2003 CADILLAC CTS instrument panel

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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Cruise Control Buttons
F. Audio Mute Button (Base Radio) or Voice
Recognition Button (Navigation System)
G. Audio Volume Knob and Source Button
H. Windshield Wiper LeverI. Storage Compartment or Ashtray (Option)
J. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
K. Transmission Shift Lever
L. Accessory Power Outlet or Cigarette
Lighter (Option)
M. Climate Control System
N. Audio/Navigation System (Option)
O. Glove Box

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Instrument Panel Cluster
The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how
fast you're going, how much fuel you're using and many of the other things you'll need to know to drive safely
and economically.
United States version shown, Canada similar

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Tachometer
This gage indicates the
engine speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the shaded area or engine damage may occur.
Engine Speed Limiter
This feature prevents the engine from operating at too
many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine's
rpm are too high, the fuel supply to the engine will be
limited. When the rpms return to normal, the fuel supply
will return to normal. This helps prevent damage to
the engine.
Clock
Your vehicle has an analog clock on the instrument
panel cluster. For more information on setting the time,
see ªSetting the Clockº in the Index. If your vehicle
has the optional Navigation/audio system, see
ªAdjusting, Clockº in the Index of the CTS
Entertainment and Navigation System Supplement
supplied with the vehicle.

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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will
come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten
their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for several seconds, then it
will flash for several more.
If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system
checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag
modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For
more information on the air bag system, see ªAir Bagº
in the Index.
This light will come on
when you start your vehicle,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.

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TCS (Traction Control System): You can enable
or disable the traction control system using this menu
item. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on
and off.
You can also turn the traction control system off using
the traction control button located in the glove box or
by programming one of the steering wheel controls
(1, 2, 3 or 4) or audio system softkeys to enable/disable
the TCS. See ªReconfigurable Steering Wheel Controlsº
and ªConfigurable Radio Display Keysº in the Index for
more information.
When you disable the traction control system, the
Traction Suspended message will appear on the DIC and
the traction control system warning light on the
instrument panel cluster will come on. See ªDriver
Information (DIC) Messagesº and ªTraction Control
System Warning Lightº listed previously in this section
for more information.SET CLOCK
Use this menu item to
set the time on the
vehicle's clock.
See ªSetting the Clockº in the Index for more
information.
SETUP: When you select this menu item, the following
submenu is available:

Personalization

Configure Display Keys

Configure SWC (Steering Wheel Control) Keys

Clear Tape Hours
You can use the items on this submenu to customize
your vehicle's audio system and optional memory
features. See ªVehicle Programming and Personalization
Features,º ªReconfigurable Steering Wheel Controlsº
and ªCare of Your Cassette Tape Playerº in the Index for
more information on these menu items.

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Navigation (Option)
Navigation Display ControlsThe display screen is located in the center on the
instrument panel.
Your vehicle may have a turn by turn navigation
guidance system that includes a CD ROM map media
covering nine regional areas throughout the contiguous
United States and Canada. In addition, the system
includes intersection and freeway entrances, route
planning, a programmable address book, points of
interest, a list of restaurants, emergency phone numbers,
and a list of hotels and motels for all of the major cities
on the regional CDs. The navigation system can also
communicate with the Radio Data System (RDS) to
receive broadcast announcements on traffic, weather
information and emergency alert communications. For
more information on how to use this system, see the
CTS Entertainment and Navigation System Supplement.

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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you.
Manual operation of the system is described first,
followed by automatic operation. See ªAutomatic
Operationº later in this section for more information.
Climate Control System
Manual Operation
To turn the system on, press the PWR button located on
the driver's side of the climate control panel.
!~(Mode): This switch selects the direction of
the airflow through the vehicle. Press the up or down
arrow to scroll through the available modes. The symbol
for the current mode will be displayed on the climate
control panel.
Regardless of the mode selected, there will be some air
flowing to the outboard outlets unless you close the
outlet. See ªVentilation Systemº later in this section for
more information.
The following modes can be selected:


(Vent): This setting directs the airflow through
the instrument panel outlets.


(Bi-Level): This setting directs airflow into
your vehicle in two ways. Cooler air is directed to
the upper portion of your body through the
instrument panel outlets while warmer air is directed
to the floor ducts.