ignition CADILLAC CTS 2008 2.G Workshop Manual

Rotate Control To Off Position
If your vehicle has the keyless access system,
this message displays when the ignition is in
ACC/ACCESSORY and the shift lever has just been
moved to PARK (P). The message displays as a
reminder to turn the ignition off. To avoid draining the
battery, make sure the ignition is turned off before
leaving the vehicle.
Service Air Bag
This message displays when there is a problem with the
airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer immediately. SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 3-34for more information.
Service A/C 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/retailer if you notice a drop in
heating and air conditioning efficiency.
Service All Wheel Drive
This message displays if a problem occurs with the
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Your vehicle will run in
2WD. This could be caused by:
An electronics problem
An AWD system oil overheat
Worn out or overheated clutch plates
Various electrical issues
If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and
turn off the ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display.
If the message is still displayed or appears again
when you begin driving, the system needs service.
See your dealer/retailer right away.
Service Battery Charging System
This message displays when there is a problem with the
generator and battery charging systems. Driving with
this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all
unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical
system checked by your dealer/retailer. Under certain
conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in
the instrument panel cluster. SeeCharging System
Light on page 3-37for more information.
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Service Brake Assist
This message displays if there is a problem with the
brake system. The brake system warning light and the
antilock brake system (ABS) warning light may also
display on the instrument panel cluster. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 3-38andAntilock Brake
System (ABS) Warning Light on page 3-39for more
information. If this happens, stop as soon as possible
and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and
check for the message on the DIC display. If the
message displays or appears again when you begin
driving, the brake system needs service. See your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SeeBrakes
on page 5-41for more information.
Service Brake System
This message displays, while the ignition is on, when
the brake uid level is low. The brake system warning
light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-38for more
information. Have the brake system serviced by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
Service Keyless Start System
If your vehicle has the keyless access system, this
message displays when there is a problem with
this feature. See your dealer/retailer.
Service Parking Assist
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) system, this message displays if there is a
problem with the URPA system. Do not use this system
to help you park. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) on page 2-52for more information. See
your dealer/retailer for service.
Service Power Steering
Your vehicle may have a speed variable assist steering
system. SeeSteering on page 4-9.
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.
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Service StabiliTrak
This message displays if there has been a
problem detected with the StabiliTrak®system.
The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument
panel cluster also comes on.
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/retailer as soon as possible. SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-8for more information.
Service Theft Deterrent System
This message displays when there is a problem with the
theft-deterrent system programmed in the key. A fault
has been detected in the system which means that
the system is disabled and it is not protecting the
vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however, you may
want to take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer before
turning off the engine. SeeImmobilizer Operation
(Key Access) on page 2-30orImmobilizer Operation
(Keyless Access) on page 2-31for more information.
Service Tire Monitor System
This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire
pressure light also ashes and then remains on during
the same ignition cycle. SeeTire Pressure Light on
page 3-41. Several conditions may cause this message
to appear. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 5-70for more information. If the warning comes on
and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS.
See your dealer/retailer.
Service Traction Control
This message displays when there is a problem with
the Traction Control System (TCS). The TCS/StabiliTrak
warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes
on. When this message displays, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See your
dealer/retailer for service. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 4-6for more information.
Service Transmission
This message displays when there is a problem with the
vehicle’s transmission. Have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer.
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Service Vehicle Soon
This message displays when a non-emissions related
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
Shift To Park
(Automatic Transmission Only)
If your vehicle has the keyless access system, this
message displays if the vehicle is not in PARK (P) while
the engine is being turned off. The vehicle will be in
ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the shift lever is moved
to PARK (P), the ignition needs to be turned off. If the
ignition is not turned off, the vehicle will remain in
ACC/ACCESSORY. To avoid draining the battery, make
sure the ignition is turned off before leaving the vehicle.
Speed Limited To XXX MPH (km/h)
This message displays when your vehicle speed is
limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle
detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering,
magnetic ride control, or automatic leveling control
systems. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
Sport Mode
This message displays when the vehicle is in sport
mode. See “Driver Shift Control (DSC)” under
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-38
for more information.
