tire pressure CADILLAC CTS V 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Recongurable Steering Wheel
Controls (SWC) (CTS).................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-9
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-9
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................3-10
Flash-to-Pass...............................................3-10
Windshield Wipers........................................3-11
Windshield Washer.......................................3-12
Headlamp Washer........................................3-12
Cruise Control..............................................3-13
Headlamps..................................................3-16
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-17
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-17
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-17
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-19
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-20
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-20
Entry Lighting...............................................3-21
Parade Dimming...........................................3-21
Reading Lamps............................................3-21Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-21
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-22
Climate Controls............................................3-23
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-23
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-28
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-29
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)............3-30
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-30
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-31
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-33
Trip Odometers............................................3-33
Tachometer.................................................3-33
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-34
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-35
Charging System Light..................................3-37
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-39
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-39
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (CTS)..................................3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-40
Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only)....................3-41
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-41
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-44
Sport Mode Light (Automatic
Transmission/CTS).....................................3-45
Security Light...............................................3-45
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-45
Lights On Reminder......................................3-45
Cruise Control Light......................................3-46
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-46
Fuel Gage...................................................3-46
Message Center.............................................3-47
Message Center (CTS-V)...............................3-47
Transmission Fluid Hot Message.....................3-50
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message.....3-50
Check Engine Oil Pressure Message...............3-51
Oil Temperature Warning Message..................3-51
Tire Pressure Warning Message.....................3-52
One-to-Four Shift Message.............................3-52Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-53
System Controls...........................................3-53
Status of Vehicle Systems.............................3-54
DIC Main Menu ............................................3-57
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-61
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-70
Audio System(s).............................................3-83
Setting the Time...........................................3-85
Radio with CD..............................................3-85
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-101
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-101
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)............3-102
Radio Reception.........................................3-102
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-103
Care of the CD Player.................................3-104
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-104
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-104
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only)
If the vehicle has the Tire
Pressure Monitor System,
this light will come on if
the system detects low
tire pressure.
This light will also come on for a bulb check when the
vehicle is started.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-68for
more information.
For more information on the proper tire pressure, see
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. For more
information on your tires, seeTires on page 5-57.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle has a
computer which monitors
operation of the fuel,
ignition, and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the
life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. The check engine light comes on to
indicate that there is a problem and service is required.
Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system
before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more
serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also
designed to assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.
Notice:If you keep driving your vehicle with this
light on, after awhile, your emission controls
may not work as well, your fuel economy may not
be as good, and your engine may not run as
smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may
not be covered by your warranty.
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Message Center
Message Center (CTS-V)
Your vehicle may have a message center that can
display information relating to powertrain uids,
tire pressures, vehicle dynamics, speedometer and
odometer information, and transmission status. It also
displays warning messages. There are two different
areas where message center information will be
displayed. One display is inside of the tachometer and
the other is inside of the speedometer.
These are the controls
for the message center.
They are located on the
left spoke of the
steering wheel.
The outboard switch (A and B) controls the display of
information inside of the tachometer. The upper
button (C) on the inboard switch controls the display of
information inside of the speedometer.The lower button (D) on the inboard switch turns the
traction control on or off. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) (CTS) on page 4-9orTraction Control System
(TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10for more information.Speedometer Display
This display will show information relating to vehicle
speed, odometer, and transmission status. The
information displayed can be changed by pressing (C).
Pressing this button cycles the displayed information
as follows: digital speedometer only, odometer
only, speedometer and odometer, or blank display.
When the transmission is shifted into REVERSE (R), an
R will appear in the upper right corner.
During slow speed maneuvers, the engine’s computer
may command the transmission to engage the Skip Shift
feature. For more information seeManual Transmission
Operation on page 2-30.
Tachometer Display
Press (B) to cycle through the following displays:
coolant temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature,
transmission temperature, tire pressure, and lateral
acceleration. Press (A) to cycle through the displays in
reverse order. If you press (A), for about one second,
the display will become blank.
