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Speedometer
The speedometer shows the
vehicle's speed in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.
This vehicle has a tamper‐resistant
odometer. The digital odometer will
read 999,999 if it is turned back.
If the vehicle needs a new odometer
installed, it must be set to the
mileage total of the old odometer.
If that is not possible, then it must
be set at zero and a label must be
put on the driver door to show the
old mileage reading when the new
odometer was installed.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can record the
number of kilometers or miles
traveled for up to two trips.The trip odometer is part of the
Driver Information Center (DIC); for
more information see
Driver
Information Center (DIC)
on
page 5‑27.
For vehicles that have the
navigation system, see the
Navigation System manual for more
information.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Notice: If the engine is operated
with the tachometer in the shaded
warning area, the vehicle could
be damaged, and the damages
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not operate
the engine with the tachometer in
the shaded warning area.
The CTS-V tachometer has tracer
lights that follow the movement of
the tachometer indicator. The tracer
lights also flash when it is time to
up-shift to avoid the engine speed limit. See
Automatic Transmission
on page 9‑26orManual
Transmissionon page 9‑30for
more information.
Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge indicates how much fuel is
left in the tank.
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
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{WARNING
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light
on page 5‑17for more
information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
It should go out when the engine is
started. If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) also
displays a message.
See
Battery Voltage and Charging
Messages on page 5‑31.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition, and emission
control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels
for the life of the vehicle, helping to
produce a cleaner environment.
This light should come on when the
ignition is on, but the engine is not
running, as a check to show it is
working. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
comes on and stays on while the
engine is running, this indicates that
there is an OBD II problem and
service is required.
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Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. SeeFog
Lamps
on page 6‑5for more
information.
Lamps on Reminder
This light comes on whenever the
parking lamps are on.
See Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
on page 6‑2for more information.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on whenever the
cruise control is active.
The light goes out when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control
on page 9‑40for more
information.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
provides status of many vehicle
systems. The DIC displays warning/
status messages. The DIC display
is at the bottom of the instrument
panel cluster. The DIC buttons are
on the instrument panel next to the
steering wheel.
The DIC comes on when the ignition
is on. After a short delay, the DIC
displays the information that was
last displayed before the engine
was turned off.
The top line of the DIC display
shows the DIC information. The
bottom line shows the compass.
The compass displays in the trip/
fuel menus and in some vehicle
information menus.
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If a problem is detected, a warning
message appears on the display. All
messages should be taken seriously
and clearing the message does not
correct the problem.
DIC Operation and Displays
Press the DIC buttons to access the
different displays.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press to scroll
through the trip and fuel displays.
See “Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items”
following for more information.
T(Vehicle Information): Press
to scroll through the vehicle
information displays. See “Vehicle
Information Display Menu Items”
following for more information.
U(Customization): Press to scroll
through each of the customization
features. See Vehicle
Personalization
on page 5‑45for
more information.
V(Set/Reset): Press to reset
certain DIC features and to
acknowledge and clear DIC warning
messages.
y z(Menu Up/Down): Press to
scroll up and down the menu items.
Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items
3(Trip/Fuel): Press to display
the following menu items:
Odometer
Displays the distance the vehicle
has been driven in either miles (mi)
or kilometers (km). Trip A or Trip B
Displays the current distance
traveled since the last reset for each
trip odometer in either miles (mi) or
kilometers (km). Both odometers
can be used at the same time.
Reset each trip odometer to zero by
pressing and holding the set/reset
button when Trip A or Trip B is
displayed.
Fuel Range
Displays the approximate remaining
kilometers (km) or miles (mi) you
can drive without refilling the fuel
tank. This estimate is based on the
current driving conditions and
changes if the driving conditions
change. For example, freeway
driving may produce better fuel
economy than city driving with
frequent stops, so the range would
adjust for that.
Once the range drops below about
30 miles (48 km) remaining, the
display shows Low Range.
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If the fuel is low, the Fuel Level Low
message displays. See“Fuel Level
Low” under Fuel System Messages
on page 5‑36for more information.
AVG (Average) Economy
Displays the approximate average
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
or miles per gallon (mpg). The
calculation is based on the number
of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since
the last time this display was reset.
Press the set/reset button to reset
to zero.
Timer
Can be used to measure time. For
example, timing how long it takes to
travel from one point to another. To
access the timer, press the trip/fuel
button until Timer 00:00:00 displays.