StabiliTrak Competitive Mode
This message displays when the Competitive Driving
mode is selected. When in this mode, the Traction
Control System (TCS) will not be operating and
the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light will turn on. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See “Competitive Driving
Mode” underTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-6for more information.
StabiliTrak Not Ready
This message may display after rst driving the vehicle
and exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds.
The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument
panel cluster also comes on. The StabiliTrak system is
not functional until the message has turned off. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-8for more information.
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To change customization preferences, use the following
procedure.
Entering the Feature Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on.
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are turned off.
2. Press the customization button to enter the feature
settings menu.
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are customization features that allow you
to program settings to the vehicle:
Display In English
This feature will only display if a language other than
English has been set. This feature allows you to change
the language in which the DIC messages appear
back to English.
Press the customization button until the Press
VTo
Display In English screen appears on the DIC display.
Press the set/reset button once to select English as
the language in which all DIC messages will appear.
Display Language
This feature allows you to select the language in which
the DIC messages will appear.
Press the customization button until the Display
Language screen appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll
through the following settings:
English (default):All messages will appear in English.
Deutsch:All messages will appear in German.
Italiano:All messages will appear in Italian.
Francais:All messages will appear in French.
Espanol:All messages will appear in Spanish.
Portugese:All messages will appear in Portugese.
Arabic:All messages will appear in Arabic.
Chinese:All messages will appear in Chinese.
Japanese:All messages will appear in Japanese.
No Change:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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Auto Door Lock
This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s doors
will automatically lock. SeeProgrammable Automatic
Door Locks on page 2-20for more information.
Press the customization button until Auto Door Lock
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings for this feature. Then press
the menu up/down button to scroll through the following
settings:
Shift Out Of Park (default on Automatic
Transmission) (Automatic Transmission Only):
The vehicle’s doors automatically lock when the doors
are closed and the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
At Vehicle Speed (default on Manual Transmission):
The vehicle’s doors automatically lock when the vehicle
speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h) for three seconds.
No Change:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Auto Door Unlock
This feature allows you to select whether or not the
door(s) will automatically unlock. It also allows you to
select which doors and when they will automatically
unlock. SeeProgrammable Automatic Door Locks on
page 2-20for more information.
Press the customization button until Auto Door Unlock
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings for this feature. Then press
the menu up/down button to scroll through the following
settings:
Off:None of the doors will automatically unlock.
Driver At Off:Only the driver’s door will unlock when
the ignition is turned off.
Driver In Park (Automatic Transmission Only):
Only the driver’s door will unlock when the vehicle is
shifted into PARK (P).
All At Off (default on Manual Transmission):All of
the doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
All In Park (default on Automatic Transmission)
(Automatic Transmission Only):All of the doors will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
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Press the customization button until Remote Door
Unlock appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings for this feature.
Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through
the following settings:
Lights Off:The exterior lamps will not ash when you
press the unlock button on the transmitter.
Lights On (default):The exterior lamps will ash when
you press the unlock button on the transmitter.
No Change:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Delay Door Lock
This feature allows you to select whether or not the
locking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed. When
locking the doors with the power door lock switch and
a door is open, this feature will delay locking the
doors until ve seconds after the last door is closed.
You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed
locking feature is in use. On vehicles with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) system, the key must be out of theignition for this feature to work. On vehicles with the
Keyless Access System, the vehicle must be off and the
keyless access transmitter must be removed from the
vehicle for this feature to work. You can temporarily
override delayed locking by pressing the power
door lock switch twice or the lock button on the
transmitter twice. SeeDelayed Locking on page 2-19
for more information.
Press the customization button until Delay Door Lock
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings for this feature. Then press
the menu up/down button to scroll through the following
settings:
Off:There will be no delayed locking of the vehicle’s
doors.
On (default):The doors will not lock until ve seconds
after the last door is closed.
