reset CADILLAC XLR V 2007 1.G User Guide

Here are ve things that some owners ask about.
All these things 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 the full symbol.
It takes more (or less) fuel to ll up than the
gage reads. For example, the gage reads
half full, but it took more (or less) than half of
the tank’s capacity to t it.
The gage pointer may move while cornering,
braking or speeding up.
The gage may not indicate the tank is empty
when the ignition is turned off.
The gage reading may change slightly within
the rst several minutes after starting the
vehicle.
You can use the Driver Information Center (DIC)
to display more detailed fuel information. While
scrolling through the DIC, you will also nd:
AVERAGE XX.X MPG (Average Miles Per
Gallon):The fuel economy calculated for
the last 20 gallons (76 L) of fuel used, or since
you last reset the display.
INST XX.X MPG (Instantaneous Miles Per
Gallon):The fuel economy calculated for
your current driving conditions.
RANGE XXX MI:The approximate distance
you can drive before refueling.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 204for
more information.
You should reset the fuel information display every
time you refuel. To reset AVERAGE, use the
information up or down button to scroll to AVE
FUEL ECON and hold the reset button. RANGE
will automatically reset.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
This display gives you the status of many of
your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to
display driver personalization features and
warning/status messages. All messages will
appear in the DIC display, located at the bottom of
the instrument panel cluster.
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DIC Controls and Displays
The Driver Information
Center (DIC) buttons
are located to the
right of the steering
wheel on the instrument
panel, near the air
outlets.
«4ª(Information):Press the top or bottom of
this button to scroll through the available features
which include the odometer, trip odometers,
fuel range, miles per gallon, average speed, timer,
tire pressure, and remaining oil life.
+(Interior Lamps):Press this button to turn
the interior lamps on and off.
OPTIONS:Press this button to choose personal
options that are available on your vehicle.RESET:Press this button to reset a feature. It is
also used to switch between English and Metric
options.
Use the information button to scroll through the
following options:
ODOMETER:This feature shows how far the
vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi)
or kilometers (km). Use the ENG/METRIC feature
to switch between English and Metric units.
TRIP A:This feature will record the distance
traveled since the last time it was reset. Press and
hold the RESET button to return to zero. If your
vehicle is rst sold in the United States, the
trip odometer will return to zero after 999.9 miles
(1 609 km). If your vehicle is rst sold in
Canada, the trip odometer will return to zero after
1,242 miles (1 999 km).
TRIP B:This feature allows you to record the
distance traveled during a second trip and
functions the same as TRIP A.
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RANGE xxx MI:This feature shows about how
many miles (mi) or kilometers (km) you can
drive without relling your fuel tank. Once the
range drops below 40 miles (64 km) remaining, the
display will show LOW.
If the vehicle has been idling for a long time, the
range displayed on the DIC could be abnormally
low. The vehicle must be driven 5-10 miles
(8-16 km) to get an accurate reading.
AVERAGE xx.x MPG (Average Miles Per
Gallon):This feature shows the approximate fuel
economy the vehicle has averaged since the
last time the value was reset. To reset the average
miles per gallon, press the information button to
display AVERAGE xx.x MPG, then press and hold
the RESET button until AVERAGE 00.0 MPG is
displayed.
INST xx.x MPG (Instantaneous Miles Per
Gallon):This feature shows the instantaneous
fuel economy which varies with your driving
conditions, such as acceleration, braking, and the
grade of the road being traveled. The RESET
button does not function in this mode.AVERAGE SPEED:This feature shows the
average speed the vehicle has traveled since the
last time the value was reset. To reset the
value, press the information button to display
AVERAGE SPEED, then press and hold the
RESET button until AVERAGE SPEED 00.0 is
displayed.
ELAPSED TIME:This feature is like a stopwatch,
in that you can clock the time it takes to get
from one point to another.
To operate, press the information button to display
ELAPSED TIME. Each of the elds for the
hours, minutes, and seconds are two numeric
digits.
Once ELAPSED TIME 00:00:00 is displayed,
press the RESET button to start the timing feature.
