engine CADILLAC XLR V 2007 1.G Workshop Manual

ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE
ENGINE RPM
If this message displays, the control system has
determined that continued operation at the existing
engine speed may lead to engine overheating.
Lower the engine speed by upshifting the
transmission or drive at a lower speed.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message displays if it is dark enough outside
and the headlamps and Twilight Sentinel®
controls are off. This message informs the driver
that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended.
It has become dark enough outside to require
the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps. This
message also displays if the optional Rainsense™
wiping feature is on and the Twilight Sentinel
®
is off.
HIGH TRANS (Transmission) TEMP
(Temperature)
This message displays when the transmission uid
in your vehicle is too hot. Stop and allow your
vehicle to idle until it cools down or until this
message is removed.
HIGH VOLTAGE
This message displays when the electrical
charging system is overcharging. To avoid being
stranded, have the electrical system checked
by your dealer. You can reduce the charging
overload by using the accessories. Turn on the
lamps and radio, set the climate control on AUTO
and the fan speed on HI, and turn the rear
window defogger on. You can monitor battery
voltage on the DIC by pressing the information
button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts
when the engine is running.
HOT ENGINE–A/C OFF
This message displays when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating
temperature. You can continue to drive your
vehicle. If this message continues to display, have
the system repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible to avoid compressor damage.
ICE POSSIBLE
This message displays when the outside air
temperature is cold enough to create icy road
conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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LEFT DOOR AJAR
This message displays anytime the engine is
running, the transmission is not in PARK (P), and
the driver’s door is open or ajar. A chime
sounds when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h).
LOW BRAKE FLUID
This message displays if the engine is running to
inform the driver that the brake uid level is
low. Have the brake system serviced by your
dealer as soon as possible. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 399.
LOW COOLANT
This message displays when there is a low level
of engine coolant. Have the cooling system
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. See
Engine Coolant on page 385.
LOW FUEL
This message displays when the fuel supply is
less than 5 gallons (18.9 L) and the display
is turned off. A single chime also sounds when
this message is displayed.
LOW OIL LEVEL
For correct operation of the low oil sensing
system, your vehicle should be on a level surface.
A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may display
if the vehicle is parked on a grade. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil
level if the engine has been off for a short
period of time, and the oil level is never checked
while the engine is running. If the LOW OIL
LEVEL message displays, and your vehicle has
been parked on level ground with the engine off for
at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be
checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to
checking the oil level, make sure the engine has
been off for a few minutes and your vehicle is on a
level surface. Then check the dipstick and add
oil if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 377.
LOW OIL PRESSURE
If this message displays while the engine is
running, stop the engine and do not operate the
vehicle until the cause of low oil pressure is
corrected. Severe damage to the engine can
result. A multiple chime sounds when this
message is displayed.
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LOW VOLTAGE
This message displays when the electrical system
is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery
has been drained. If this message displays
immediately after starting, it is possible that the
generator can still recharge the battery. The
battery should recharge while driving, but may
take a few hours to do so. Consider using
an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after
returning home or to a nal destination. Make sure
you follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If this
message displays while driving or after starting
your vehicle and stays on, have it checked
immediately by your dealer to determine the cause
of this problem. To help the generator recharge
the battery quickly, you can reduce the load on the
electrical system by turning off the accessories.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC
by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts.
LOW WASHER FLUID
This message displays when the windshield
washer uid is low. Fill the windshield washer uid
reservoir as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 374for the
location of the windshield washer uid reservoir.
Also, seeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 397
for more information.
MAX (Maximum) SPEED XX MPH
(XX KM/H)
This message displays when a failure in the
magnetic ride control system has occurred. The
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines
the speed to which your vehicle is limited. Have
your vehicle serviced by your dealer if this
message appears.
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NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?
This message displays when a 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 will remain in Acc. until off or
START has been pressed or ve 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 89for more information.
