display CADILLAC STS V 2007 1.G Repair Manual

NO FOB OFF OR RUN?
This message displays when the keyless access
transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle
while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your
vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal
causing the keyless access system to be jammed.
The vehicle remains in Acc. until OFF or START
has been pressed or 10 minutes has expired.
If you turn the ignition off and you cannot nd the
keyless access transmitter, you will not be
able to restart the vehicle. The keyless access
transmitter needs to be inside of the vehicle
in order for the vehicle to start. SeeStarting the
Engine on page 113for more information.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while
the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine
damage may occur. If a low oil pressure
warning appears on the instrument panel
cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the
cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See
Engine Oil on page 380for more information.
This message displays when the vehicle’s
engine oil pressure is low.A multiple chime sounds when this message is
displayed. SeeEngine Oil on page 380for
more information.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage
can result from driving a vehicle with low oil
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer
as soon as possible when this message is
displayed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays if the passenger’s side
front door was not closed completely. Make sure
that the door is closed completely.
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PRESS START AND BRAKE TO
START ENGINE
This message displays when you need to press
down on the brake pedal while pressing the
start button on the electronic keyless ignition when
trying to start your vehicle. SeeStarting the
Engine on page 113for more information.
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY
This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise
Control system will not activate due to a
temporary condition. Your vehicle does not require
service. This message also displays when
either of the following conditions occur:
The driver turns off the head-up display (HUD)
while the Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged.
The driver attempts to engage the Adaptive
Cruise Control while the HUD is off.
If this message appears when you attempt to
activate the system, continue driving for several
minutes and then try activating the system again.
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays if the passenger’s side rear
door was not closed completely. Make sure that
the door is closed completely.
SERVICE AC (Air Conditioning)
SYSTEM
This message displays when the electronic sensors
that control the air conditioning and heating
systems are no longer working. Have the climate
control system serviced by your dealer if you notice
a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
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SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is a problem
with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer immediately. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 244for more information.
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message displays when a problem with the
panic brake assist system has been detected.
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE
This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise
Control system is disabled and needs service.
See your dealer.
SERVICE STABILITY SYS (System)
Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability
enhancement system called StabiliTrak®.
This message displays if there has been a problem
detected with the StabiliTrak
®System.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 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 326for more information.
SERVICE STEERING SYS (System)
Your vehicle may have a speed variable assist
steering system.
This message displays 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. SeeSteering on page 327
for more information.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System)
This message displays when the suspension
system is not operating properly. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, this message displays if a part on the
system is not working properly. If you drive your
vehicle while any of the four sensors are
missing or inoperable, the warning comes on in
about 20 minutes. A sensor would be missing, for
example, if you put different wheels on your
vehicle without transferring the sensors. If the
warning comes on and stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPM. See your dealer.
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem
with the hood open and closed switches. The
switches may need to be replaced. When
this message is displayed, the theft-deterrent
system will still be protecting the interior of
the vehicle, however, the hood area will not be
protected at this time. Also, the remote start
function will not work when this message appears.
See your dealer for service.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transmission of your vehicle. Have
your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions
related malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
This message displays when your vehicle speed is
limited to XXX, mph in English mode and km/h
in Metric mode, because the vehicle detects
a problem in the suspension system. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
STABILITY SYS (System) ACTIVE
This message displays any time the StabiliTrak®
System is actively assisting you with directional
control of the vehicle. Slippery road conditions may
exist when this message is displayed, so adjust
your driving accordingly. This message may
stay on for a few seconds after StabiliTrak
®stops
assisting you with directional control of the
vehicle. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 326for
more information.
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STABILITY SYS (System) NOT READY
This message displays if the StabiliTrak®
System is not ready. Two conditions may cause
this message to display:
The vehicle needs to be driven in a straight
line until the sensors are centered. Once
the sensors are centered, the StabiliTrak
®
System will be ready and the STABILITY SYS
READY message will display.
The system needs to warm up. This may
occur when you rst start your vehicle
and drive away during cold winter weather.
This is normal. You can acknowledge
this message by pressing the reset button.
The StabiliTrak
®performance is affected until the
STABILITY SYS READY message is displayed
in the DIC. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 326
for more information.
STABILITY SYS (System) OFF
This message displays any time you turn off
StabiliTrak®using the TC (traction control) on/off
button. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 323for more information. When this
message has been displayed, StabiliTrak
®is nolonger available to assist you with directional
control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving
accordingly. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 326for more information.