To turn on the timer, press the set/
reset button.
To turn off the timer, press the set/
reset button again. The timer
displays the end timing value. To reset the timer to zero, press and
hold the set/reset button.
Inst (Instantaneous) Economy
Displays the current fuel economy
in either liters per 100 kilometers
(L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number changes
frequently as driving conditions
change. It cannot be reset.
AVG (Average) Speed
Displays the average speed of the
vehicle in either kilometers per
hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
This calculation is based on the
various vehicle speeds recorded
since the last reset of this display.
Press the set/reset button to reset
to zero.
Speedometer
Displays a digital speedometer in
the DIC. The speed displays in
either miles per hour (mph) or
kilometers per hour (km/h). To
change the units from English to
metric, see “Units”later in this
section. Blank Display
This display shows no information.Vehicle Information Display
Menu Items
T(Vehicle Information):
Press
to display the following menu items:
Oil Life Remaining
If the vehicle has this display, it
shows the estimated oil life
remaining. If you see 99% Oil Life
Remaining on the display, that
means that 99% of the current oil
life remains.
When the oil life is depleted, the
Change Engine Oil Soon message
displays. Change the oil as soon as
possible. Additional maintenance is
also recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. See Scheduled
Maintenance
on page 11‑3and
Engine Oilon page 10‑11.
The Oil Life must be reset after
each oil change. Avoid accidental
resetting of the Oil Life system.
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It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system, SeeEngine
Oil Life System
on page 10‑14. The
system is reset when 100%
displays.
Units
Select to display English or Metric
units of measure. Press the set/
reset button to select when units is
displayed.
Parking Assist
If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,
this display allows the system to be
turned on or off. Once in this
display, press the set/reset button to
select between On or Off. The
URPA system automatically turns
back on after each vehicle start.
When the URPA system is turned
off and the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park), the DIC displays the
Parking Assist Off message as a
reminder that the system has been
turned off. See Object Detection System Messages
on page 9‑42and
Ultrasonic Parking Assiston
page 9‑42for more information.
Tire Pressure
Tire pressure is displayed in the DIC
for each tire in either
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi). Press the vehicle
information button until the DIC
displays Front Tire kPa (PSI) Left ##
Right ##. Press the vehicle
information button again until the
DIC displays Rear Tire kPa (PSI)
Left ## Right ##.
If a low tire pressure condition is
detected by the system while
driving, a message advises to add
air to a specific tire displays. See
Tire Pressure
on page 10‑74and
Tire Messageson page 5‑43for
more information.
Battery Voltage
This display shows the current
battery voltage. The vehicle's
charging system regulates voltage
based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may fluctuate
when viewing this information on the
DIC. This is normal.
If there is a problem with the battery
charging system, the charging
system light illuminates and/or the
DIC displays a message. See
Charging System Light
on
page 5‑19, Battery Voltage and
Charging Messageson page 5‑31and Battery Load Managementon
page 6‑6for more information.
Calibrate Compass
The vehicle may have this feature.
The compass can be manually
calibrated. To calibrate the compass
through the DIC, see “DIC
Compass” later in this section.
Change Compass Zone
The vehicle may have this feature.
To change the compass zone
through the DIC, see “DIC
Compass” later in this section.
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Trans (Transmission) Temp
(Temperature) (CTS-V Only)
This display shows the transmission
fluid temperature in either degrees
Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees
Celsius (°C).
Oil Pressure (CTS-V Only)
This display shows the oil pressure
in either pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa).
Lateral Acceleration (CTS-V Only)
Lateral Acceleration measures the
force of a turn or corner. For
example, when turning right, it
forces to the left. This gauge
displays the“g”force from 0.0 g
to 2.0 g.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
DIC Compass
The vehicle may have a compass in
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Compass
on page 5‑7for
information.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing
V(Set/Reset).
The messages that require
immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously and clearing the message
does not correct the problem.
The following are the possible
messages and some information
about them.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
Battery Saver Active
This message displays when the
system detects that the battery
voltage is dropping below expected
levels. The battery saver system
starts reducing certain features of
the vehicle that may be noticeable.
At the point that the features are
disabled, this message is displayed.
It means that the vehicle is trying to
save the charge in the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to
recharge.