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Transmission Temperature
When the transmission
temperature displays you
will see the transmission
temperature symbol.
The temperature displays in degrees Fahrenheit or
Celsius with a graph beneath the reading. If the graph
shows the temperature in the shaded area all the way on
the right, then the transmission temperature is hot.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-61and
Manual Transmission Fluid on page 5-24for more
information.
Tire Pressure
When the tire pressure is displayed you will see a
vehicle in the display. The numbers in each corner
represent the tire pressure for the corresponding tire.
The tire pressure will be displayed in psi or kPa.
If any of the tires are blinking on the vehicle in the
display, this means that the tire pressure in that tire is
either high or low. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on
page 5-68for more information.
Lateral Acceleration
Lateral acceleration is a measure of how hard you
are taking a corner. For example, when you are turning
right you will feel your body push to the left. This
force is measured in a “g”. This gage will display from
0.00 g to 1.2 g. The lowest reading means there is
no lateral acceleration. The highest reading means the
force the driver is feeling is 1.2 times the acceleration
due to gravity.
When (B) is pressed and held while the Lateral
Acceleration display is being shown, the peak hold
values—both tick marks and numbers—will be reset
to zero.
Warning Messages
The warning messages that are described in the
following text are also shown in the tachometer display.
While any warning messages are shown, pressing (A)
or (B) will acknowledge the warning and then display the
gage relating to the message. For instance, if a tire is
below the minimum recommended pressure, the tire
pressure warning message will blink on and off (ve times
for a low tire warning, continuously for a at tire warning).
The driver can go to the tire pressure display immediately
by pressing either button on the outboard switch.
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Tire Pressure Warning Message
When you see this ashing
symbol, one or more of the
vehicle’s tires is either
under or over-inated.
To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the
outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering
wheel. There are three levels of warning for this display:
1. High Tire Pressure (above 42 psi (290 kPa))
2. Low Tire Pressure (below 25 psi (170 kPa))
3. Flat Tire (below 5 psi (35 kPa))
For conditions 1 and 2, this warning will ash ve times
and the display will then show the tire pressure gage. For
condition 3, this warning will ash continuously until the
driver acknowledges it. In any of the three cases, the
warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the situation
is corrected. Conditions 2 and 3 will also display a
warning light elsewhere on the cluster that will stay on
after this warning is acknowledged. SeeTire Pressure
Light (CTS-V Only) on page 3-41for more information.
Also seeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-68for
more information on tire pressure specications.
One-to-Four Shift Message
If equipped, this message
indicates that you can only
shift from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) instead
of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2).
You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off
this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel
economy.
After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a
lower gear if you prefer.
Notice:Forcing the shift lever into any gear except
FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes
on may damage the transmission. Shift only from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on.
This message will come on when:
The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C),
you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
you are 21 percent throttle or less.
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TUNE/SEL (Select) Knob:Turn this knob, located in
the lower right corner of the audio system, to scroll
through the menu items displayed. Press this knob to
select the menu item.
Status of Vehicle Systems
You can view the status of several vehicle systems
using the DIC.
Vehicle Information Menu
To access this menu, press the up or down arrow on
the INFO switch located to the right of the display.
The following items are available when the ignition is in
ON. These items will not be available when the
ignition is in ACCESSORY. The tire pressure menu
items are only available if your vehicle has the
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system:
OUTSIDE TEMP
MI TRIP A (KM TRIP A)*
MI TRIP B (KM TRIP B)*
MILES RANGE (KM RANGE)
MPG AVG (L/100 KM AVG)*
MPG INST (L/100 KM INST)
GAL FUEL USED (L FUEL USED)*
AVG MPH (AVG KM/H)*
TIMER*
BATTERY VOLTS
ENGINE OIL LIFE*
TRANS FLUID LIFE* (Automatic Transmission Only)
PSI LF TIRE (KPA LF TIRE)
PSI RF TIRE (KPA RF TIRE)
PSI RR TIRE (KPA RR TIRE)
PSI LR TIRE (KPA LR TIRE)
BLANK LINE
*These items can be reset. Each one must be reset
individually. For a detailed description of the menu items
and how to reset them, see “Vehicle Information
Menu Item Descriptions” later in this section.
