2003 CADILLAC CTS Owners Manual

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Service Air Bag
This symbol appears
with the Service Air
Bag message.
There is a problem with the air bag system when this
message appears. Have your vehicle serviced by a
qualified technician at your dealership immediately.
See ªAir Bag Readiness Lightº in the Index for more
information.
Service Charging System
This symbol appears with
the Service Charging
System message.
This message will display when a problem with the
charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced at your dealership.Service Electrical System
This symbol appears with
the Service Electrical
System message.
This message will display if an electrical problem has
occurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
or the ignition switch. Have your vehicle serviced by
your dealership.
Service Fuel System
This symbol appears
with the Service Fuel
System message.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a
problem within the fuel system when this message
appears. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership.

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Service Idle Control
This symbol appears
with the Service Idle
Control message.
A problem with the idle control has occurred when this
message displays. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealership.Service Stability Sys MessageThis symbol appears
with the Service Stability
System message.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a vehicle stability
enhancement system called Stabilitrak.
See ªStabilitrakº in the Index. The Service Stability Sys
message will be displayed if there has been a problem
detected with Stabilitrak (if equipped).
If the Service Stability Sys message 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 Service Stability Sys
message still stays on or comes back on again while you
are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the
Stabilitrak system inspected as soon as possible.

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Stability Sys Engaged Message
This symbol appears with
the Stability System
Engaged message.
The Stability Sys Engaged message will be displayed
any time Stabilitrak (if equipped) 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.Stability Sys Off MessageThis symbol appears
with the Stability
System Off message.
The Stability Sys Off message will be displayed any
time you turn off Stabilitrak (if equipped) using the
Traction On/Off button. When this message has been
displayed, Stabilitrak is no longer available to assist you
with directional control of the vehicle. Adjust your
driving accordingly.

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Stability Sys Ready Message
This symbol appears
with the Stability System
Ready message.
The Stability Sys Ready message will be displayed any
time you turn back on Stabilitrak (if equipped) using the
Traction On/Off button. When this message has been
displayed, Stabilitrak is ready to assist you with
directional control of the vehicle if needed.Service Steering SystemThis symbol appears
with the Service Steering
System message.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a speed variable
assist steering system. See ªSpeed Variable Assist
Steeringº in the Index.
The Service Steering System message will be displayed
if a problem is detected with the speed variable assist
steering system. When this message is displayed, you
may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle
increases or feels ªheavier,º but you will still be able to
steer the vehicle.

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Service Suspension System
This symbol appears with
the Service Suspension
System message.
This message is displayed to indicate that the suspension
system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle
serviced at your dealership.Service Theft SystemThis symbol appears
with the Service Theft
System message.
This message means there is a problem with the
Immobilizer. A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the system is disabled and is not
protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts,
however, you may want to take your vehicle to your
dealer before turning off the engine.

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Service Transmission
This symbol appears
with the Service
Transmission message.
There is a problem with the transmission of your
vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership.
Service Vehicle Soon
This symbol appears
with the Service Vehicle
Soon message.
This message is displayed when a non
-emissions related
powertrain malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle
serviced at your dealership as soon as possible.Starting Disabled
-- Remove Key
This symbol appears
with the Starting
Disabled
-- Remove
Key message.
This message will appear when the vehicle
theft
-deterrent system detects 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 it is not damaged, remove the key and try
to start the vehicle again. If it still does not start, try
another ignition key or have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.

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Starting Disabled -- Throttle Problem
This symbol appears
with the Starting
Disabled
-- Throttle
Problem message.
This message appears when your vehicle's throttle
system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle
serviced at your dealership.
Theft Attempted
This symbol appears
with the Theft
Attempted message.
This message is displayed if the content theft
-deterrent
system has detected a break
-in attempt while you were
away from your vehicle.Top Speed
-- Fuel Cut Off
This symbol appears with
the Top Speed
-- Fuel Cut
Off message.
This message will appear when the Engine Control
Module (ECM) detects that the maximum speed for
your vehicle has been reached. Your vehicle's top speed
is based on the top speed rating of the tires. This ensures
that your vehicle stays in a safe operating range for
the tires.

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Traction Engaged
This symbol appears
with the Traction
Engaged message.
This message will appear when the traction control
system is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so
adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limiting wheel spin. See ªTraction Control
Systemº in the Index for more information.Traction SuspendedThis symbol appears
with the Traction
Suspended message.
This message will appear 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. See ªTraction Control Systemº in the Index for
more information.