warning CADILLAC CTS V 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

The TC warning light will come on briey when
you turn the ignition to ON. If it does not come on
then, have it xed so it will be ready to warn
you if there is a problem.
The light will also come on if you turn the traction
control system off using the TC on/off button
located in the glove box for the CTS and on the
steering wheel for the CTS-V.
If the TC warning light stays on or 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 the light still stays on or comes back on
again while you are driving, your vehicle needs
service. Have the Traction Control System (TCS)
inspected as soon as possible. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 293
orTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on
page 295for more information.Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (CTS)
This light will come on
when you rst start the
vehicle as a check
to let you know that the
light is working.
It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does
not come on, see your dealer.
If the light does not go out or if the light comes on
and stays on while you are driving, your vehicle
may have a problem with the cooling system. You
should stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
as soon as possible to avoid damage to the
engine. A warning chime will also sound when this
light is on.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 360for more
information.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the
engine coolant
temperature. If the gage
pointer moves into
the shaded area, the
engine is too hot.
That reading means the same thing as the
warning light – the engine coolant is very hot.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 360.
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 405
for more information.
For more information on the proper tire pressure,
seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 321. For
more information on your tires, seeTires on
page 392.
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Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set the
cruise control.
The light goes out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 176for
more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 172for more information.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage shows
approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel
tank. It works only
when the ignition is in
the ON position.
If the fuel supply gets low, the Fuel Level Low
message will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) and a single chime will sound. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 232for
more information.
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Here are a few concerns some owners have had
about the fuel gage. All of these situations are
normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong
with the fuel gage:
At the gas station the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
The gage may change when you turn, stop
quickly or accelerate quickly.
It takes a little more or less fuel to ll the tank
than the gage indicated. For example, the gage
may have indicated that the tank was half full,
but it actually took a little more or less than half
the tank’s capacity to ll the tank.
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. See
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 293
orTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on
page 295for more information.
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Oil Pressure
When the oil pressure
displays you will see the
oil pressure symbol.
The oil pressure displays in psi or kPa with a
graph beneath the reading. If the graph shows the
pressure in the shaded area all the way to the
left, then the oil pressure is low. SeeEngine Oil on
page 346andDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 232for more information.
Oil Temperature
When the oil
temperature displays
you will see the oil
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 oil
temperature is hot. SeeEngine Oil on page 346
for more information.
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 232andManual Transmission
Fluid on page 354for more information.
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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 405for 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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Transmission Fluid Hot Message
When you see this
ashing symbol, the
transmission uid
temperature is high
(290°F (143°C)).
To acknowledge this warning, press either button
on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the
steering wheel. After you press this button, the
warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the
temperature returns to the normal operating range.
If this message appears, you may continue to drive
at a slower speed while monitoring the transmission
uid temperature. Ideally, the transmission oil
temperature should not rise above 265°F (129°C). If
you regularly experience temperatures above this
limit due to high performance operation, it is
recommended to use an auxiliary uid cooler for the
transmission and differential. See your dealer for
details. If this warning is displayed during normal
vehicle operation on at roads, your vehicle may
need service. See your dealer for an inspection.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 232and
Manual Transmission Fluid on page 354for more
information.
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning
Message
When you see this
ashing symbol, the
engine coolant
temperature is high
(257°F (125°C)).
To acknowledge this warning, press either button
on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the
steering wheel. After you press a button, this
warning will come on every 10 minutes until the
temperature returns to the normal operating range.
Driving aggressively or driving on long hills can
cause the engine coolant temperature to be higher
than normal. The Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light should also come on. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) on
page 207for more information. If this warning is
displayed during normal vehicle operation on
at roads, your vehicle may need service.
See your dealer for an inspection.
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Check Engine Oil Pressure Message
Your vehicle may have
this feature. When you
see this ashing
symbol, the engine oil
pressure is low.
To acknowledge this warning, press either button
on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the
steering wheel. After you press this button,
the warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until
the pressure returns to the normal operating
range. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi
(140 to 550 kPa). In certain situations such as
long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as
low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered
normal. It may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity. The Oil Pressure
Light should also come on. SeeOil Pressure Light
on page 212for more information.
Oil Temperature Warning Message
When you see this
ashing symbol, the
engine oil temperature
is high.
To acknowledge this warning, press either button
on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the
steering wheel. After you press a button, the
warning will come on every 10 minutes until the
temperature returns to the normal operating range.
Driving aggressively or driving on long hills can
cause the engine oil temperature to be higher than
normal. If this warning is displayed during
normal vehicle operation on at roads, your vehicle
may need service. See your dealer for an
inspection. SeeEngine Oil on page 346for more
information.
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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 208for more information. Also see
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 405for
more information on tire pressure specications.
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One-to-Four Shift Message
(CTS-V Only)
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.
SeeManual Transmission Operation on page 126
for more information.
Notice:Forcing the shift lever into any gear
except FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT
message comes on may damage the
transmission. Shift only from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) when the light comes on.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driver
personalization features and warning/status
messages. All messages will appear on the audio
system display.
If your vehicle has the Base audio system, use the
information contained in this manual for
instructions on operating the DIC for your vehicle.
If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see
the Navigation system manual for instructions on
operating the DIC for your vehicle.
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