STABILITY SYS (System) READY
This message displays any time you turn back on
StabiliTrak®using the TC (traction control)
on/off button. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 323for more information. When this
message has been displayed, StabiliTrak
®is ready
to assist you with directional control of the
vehicle if needed. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 326for more information.
STARTING DISABLED THEFT
PROBLEM
This message displays when incorrect conditions
exist within the theft-deterrent system. See
your dealer for service.
STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE
PROBLEM
This message displays when your vehicle’s throttle
system is not functioning properly. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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THEFT ATTEMPTED
This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays if the theft-deterrent
system has detected a break-in attempt while you
were away from your vehicle.
TRACTION ACTIVE
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) is actively limiting wheel spin.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this message
is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly.
The message stays on for a few seconds after the
TCS stops limiting wheel spin. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 323for more
information.
TRANS (Transmission) HOT
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the transmission uid
in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and
allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or
until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN
This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays if the trunk was not closed
completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed
completely.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays as a reminder to turn off
the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for
more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal
on. A multiple chime sounds when this message
is displayed.
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Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer. Also,
check federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment can interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems can interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 112for more
information.Setting the Time
1. Press the tune/select knob (the right knob) to
enter the main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until SET CLOCK
displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select
SET CLOCK.
4. Turn the tune/select knob to adjust the time.
5. Press the tune/select knob to update the time.
VEHICLE TIME UPDATED displays.
If the CLOCK/RADIO DISP is congured into
one of the congurable keys, pressing the
key switches the display back to the clock set
function. The time and date always appears on the
radio display. See “Congurable Radio Display
Keys” underRadio with CD on page 282for more
information on conguring the keys.
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Setting the Date
1. Press the tune/select knob (the right knob) to
enter the main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until SET DATE
displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select
SET DATE.
4. Turn the tune/select knob to adjust the date.
5. Press the tune/select knob to update the
time. VEHICLE DATE UPDATED displays.
If the DATE is congured into one of the
congurable keys, pressing the key switches the
display back to the date set function. The time
and date always appears on the radio display.
See “Congurable Radio Display Keys” under
Radio with CD on page 282for more information
on conguring the keys.
Radio with CD
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, the radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected
type of programming
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcements
Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD similar
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This system relies upon receiving specic
information from these stations and only works
when the information is available. In rare cases, a
radio station can broadcast incorrect information
that causes the radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the
station name or call letters display instead of the
frequency. RDS stations can also provide the
time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming, and the name of the program being
broadcast.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.
XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast
channels including music, news, sports, talk,
traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s
programming. XM™ provides digital quality
audio and text information that includes song title
and artist name. A service fee is required in
order to receive the XM™ service. For moreinformation, contact XM™; In the U.S. at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)
or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
4(Information):Press this button while in XM™
mode to display additional text information
related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song
Title, Category or PTY. To view this information,
perform the following:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until INFO displays.
3. Press the tune/select knob to select INFO.
The display changes to show the additional
XM™ information.
4. Press the BACK (F6) button to exit the
display. To return to the original display,
repeatedly press the BACK (F6) button or wait
for the display to time out.
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Playing the Radio
O
(Power):Press this knob to turn the system
on and off.
n(Volume):Turn this knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or to decrease
the volume.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to select a
source, either radio or CD. The CD must be loaded
to select the source and to play. CD displays if
a CD is loaded. If a CD is not loaded, the display
does not change from the radio source.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to select FM1, FM2, AM,
or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
w(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©¨(Seek):Press the left single arrow button to
go to the previous station and stay there. Press the
right single arrow button to go to the next station
and stay there. The sound mutes while seeking.
The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
©¨(Scan):Press the double arrow scan button
to enter scan mode. SCAN displays. Press this
button to scan to the next station. The radio goes to
a station, plays for ve seconds, then goes to the
next station. Press this button again to stop
scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold the double
arrow scan button for more than two seconds until a
beep sounds and PSCAN displays. The radio goes
to the rst preset station, plays for ve seconds,
then goes to the next preset station. Press this
button again to stop scanning presets.
The radio only scans stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
ALOCAL/DISTANT Selection:With this feature
the radio can be set to search for local stations
or stations that are further away for a larger
selection.
To set this feature to LOCAL or DISTANT,
perform the following steps:
1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the tune/select knob until SEEK LOCAL
or SEEK DISTANT displays.
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