Press the RESET button again to stop it. If you
will be starting and stopping your vehicle, during a
trip for instance, the ELAPSED TIME feature
will automatically start timing where it left off when
you last stopped. To reset it, press and hold
the RESET button until the display reads
ELAPSED TIME 00:00:00. Press the information
button to exit from the ELAPSED TIME display.
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FRONT Lxx Rxx PSI:This feature shows the tire
pressure for the front left and right tires.
REAR Lxx Rxx PSI:This feature shows the tire
pressure for the rear left and right tires.
OIL LIFE:This feature shows the estimated oil
life remaining. SeeOil Life Indicator on page 224
for more information. To reset the engine oil
life system, seeEngine Oil Life System on
page 380. This only needs to be reset after you
have had the oil changed.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring
oil life, additional maintenance is recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 465and
Engine Oil on page 377for more information.
ENG/METRIC (English/Metric):This feature
allows you to switch the DIC displays between
English and Metric. Press the RESET button
to switch the display between English and Metric.
There will be an arrow next to the option that
is selected.DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem
detected in one of your vehicle’s systems.
You must then press RESET to clear the display
screen for further use. However, be sure to
take any message that appears on the display
screen seriously and remember that pressing the
RESET button will only make the message
disappear, not the problem.
DIC messages can also be displayed in English,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
ACTIVE
This message displays when the Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) is adjusting brake pressure to
help avoid a braking skid.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this message
displays, so adjust your driving accordingly.
The message may stay on for a few seconds after
the system stops adjusting brake pressure.
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BUCKLE PASSENGER
This message reminds you to buckle the
passenger’s safety belt.
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is
buckled, the passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled
with the passenger airbag enabled, and the
vehicle is in motion. You should have the
passenger buckle their safety belt.
The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on,
the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled
and the passenger is still unbuckled, and
the passenger airbag is enabled. If the
passenger’s safety belt is already buckled, this
message and chime will not come on.
BUCKLE SEAT BELT
This message reminds you to buckle the driver’s
safety belt.
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is
unbuckled, and the vehicle is in motion. You
should buckle your safety belt.If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition
is on and the vehicle is in motion, the reminder
will be repeated. If the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled, this message and chime will not
come on.
This message is an additional reminder to the
Safety Belt Reminder Light in the instrument panel
cluster. SeeSafety Belt Reminder Light on
page 187for more information.
CHANGE OIL NOW
This message displays when the life of the engine
oil has expired. SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 465. After an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator
must be reset. SeeOil Life Indicator on page 224
andEngine Oil Life System on page 380.
CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT
This message displays when a problem with the
charging system has been detected. Have
your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays if the fuel cap has not
been fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to make
sure that it is on properly.
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SERVICE A/C
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
if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning
efficiency.
SERVICE ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
If this message displays when you are driving,
stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Then start the engine again to reset the system.
If the message stays on, or comes back on again
while you are driving, your vehicle is in need of
service. See your dealer.
If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed,
the Traction Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak
®System will also be disabled. The
Driver Information Center will scroll three
messages: SERVICE ABS, SERVICE TRACTION
SYS, and SERVICE STABILITRAK, and the
anti-lock brake system and traction control warning
lights on the instrument panel cluster will beilluminated. SeeAnti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light on page 193andTraction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light on page 194. The driver can
acknowledge these messages by pressing the
RESET button three times. When the service
message is displayed, the computer controlled
systems will not assist the driver and you should
have the system repaired by your dealer as
soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
SERVICE AFS (Adaptive Forward
Lighting System) LAMPS
This message displays when the Adaptive
Forward Lighting System (AFS) is disabled and
needs service. See your dealer. SeeAdaptive
Forward Lighting System on page 167for more
information.
SERVICE ELECT (Electrical) SYSTEM
This message displays if an electrical problem has
occurred within the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM
This message displays when the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem
within the fuel system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer. This message will also be
displayed when the cluster is not getting fuel
information from the PCM.
