warning lights CADILLAC STS V 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 14
Safety Belts
............................................ 15
Child Restraints
...................................... 38
Airbag System
........................................ 64
Restraint System Check
......................... 80
Features and Controls
................................ 83
Keys
....................................................... 85
Doors and Locks
.................................... 98
Windows
............................................... 104
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 107
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 111
Mirrors
.................................................. 127
OnStar
®System
................................... 132
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 135
Storage Areas
...................................... 146
Sunroof
................................................ 147
Vehicle Personalization
......................... 148Instrument Panel
....................................... 175
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 178
Climate Controls
................................... 230
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 241
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 258
Audio System(s)
................................... 280
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 315
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 316
Towing
................................................. 355
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 359
Service
................................................. 362
Fuel
...................................................... 365
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 372
All-Wheel Drive
..................................... 414
Rear Axle
............................................. 416
Front Axle
............................................ 417
Bulb Replacement
................................ 417
2007 Cadillac STS/STS-V Owner ManualM
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different
colors or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
5

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 178
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 180
Other Warning Devices............................. 180
Horn.......................................................... 180
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.................................... 181
Heated Steering Wheel............................. 181
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 182
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 182
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 183
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System.......... 184
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 188
Windshield Wipers..................................... 189
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 190
Windshield Washer.................................... 191
Headlamp Washer..................................... 192
Cruise Control........................................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control............................. 197
Headlamps................................................ 211
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 215
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 216
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 216
Fog Lamps................................................ 217
Twilight Sentinel
®...................................... 218
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 219Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 220
Entry Lighting............................................ 220
Parade Dimming........................................ 220
Reading Lamps......................................... 221
Battery Load Management......................... 221
Electric Power Management...................... 221
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver............... 222
Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 223
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)........................................ 226
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 228
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 229
Climate Controls......................................... 230
Dual Climate Control System..................... 230
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 237
Rear Climate Control System.................... 237
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 239
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 241
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 242
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 243
Tachometer............................................... 243
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 243
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 244
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 244
Section 3 Instrument Panel
175

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 245
Charging System Light.............................. 247
Brake System Warning Light..................... 248
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 249
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light.............. 249
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 250
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 251
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 252
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 255
Security Light............................................ 256
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 256
Lights On Reminder.................................. 256
Cruise Control Light.................................. 256
Highbeam On Light................................... 257
Fuel Gage................................................. 257Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 258
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 258
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 264
Other Messages........................................ 279
Audio System(s)......................................... 280
Setting the Time........................................ 281
Radio with CD........................................... 282
Using an MP3........................................... 297
XM Radio Messages................................. 303
Navigation/Radio System........................... 305
Radio Personalization................................ 305
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 309
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 310
Radio Reception........................................ 312
Care of Your CDs..................................... 313
Care of the CD Player.............................. 313
Diversity Antenna System.......................... 314
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 314
Section 3 Instrument Panel
176

Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp
control is left on in either the headlamp or parking
lamp position and the driver’s door is opened
with the ignition off. SeeLights On Reminder on
page 256for additional information.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps
come on when the following conditions are met:
It is still daylight and the ignition is on,
the automatic lights are enabled, and
the transmission is not in PARK (P).
When DRL are on, only your front turn signal
lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps will be
on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument
panel will not be lit.When the automatic lights are enabled and it is dark
enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the
low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it is bright
enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will go
off, and the DRL will turn back on. If you start your
vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp
system will come on immediately. Once you leave
the garage, it will take about one minute for the
automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it
is light outside. During that delay, your instrument
panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make
sure your instrument panel brightness lever is in the
full bright position. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 220.
To operate your vehicle with the DRL off, turn the
exterior lamp control off and then do one of the
following:
Turn the exterior lamp control to the parking
lamp position.
Turn the exterior lamp control to the headlamp
position.
Turn the exterior lamp control from AUTO to
off and back to AUTO.
216

Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will
help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is wrong before it becomes serious enough to
cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to the warning lights and gages could also
save you or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As
you will see in the details on the next few
pages, some warning lights come on briey when
you start the engine just to let you know they
are working. If you are familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often
gages and warning lights work together to let you
know when there is a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on while you are driving, or when one of the
gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about
it. Waiting to do repairs can be costly – and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning
lights and gages. They are a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information
Center (DIC) that works along with the
warning lights and gages. SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 258for more information.
241

{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle, it means the airbag
system may not be working properly. The
airbags in your vehicle may not inate in
a crash, or they could even inate without
a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle serviced right
away if the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle.
If there is a problem with the airbag system in
your vehicle, the SERVICE AIR BAG message will
appear on the DIC display. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 264for more information.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Your overhead console has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
The indicator next to the passenger airbag status
indicator lights is the passenger safety belt
reminder light. SeePassenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light on page 244for more information
on that indicator.
When the vehicle is running, the passenger airbag
status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the
symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a
system check. Then, after several more seconds,
the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or
either the on or off symbol, to let you know the
status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
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245

Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 393.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
Notice:Using coolant other than
DEX-COOL
®may cause premature engine,
heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition,
the engine coolant may require changing
sooner, at the rst maintenance service after
each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Always use DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free)
coolant in your vehicle.
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Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 423
Lamps
Battery Load Management....................... 221
Electric Power Management..................... 221
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 219
Fog .......................................................... 217
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.............. 222
Reading................................................... 221
Twilight Sentinel
®..................................... 218
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 50
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires............................ 448
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 244
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 249
Brake System Warning............................. 248
Charging System..................................... 247
Cruise Control.......................................... 256
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 251
Fog Lamp................................................ 256
Highbeam On.......................................... 257
Lights On Reminder................................. 256
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light............. 249Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator................................ 252
Oil Pressure............................................. 255
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 245
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 244
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 243
Security................................................... 256
TCS Warning Light.................................. 250
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 250
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 220
Parade Dimming...................................... 220
Limited-Slip Rear Axle................................. 325
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 349
Lockout Protection....................................... 101
Locks
Door.......................................................... 98
Lockout Protection................................... 101
Power Door............................................... 99
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 99
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 100
Loss of Control........................................... 332
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................ 9
552

U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 226
Understanding Radio Reception................... 312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 444
Universal Home Remote System........135, 136
Operation........................................137, 142
V
Valet Lockout Switch................................... 110
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 320
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 349
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 536
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 485
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 485Vehicle Personalization................................ 148
Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel..................................... 169
Ventilated Seats............................................ 11
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 237
Visors.......................................................... 107
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 241
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 264
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 180
Other Warning Devices............................ 180
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 445
Different Size........................................... 443
Replacement............................................ 445
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 48
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