You can view any of these items at any time, but only
one item can be displayed at a time.
Vehicle Information Menu Item
Descriptions
The following paragraphs contain a more detailed
description of each menu item:
OUTSIDE TEMP:If you select this item, the current
outside temperature is displayed at the top of the
screen. It will be in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or
degrees Celsius (°C) depending upon whether the
system is set for English or metric units. If you wish to
change the units, seeDIC Main Menu on page 3-57.
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LF TIRE:If you select this item, the driver’s side front
tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is low,
LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or
kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC
Main Menu on page 3-57DIC Main Menu.
RF TIRE:If you select this item, the passenger’s side
front tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is
low, LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or
kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC Main
Menu on page 3-57DIC Main Menu.
RR TIRE:If you select this item, the passenger’s side
rear tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is
low, LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or
kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC Main
Menu on page 3-57DIC Main Menu.
LR TIRE:If you select this item, the driver’s side rear
tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is low,
LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI)
or kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, see
DIC Main Menu on page 3-57DIC Main Menu.
BLANK LINE:If you select this item, nothing is
displayed at the top of the screen.DIC Main Menu
Accessing the DIC Main Menu
To access the main menu of the DIC, do the following:
1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on.
2. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once.
3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to scroll through the menu items.
The DIC main menu consists of the following menu items:
eBASS - MID - TREBLE
eEQ
DSP (Bose®Audio System)
AVC (Bose®Audio System)
H/A
AUTOSTORE PRESETS
CAT
TA
MSG RECALL RDS MESSAGE
AF
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT
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Check Tire Pressure
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, this message indicates that one or more of the
vehicle’s tires are low. SeeStatus of Vehicle Systems
on page 3-54for information on checking your vehicle’s
tire pressures. Also, seeTire Pressure Monitor
System on page 5-68andInation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-65for more information.
Check Washer Fluid
When this message appears on the display, it means
that your vehicle is low on windshield washer uid. You
should rell the windshield washer uid reservoir as
soon as possible. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-37for more information.
Competitive Driving (CTS-V)
When competitive driving mode is turned on with the
TC (traction control) button, this message will be
displayed on the DIC. The TC light will be on when the
competitive driving mode is on. The traction control
system will not operate while in competitive driving
mode. You should adjust your driving accordingly. See
the CTS-V portion ofTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS) on page 4-9orTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS-V) on page 4-10for more information.
Driver Door Ajar
When this message appears on the display, it means
that the driver’s door was not closed completely.
You should make sure that the driver’s door is
closed completely.
Engine Coolant Hot – AC
(Air Conditioning) Off
This message displays when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air
conditioning compressor is automatically turned off.
When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor will turn back on. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
If this message continues to appear, have the system
repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine or transmission.
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Service Tire Monitor System
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, this message will appear if the TPM system is
not working properly. Have your vehicle serviced at
your GM dealer as soon as possible. SeeTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 5-68for more information.
Service Transmission
This message will display if there is a problem with the
transmission of your vehicle. Have your vehicle
serviced by your GM dealer.
Service Vehicle Soon
This message is displayed when a non-emissions
related powertrain malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle
serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.
Stability System Engaged
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will be
displayed any time StabiliTrak®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 4-12for more
information.
Stability System Off
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will be
displayed any time you turn off StabiliTrak®using the
TC (traction control) on/off button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-9orTraction Control
System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10for more
information. When this message has been displayed,
StabiliTrak
®is no longer available to assist you
with directional control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
Stability System Ready
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will be
displayed any time you turn StabiliTrak®on again using
the TC (traction control) on/off button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-9orTraction
Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10for
more information. When this message has been
displayed, StabiliTrak
®is ready to assist you with
directional control of the vehicle, if needed.
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