OVER SPEED WARNING
This message displays when the vehicle speed
exceeds a certain limit as required by some export
countries. A chime sounds when this message
is displayed.
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message displays to inform you that the
brake pedal must be applied to start the vehicle.
Make sure you are pressing the brake pedal all the
way down.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
This message displays when the vehicle is
reducing engine power because the transmission
is being placed in gear under conditions that
may cause damage to the vehicle’s engine,
transmission, or ability to accelerate. Reduced
engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability
to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is
no reduction in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may
be driven at a reduced speed while this message
is on, but acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the
vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service
as soon as possible.
RIGHT DOOR AJAR
This message displays anytime the engine is
running, the transmission is not in PARK (P),
and the passenger’s door is open or ajar. A chime
sounds if the vehicle’s speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h).
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SERVICE A/C
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.
SERVICE ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
If this message displays when you are driving,
stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Then start the engine again to reset the system.
If the message stays on, or comes back on again
while you are driving, your vehicle is in need of
service. See your dealer.
If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed,
the Traction Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak
®System will also be disabled. The
Driver Information Center will scroll three
messages: SERVICE ABS, SERVICE TRACTION
SYS, and SERVICE STABILITRAK, and the
anti-lock brake system and traction control warning
lights on the instrument panel cluster will beilluminated. SeeAnti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light on page 193andTraction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light on page 194. The driver can
acknowledge these messages by pressing the
RESET button three times. When the service
message is displayed, the computer controlled
systems will not assist the driver and you should
have the system repaired by your dealer as
soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
SERVICE AFS (Adaptive Forward
Lighting System) LAMPS
This message displays when the Adaptive
Forward Lighting System (AFS) is disabled and
needs service. See your dealer. SeeAdaptive
Forward Lighting System on page 167for more
information.
SERVICE ELECT (Electrical) SYSTEM
This message displays if an electrical problem has
occurred within the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM
This message displays when the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem
within the fuel system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer. This message will also be
displayed when the cluster is not getting fuel
information from the PCM.
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE
If your vehicle has this feature, this message
displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system is disabled and needs service. See
your dealer.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL
This message displays when there is a problem
with the Magnetic Ride Control System. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE TRACTION SYS (System)
This message displays when there is a problem
with the Traction Control System (TCS). Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
If this message displays, it means there may be a
problem with the stability enhancement system.
If you see this message, try to reset the system.
Stop, turn off the engine, then start the engine
again. If this message still comes on, it means
there is a problem. You should see your dealer for
service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
A single chime also sounds when this message
is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transmission. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions
related powertrain malfunction occurs. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
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SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays if the vehicle is not in
PARK (P) when the engine is being turned off. The
vehicle will be in accessory mode. Once the
shift lever is moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will
turn off.
STABILITRAK ACTIVE
You may see this message on the DIC. It means
that an advanced, computer-controlled system
has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in
the direction in which you are steering. This
stability enhancement system activates when the
computer senses that your vehicle is just
starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice
or other slippery spot on the road. When the
system is on, you may hear a noise or feel
a vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal.
When this message is on, continue to steer in the
direction you want to go. The system is designed
to help you in bad weather or other difficult driving
situations by making the most of whatever roadconditions will permit. If this message comes on,
you will know that something has caused your
vehicle to start to spin, so consider slowing down.
A single chime also sounds when this message
is displayed.
STABILITRAK READY
If this message displays and a chime sounds, the
system has completed the functional check of
the StabiliTrak
®System.
STABILITRAK WARMING
When you rst start your vehicle and drive away,
especially during cold winter weather, this
message may display along with a chime and the
traction control warning light. This is normal.
You can acknowledge this message by pressing
the RESET button. The StabiliTrak
®System
performance is affected until the STABILITRAK
READY message is displayed in the DIC,
which can take up to 15 minutes.
