2003 CADILLAC CTS display

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Engine Coolant Hot -- Idle Engine
This symbol appears
with the Engine Coolant
Hot
-- Idle Engine message.
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down.
NOTICE:
If the Engine Coolant Hot -- Idle Engine message
appears on the DIC display, stop the vehicle as
soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed
above normal idling speed. Severe engine damage
can result from driving a vehicle with an
overheated engine. See ªEngine Overheatingº in
the Index for more information.
Engine Coolant Hot -- AC (Air Conditioning) Off
This symbol appears
with the Engine Hot
-- AC
Off message.
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 as soon as possible to avoid compressor
damage.

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Engine Overheated -- Stop Engine
This symbol appears
with the Engine
Overheated
-- Stop
Engine message.
This message will appear when the engine has
overheated. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off
immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See
ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index. A chime will also
sound when this message is displayed.
NOTICE:
Severe engine damage can result from driving a
vehicle with an overheated engine. See ªEngine
Overheatingº in the Index for more information.
Engine Power Reduced
This symbol appears
with the Engine Power
Reduced message.
This message informs you that the vehicle is reducing
engine power because the transmission is being placed
in gear under conditions that may cause damage to the
vehicle's engine or transmission. This also can affect the
vehicle's ability to accelerate.

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Fuel Level Low
This symbol appears
with the Fuel Level
Low message.
When this message appears on the display, it means that
your vehicle is low on fuel. You should refill the tank as
soon as possible. A single chime will sound when this
message is displayed.Headlamps SuggestedThis symbol appears
with the Headlamps
Suggested message.
This message will appear when the amount of available
light outside the vehicle is low and the exterior lamp
control is off. This message informs the driver that
turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even
though the DRL are still illuminated and it has become
dark enough outside to require the headlamps and/or
other exterior lamps.
This message will also appear when the windshield
wipers have been on for more than six seconds and
the exterior lamp control is off or in the parking
lamp position.

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Ice Possible
This symbol appears with
the Ice Possible message.
This message appears when the outside temperature is
cold enough to create icy road conditions.
Left Rear Door Ajar
This symbol appears
with the Left Rear Door
Ajar message.
When this message appears on the display, it means that
the driver's side rear door was not closed completely.
You should make sure that the door is closed completely.Oil Pressure Low
-- Stop Engine
This symbol appears
with the Oil Pressure
Low
-- Stop Engine
message. A multiple chime
will sound when this
message is displayed.
NOTICE:
If the Oil Pressure Low -- Stop Engine message
appears on the display, stop the vehicle
immediately. Do not drive the vehicle until the
cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. Severe
engine damage can result from driving a vehicle
with low oil pressure. See ªEngine Oilº in the
Index for more information.

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Passenger Door Ajar
This symbol appears
with the Passenger Door
Ajar message.
When this message appears on the display, it means
that the passenger's side front door was not closed
completely. You should make sure that the door is
closed completely.Personalization Off/Driver Identification
(Navigation System Only)
This symbol appears
with the Personalization
Off message.
When this message appears, the personalization features
previously stored are turned off. If you want your
customized settings to be automatically recalled when
you use the remote keyless entry transmitter or when
you remove the key from the ignition, you must enable
them in the DIC. See ªVehicle Programming and
Personalization Featuresº later in this section for more
information.
This message is also used to identify the
driver (1, 2 or 3) on the Navigation system.

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Right Rear Door Ajar
This symbol appears
with the Right Rear Door
Ajar message.
When this message appears on the display, the right rear
door it means that the passenger's side rear door was not
closed completely. You should check to make sure that
the door is closed completely.Service AC (Air Conditioning) SystemThis symbol appears
with the Service AC
System message.
This message appears when the electronic sensors that
control the air conditioning and heating systems are no
longer working. Have the climate control system
serviced if you notice a drop in heating and air
conditioning efficiency.

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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.