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Your braKe system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving
with the brake
system warning light on can lead
to
an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve
pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.
Parking Brake Indicator Light
This light comes on when
the parking brake is set, and
it will stay on if the parking
brake does not fully release.
If you try to drive
off with
the parking brake set,
this
light will remain on.
This light should also come on briefly as
you start the
vehicle. If it doesn’t, have the light fixed
so it will be
ready to remind
you if the parking brake has not fully
released. For more information on how to release the
parking brake, see “Parking Brake” earlier in
this section.
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ANTI -
LOCK
Digital Cluster
LOCK
ANT’- (e)
Analog Cluster
If the light stays on, twn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the
light comes on when ,you’re driving, stop as soon as
possible and
turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system.
If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
If the regular brake system waming light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock
brakes.
If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System
Warning Light” earlier in
this section.
With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come The
anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on when you
start your engine and may stay on for on
briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
several seconds. That’s normal. light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it
will be
.ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
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This warning light should
come on briefly as you start
the engine.
If the warning
light doesn’t come on then,
ready to warn you if there’s TRACT^ 0 N
CONTROL have it fixed so it will be
I’ a problem.
i If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there
i may be a problem with your traction control system and
your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:
1 If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically
related to traction control, the traction control system
will
turn off and the warning light will come on.
I 1 0 ‘If the traction control system is affected by an
engine-related problem, the system will turn
off and
the warning light will come on.
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and
stays on for an extended period of time when the
system
is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
This light tells you that your
engine has overheated. You
should stop your vehicle
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and.turn the engine off as
soon as’possible.
A warning
chime should
also sound if
this light comes on.
As a check,
the light should come on for a few seconds
when you start your engine.
Ih the section “Problems on
the Road,” this manual explains what to do. See “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
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you can clock the time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate, press the TIMER button until- TIMER OFF
0O:OO:OO is displayed on the Driver Information Center
(DIC). Each of the fields for the hours, minutes and
seconds are two numeric digits.
Once TIMER
OFF 0O:OO:OO is displayed, press the
TIMER button to start the timing feature. Press the
TIMER button again to stop it.
If you will be starting
and stopping your vehicle
-- during a trip for
instance
-- the TIMER feature will automatically start
timing where it left off when you last stopped. To reset
it, press,and hold the INFO RESET button
until the
display reads TIMER
0O:OO:OO. Press the INFO button
to exit from the TIMER function.
ENG/MET: You can change the display from English
(miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button.
The same button also changes other readings (like
temperature, fuel and odometer).
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DIC Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed
in one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that are first
sold in Canada will have a number after each message.
This number helps to identify the message which is only
displayed in English.
APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT - 46: This message will
appear
if your vehicle is in PARK (P) for about 15
seconds and the brake is not pressed in. To remove this
message from the Driver Information Center (DIC)
display, hold the
OFF and the blue (cooler) buttons on
the digital cluster control panel for about five seconds.
On the analog climate control panel, press the
OFF
button (next to the MODE button) and the down arrow
on the PASS TEMP button for about five seconds. Hold
the same two buttons to display the message again.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING - 7: This message will
appear if the battery is not.being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your dealership at your
earliest convenience.
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shows that the electrical charging system is
overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being
stranded, have the electrical system checked by your
dealership. 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 Driver Information Center (DIC)
by pressing the
INFO button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW - 6: This message will
appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this
message appears immediately after starting,
it is possible
that the generator can still recharge the battery. The
battery should recharge and 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.
(Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
recharging the battery.)
If this message appears while driving or after starting
your vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately
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 Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the
INFORMATION
(INFO) button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts.
BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM -108: The circuit in
the brake booster vacuum has shorted or is loose when
this message appears. Your vehicle may lose power
brakes but you will still have the use of manual brakes.
The power brakes will not be affected if the problem
is
caused by a failed sensor. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately at your dealership.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the life
of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed
within
200 miles (322 km). See “Engine Oil” and “Filter
Recommendations’’ in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet. After an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator must be reset. For more information, see “How to Reset the
Oil Life Indicator” in the Index.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will
appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
the Maintenance Schedule booklet for the proper fluid
and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37: This message will
display if the ignition is in RUN to inform the driver that
the brake fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir
level and add fluid as needed. Have the brake system
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warning light is on, follow the directions in that part.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 2: This message
will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a technician as
soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL GAUGE - 39: This message will
appear when the
fuel supply is less than 4 gallons
(15.2 L) and the display is turned off (digital clusters
only).
A single chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
CHECK GAS CAP - 61: This message will appear if
the gas cap has not been fully tightened.
You should
recheck your gas cap to ensure that it’s fully tightened.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a
level surface. A false
CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. 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 sensed while the engine is running.
If the
CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears, 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, be sure the engine has been
off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then
check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil’’
in the Index.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will
appear for several seconds indicating that
you need
washer solvent.
CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will
appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at
which to cruise.
DOOR A JAR - 141: A door other than the driver’s
door is open or ajar when this message appears. The
vehicle’s engine must be running and the transaxle not
in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will
also sound when the vehicle’s speed
is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).