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Other Messages
Here are more messages that you can receive on
your Driver Information Center (DIC). To
acknowledge a message and read another
message that may have come on at the same
time, press the RESET button.
ACCESSORY MODE ON
CHANGE OIL SOON
(SeeEngine Oil on page 377andEngine Oil
Life System on page 380.)
FOB BATTERY LOW
HIGH TIRE PRESS LF
HIGH TIRE PRESS RF
HIGH TIRE PRESS LR
HIGH TIRE PRESS RR
INTRUSION SENSOR OFF
INTRUSION SENSOR ON
KNOWN FOB
LEFT FRONT TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
LEFT REAR TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
LOW TIRE PRESS LF
LOW TIRE PRESS RF
LOW TIRE PRESS LR
LOW TIRE PRESS RR
MAX # FOBS LEARNED
OFF-ACC TO LEARN
READY FOR FOB #X
RIGHT FRT TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
RIGHT REAR TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
WAIT XX MINUTES
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Auto Recall
This feature allows the steering column, outside
mirrors and the driver’s seat to automatically move
to the current driver’s set position when the
engine starts. The DIC will display AUTO RECALL
OFF or AUTO RECALL ON. Press the OPTIONS
button to change the setting.
Auto Exit Recall
This feature allows the steering column and
driver’s seat to automatically move to the current
driver’s exit position when one of the following
occurs:
The vehicle is turned off or in RAP or
accessory mode and the driver’s door
is opened.
The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the
unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed.
The DIC will display AUTO EXIT RECALL OFF or
AUTO EXIT RECALL ON. Press the OPTIONS
button to change the setting.
Approach Lights
This feature activates the parking lamps, front fog
lamps and back-up lamps during low light periods
when the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed, both doors are closed and
the vehicle is off or in RAP. The lamps remain on for
20 seconds or until a door is opened, the lock
button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed
or the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP.
The DIC will display APPROACH LIGHTS OFF or
APPROACH LIGHTS ON. Press the OPTIONS
button to change the setting.
Exit Lights
This feature activates the parking lamps and front
fog lamps for 15, 30 or 90 seconds. This will
occur when the vehicle is off or in RAP and the
headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp
system. The parking lamps and front fog lamps
will remain on until the driver selected time period
expires, the exterior lamp control is activated or
the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP.
The DIC will display EXIT LIGHTS OFF, EXIT
LIGHTS - 15 SEC, EXIT LIGHTS - 30 SEC,
or EXIT LIGHTS - 90 SEC. Press the OPTIONS
button to change the setting.
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Auto Unlock
This feature automatically unlocks either the
driver’s door or both doors, depending on the
setting, when the shift lever is moved to PARK (P).
The DIC will display AUTO UNLOCK OFF, AUTO
UNLOCK DRIVER, or AUTO UNLOCK BOTH.
Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting.
Park Assist
This feature tilts the passenger’s side mirror
downward when the shifter is moved to
REVERSE (R). This can help you to see the curb
while backing up. If you adjust the mirror while
in REVERSE (R), the new position will be saved as
the park assist position.
The DIC will display PARK ASSIST OFF or PARK
ASSIST ON.
Language
This feature allows you to select the language the
DIC and Head-Up Display (HUD), uses to
display messages.
The DIC will display ENGLISH, FRENCH,
GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE, or SPANISH.
Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting.If you become stuck in a language that you do not
understand, hold the OPTIONS and RESET
buttons for ve seconds. The DIC will scroll
through all available languages for as long as the
buttons are held. Each language option will
display in its own language. For example, English
will be displayed as ENGLISH, Spanish as
ESPANOL, etc. When the desired language is
available, release the buttons and the DIC will set
to this language.
Trip Computer
Oil Life Indicator
This feature lets you know when to change the
engine oil. It is based on the engine oil
temperatures and your driving patterns.
To see the display, press the information button
several times until OIL LIFE appears. If you
see 99% OIL LIFE, 99 percent of your current oil
life remains.
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