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE
If your vehicle has this feature, this message
displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system is disabled and needs service. See
your dealer.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL
This message displays when there is a problem
with the Magnetic Ride Control System. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE TRACTION SYS (System)
This message displays when there is a problem
with the Traction Control System (TCS). Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
If this message displays, it means there may be a
problem with the stability enhancement system.
If you see this message, try to reset the system.
Stop, turn off the engine, then start the engine
again. If this message still comes on, it means
there is a problem. You should see your dealer for
service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
A single chime also sounds when this message
is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transmission. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions
related powertrain malfunction occurs. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
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SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays if the vehicle is not in
PARK (P) when the engine is being turned off. The
vehicle will be in accessory mode. Once the
shift lever is moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will
turn off.
STABILITRAK ACTIVE
You may see this message on the DIC. It means
that an advanced, computer-controlled system
has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in
the direction in which you are 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 this message is on, 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 roadconditions will permit. If this message comes on,
you will know that something has caused your
vehicle to start to spin, so consider slowing down.
A single chime also sounds when this message
is displayed.
STABILITRAK READY
If this message displays and a chime sounds, the
system has completed the functional check of
the StabiliTrak
®System.
STABILITRAK WARMING
When you rst start your vehicle and drive away,
especially during cold winter weather, this
message may display along with a chime and the
traction control warning light. This is normal.
You can acknowledge this message by pressing
the RESET button. The StabiliTrak
®System
performance is affected until the STABILITRAK
READY message is displayed in the DIC,
which can take up to 15 minutes.
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Other Messages
Here are more messages that you can receive on
your Driver Information Center (DIC). To
acknowledge a message and read another
message that may have come on at the same
time, press the RESET button.
ACCESSORY MODE ON
CHANGE OIL SOON
(SeeEngine Oil on page 377andEngine Oil
Life System on page 380.)
FOB BATTERY LOW
HIGH TIRE PRESS LF
HIGH TIRE PRESS RF
HIGH TIRE PRESS LR
HIGH TIRE PRESS RR
INTRUSION SENSOR OFF
INTRUSION SENSOR ON
KNOWN FOB
LEFT FRONT TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
LEFT REAR TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
LOW TIRE PRESS LF
LOW TIRE PRESS RF
LOW TIRE PRESS LR
LOW TIRE PRESS RR
MAX # FOBS LEARNED
OFF-ACC TO LEARN
READY FOR FOB #X
RIGHT FRT TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
RIGHT REAR TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
WAIT XX MINUTES
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that
allow you to program certain features to a
preferred setting for up to two drivers. The back of
the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2.
The current driver’s preferences are recalled
when one of the following occurs:
The lock or unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter, programmed as 1 or 2, is
pressed.
The appropriate memory button, 1 or 2,
located on the driver’s seat is pressed.
SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
on page 10for more information.
A valid keyless access transmitter is detected
upon opening the driver’s door.
If more than one valid keyless access transmitter
is detected upon opening the driver’s door, the
driver preferences for the lowest driver number will
be recalled.
If a keyless access transmitter is programmed
as #3 or #4, the personalization system will
not recognize the transmitter. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) will not display a currentdriver number and the features that are normally
programmed through the DIC will be set to
the default states. Also, if the OPTIONS button is
pressed, the DIC does not display the menus
used to set personalizations, but instead displays
OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE for a few seconds.
Feature Programming
To change feature preferences, make sure the
vehicle is running and in PARK (P). To avoid
excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended
that the headlamps are turned off. Press the
OPTIONS button and the Driver Information Center
(DIC) will display the current driver for a few
seconds, then display the rst personalization
menu item. You can now use the OPTIONS button
to change the setting of the displayed feature.
Press the top or bottom of the information button
to scroll up or down the list of features. When
you get to a feature you want to change, press the
OPTIONS button again. When you are nished,
press the RESET button to exit the personalization
menu. If no button is pressed within 45 seconds,
the DIC will exit the personalization menu.
The following are DIC options that will be available
in the personalization menu.
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