DRIVER DOOR A JAR - 140: This message will
display when the vehicle is being shifted out of
PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the
driver’s door is open or ajar.
A chime will also sound
when the vehicle’s speed is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).
ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE - 44:
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over
248 “F (1 26 O C). To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, turn off the climate control
system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system when
this message appears. Let only a qualified technician
work on your vehicle. See your dealership for service
at once.
SERVICE BRAKE FLUID SWITCH - 37: A defect
in the brake fluid detection circuit causes this message
to display if the ignition
is in RUN. Have the brake
system serviced by a technician as soon as possible.
If
the brake warning light is on, refer to the directions
listed in that part.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS - 102: This message
will display when a problem with the charging system
has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRIC SYS - 106: This message will
display
if an electrical problem has occurred within the
vehicle’s electrical system. Have your
vehicle serviced
by your dealership.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within
the
fuel system when this message appears. See your
dealership for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL - 107: A problem with
the idle control has occurred when this message
displays. Bring your vehicle to your dealership
for service.
SERVICE RIDE SYS - 84: This message is displayed
to indicate that the suspension system is not operating
properly. To correct this problem, have your vehicle serviced at your dealership.
SERVICE STEERING SYS - 127: This message is
displayed when a problem has been detected in the
Magnasteer” variable effort steering system. Service is
required.
A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your dealership.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 3: If a problem is
detected with the transaxle, this message will appear.
Have your vehicle checked by your dealership.
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STABILITY ENGAGED message on the Driver
Information Center. It means that
an advanced,
computer-controlled system has come on to help your
vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you’re
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 the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message is on,
you should 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 road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message comes on, you’ll know that
something has caused your vehicle to start to spin,
so
you should consider slowing down.
SERV STABILITY SYS - 54: If you ever see the
SERV STABILITY SYS message, it means there may
be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If
you see
this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn
off the engine; then start the engine again). If the SERV
STABILITY
SYS message still comes on, it means there
is a problem. You should see your dealer for service.
Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
STARTING DISABLED, REMOVE KEY - 33: This
message will appear when the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS-Key
II) senses that an improper
ignition key
is being used to try to start the vehicle.
Check the ignition key for damage.
If it is damaged, it
may need to be replaced.
If you see no damage, clean
the pellet contacts with a soft cloth or napkin. Remove
the ignition key and wait for the Driver Information
Center (DIC) to display WAIT
3 MINUTES. The
instrument panel cluster will then run
a timer and
change the messages to WAIT
2 MINUTES, WAIT 1
MINUTE and then START CAR. When the START
CAR message is displayed,
try again to start the engine.
THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM, CAR MAY NOT
RESTART
- 34: This message means there is a problem
in the Personalized Automotive Security System (PASS-Key
11). A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the PASS-Key
II system is disabled
and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts, however, you may want to take your vehicle to a proper service center before turning
off the engine.
TOP SPEED - FUEL OFF - 111: This message will
appear when the PCM senses that the maximum speed
for your vehicle has been reached. The speed
of your
vehiclebill decrease several mph as the fuel supply is
cutoff. This allows your vehicle
to stay in a stable
operating range.
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control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so
adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed
after the traction control has been turned off.
TRACTION READY - 90: This message informs the
driver that the traction control system
is available. This
occurs when the traction
ordoff button in the glove box
has been returned to an on position (pressing the button
once turns the traction control system off pressing the
button again turns the system back on). This message
also self-cancels after five seconds.
TRACTION SUSPENDED - 56: This message
displays when the traction control system has been
temporarily shut
off because your vehicle’s brakes have
overheated. This message does not indicate a problem
with your vehicle’s traction control system. After a few
minutes, the traction control system will be available
again and the TRACTION READY message
will appear.
TRANS FLUID RESET - 48: With the engine not
running and the ignition on, press and hold the
OFF and
rear defog buttons until the TRANS FLUID RESET message appears on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) (between
five and 20 seconds).
TRANS HOT IDLE ENG - 112: This messages
indicates that the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is too
hot. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
down or until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the
trunk is open when your vehicle’s ignition is in
RUN.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: This message is a reminder,
after driving about
1 mile (1.6 km/h), that you have the
turn signal on. A multiple chime will also sound when
this message is displayed.
VEHICLE OVERSPEED - 52: A failure in the
suspension control system has occurred when this
message appears. The PCM determines the speed your
vehicle is limited to. Have your vehicle serviced if this
message appears.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH
(KM/H) - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The
PCM determines the speed your vehicle is limited to.
Have your vehicle serviced if this message appears.
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The best advice anyone can give about driving is:
Drive defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in
your
Cadillac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready
for anything.”
On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means
“always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians or other drivers
are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might
do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of
accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough
following distance. It’s the best defensive driving
maneuver, in both city and rural driving.
You never
know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake
or turn suddenly.
Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the
driving task
-- such as concentrating on a cellular
telephone call, reading, or reaching for something
on the floor
-- makes proper defensive driving more
difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting
injury. Ask
a passenger to help do things like this, or
pull off the road in
a safe place to do them yourself.
These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
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