No Change:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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Advanced Features Menu Items
Keyless Locking
If your vehicle has the keyless access system,
this feature allows you to select whether the doors
automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the
ignition is turned off and all doors become closed,
the vehicle will determine how many keyless access
transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at least
one keyless access transmitter has been removed from
the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after
several seconds.
For example, if there are two keyless access
transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the
other will be locked in. The keyless access transmitter
locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle
or unlock the doors, if needed. A person approaching
the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized
keyless access transmitter, however, will not be able
to open the door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle.
SeeKeyless Access System Operation on page 2-10
for more information.
You may temporarily disable the keyless locking feature
by pressing the door unlock switch for three seconds
on an open door. Keyless locking will then remain
disabled until a door lock switch is pressed or until the
power mode transitions from the off power mode.To select whether the horn sounds or the lights ash
when the vehicle is locked, see “Remote Door
Lock” earlier in this section.
Press the customization button until Keyless Locking
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings for this feature. Then press
the menu up/down button to scroll through the following
settings:
Off (default):The keyless locking feature will be
disabled.
On:The keyless locking feature will be enabled.
The doors will automatically lock several seconds after
you turn the ignition off, remove a keyless access
transmitter from the interior of the vehicle, and close all
of the doors.
No Change:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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Keyless Unlock
If your vehicle has the keyless access system,
this feature allows you to select which doors will
automatically unlock when you approach the vehicle
with the keyless access transmitter and open the driver’s
door. SeeKeyless Access System Operation on
page 2-10for more information.
To select whether the lights ash when the vehicle is
unlocked, see “Remote Door Unlock” earlier in this
section.
Press the customization button until Keyless Unlock
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings for this feature. Then press
the menu up/down button to scroll through the following
settings:
Off:None of the doors will automatically unlock.
Entry Door Only:Only the driver’s door will automatically
unlock when you approach the vehicle with the keyless
access transmitter and open the driver’s door.
All Doors (default):All doors will automatically unlock
when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access
transmitter and open the driver or front passenger door.
No Change:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Electronic Key Reminder
If your vehicle has the keyless access system, this
feature allows you to select whether or not the horn
chirps when the driver’s door is closed and there is a
keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the
vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off.
Press the customization button until Electronic Key
Reminder appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings for this feature.
Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through
the following settings:
Electronic Key Reminder Off:The horn will not chirp
when a keyless access transmitter is inside of the
vehicle while the ignition is turned off and the driver’s
door is closed.
Electronic Key Reminder On (default):The horn will
chirp three times when a keyless access transmitter
is inside of the vehicle while the ignition is turned off and
the driver’s door is closed.
No Change:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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Easy Exit Recall
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select
your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature.
SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on
page 1-7for more information.
Press the customization button until Easy Exit Recall
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings for this feature. Then press
the menu up/down button to scroll through the following
settings:
Door Button Only:No automatic seat exit recall will
occur. The recall will only occur after pressing the easy
exit seat button.
Button And Automatic (Keyless Access default):
If the features are enabled though the Easy Exit
Setup menu, the driver’s seat will move back, and if
the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic
steering feature, the power steering column will move
up and forward when the vehicle is parked and the driver
door is opened, or after pressing the easy exit seat
button.
The automatic easy exit seat movement will only occur
one time after the driver door is opened. If the automatic
movement has already occurred, and you close and thenopen the driver door, the seat and steering column will
stay in the original exit position, unless a memory recall
took place prior to opening the driver door again.
Button And Automatic (Key Access default):If the
features are enabled though the Easy Exit Setup menu,
the driver’s seat will move back, and if the vehicle
has the power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature,
the power steering column will move up and forward
when the key is removed from the ignition or after
pressing the easy exit seat button. The automatic easy
exit seat movement will only occur one time after
the key is removed from the ignition. If the automatic
movement has already occurred, and you put the
key back in the ignition and remove it again, the seat
and steering column will stay in the original exit position,
unless a memory recall took place prior to removing
the key again.
No Change:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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