The normal battery voltage range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts. You can monitor
battery voltage on the DIC by
pressing the vehicle information
button until Battery Voltage is
displayed.
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Battery Volts Low
This message displays when the
electrical system is charging less
than 10 volts or the battery has
been drained.
If this message appears
immediately after starting the
engine, 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
final destination. Make sure you
follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
If this message appears while
driving or after starting the vehicle
and stays on, have it checked
immediately to determine the cause
of this problem.
To help the generator recharge the
battery quickly, reduce the load on
the electrical system by turning off
the accessories.The normal battery voltage range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts. Monitor battery
voltage on the DIC by pressing the
vehicle information button until
Battery Voltage is displayed.
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. Under
certain conditions, the charging
system light may also turn on in the
instrument panel cluster. See
Charging System Light
on
page 5‑19for more information.
Brake System Messages
Park Brake Released
For vehicles with the Electric
Parking Brake, this message
displays when the parking brake
has been released from the set
position. See the Electric Parking
Brake information under Parking
Brake (Manual)
on page 9‑33or
Parking Brake (Electric)on
page 9‑34for more information.
Park Brake Set
For vehicles with the Electric
Parking Brake, this message
displays when the parking brake
has been applied to the set position.
See the Electric Parking Brake
information under Parking Brake
(Manual)
on page 9‑33or Parking
Brake (Electric)on page 9‑34for
more information.
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Press Brake To Start Engine
(Automatic Transmission Only)
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this message
displays if you try to start the engine
without having the brake pressed.
The brake needs to be pressed
when starting the engine. See
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
on
page 9‑16or Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access)on page 9‑18for
more information.
Release Park Brake Switch
For vehicles with the Electric
Parking Brake, this message
displays if the Park Brake switch is
pulled while the vehicle is moving.
See the Electric Parking Brake
information under Parking Brake
(Manual)
on page 9‑33or Parking
Brake (Electric)on page 9‑34for
more information.
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. See
Brake System Warning Light
on
page 5‑22and Antilock Brake
System (ABS) Warning Lighton
page 5‑23for more information.
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
immediately or again after you begin
driving, the brake system needs
service. See your dealer as soon as
possible. See Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
on page 9‑32for
more information.
Service Brake System
This message displays, while the
ignition is on, when the brake fluid
level is low. The brake system
warning light on the instrument
panel cluster also comes on. See Brake System Warning Light
on
page 5‑22for more information.
This message may also be
displayed for other brake system
problems. Have the brake system
serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
Service Park Brake
For vehicles with the Electric
Parking Brake, this message
displays if a problem is detected
with the electric parking brake
system. See your dealer for service.
Step On Brake To Release
Park Brake
For vehicles with the Electric
Parking Brake, this message
displays if you try to release the
park brake system without first
pressing the brake pedal. See the
Electric Parking Brake information
under Parking Brake (Manual)
on
page 9‑33or Parking Brake
(Electric)on page 9‑34for more
information.
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Compass Messages
Calibrating Drive In Circles
This message displays when
calibrating the compass. Drive the
vehicle in circles at less than 5 mph
(8 km/h) to complete the calibration.
See“DIC Compass” underDriver
Information Center (DIC)
on
page 5‑27for more information.
Calibration Complete
This message displays when the
compass calibration is complete.
See “DIC Compass” underDriver
Information Center (DIC)
on
page 5‑27for more information.
Cruise Control Messages
Cruise Set To XXX MPH (km/h)
This message displays whenever
the cruise control is set. See Cruise
Control
on page 9‑40for more
information.
Door Ajar Messages
Driver Door Open
This message displays when the
driver door is not closed completely.
Close the door completely.
Hood Open
This message displays when the
hood is not closed completely. Make
sure that the hood is closed
completely.
Left Rear Door Open
This message displays when the
driver side rear door is not closed
completely. Make sure that the door
is closed completely.
Passenger Door Open
This message displays when the
passenger side front door is not
closed completely. Make sure that
the door is closed completely.
Rear Access Open (Wagon)
This message displays when the
liftgate is not closed completely.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
completely.
Right Rear Door Open
This message displays when the
passenger side rear door is not
closed completely. Make sure that
the door is closed completely.
Trunk Open (Sedan and
Coupe)
This message displays when the
trunk is not closed completely. Make
sure that the trunk is closed
completely.