the name. You
can also press the TUNE/SEL knob repeatedly
to cycle through all the characters until you
reach the character you wish to change.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the name you
want is complete. You can program up to
16 characters.
The name you selected is now set. You can either
exit the programming mode by following the
instructions later in this section or program the
next feature available on your vehicle. To program
the next feature, enter the personalization
portion of the SETUP menu following the
instructions listed previously.
Congure Display Keys
This feature allows you to customize the functions
of the four soft keys located to the left and right
of the audio display. See “Congurable Radio
Display Keys” underRadio with CD on page 260
for programming information.
Congure SWC (Steering Wheel
Controls) Keys
This feature allows you to customize the functions
of the four steering wheel controls located on
the left spoke of the steering wheel. See
Recongurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)
(CTS) on page 169for programming information.
Remote Recall Memory
If your vehicle has the optional memory package,
you will have this feature. When this feature is
turned on, you can recall any previously
programmed seat and mirror controls when the
unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is pressed.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to
which the vehicle was programmed may have
been changed since it left the factory.
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