2003 CADILLAC CTS display

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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.

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Trans (Transmission) Hot -- Idle Engine
This symbol appears
with the Trans Hot
--Idle
Engine message.
This message indicates that the transmission fluid in
your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to
idle until the transmission cools down or until this
message is removed.
Trunk Open
This symbol appears with
the Trunk Open message.
When this message appears on the display, it means that
the trunk lid of your vehicle was not closed completely.
You should make sure that the trunk lid is closed
completely.Turn Signal On
This symbol appears
with the Turn Signal
On message.
If you drive your vehicle for more than approximately
1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on, this message
will appear as a reminder to turn off the turn signal.
A multiple chime will sound when this message is
displayed.

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DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions
(Base Audio System)
The following descriptions are for the base audio
system. For information pertaining to the Navigation
audio system, see ªAudio Systemº in the Index of the
Navigation Supplement supplied with your vehicle.
BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE: This
menu item allows you to adjust the levels for the bass,
midrange, treble, balance, and fader features of the
audio system. For more information, see ªAudio
Systemsº in the Index.
EQ (Equalizer): This menu item allows you to
choose among five preset equalizations for the audio
system. See ªEqualizerº in the Index for more
information.
DSP (Digital Signal Processing): This menu item
allows you to select the DSP type that you want on the
audio system. You may choose Normal, Talk, Spacious,
Rear Seat or Driver Seat. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to
scroll through these choices. Once the desired choice is
displayed, turn the knob to set your DSP choice and
continue scrolling through the main menu.
See ªDSPº in the Index for more information.AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation): This menu
item allows you to turn the AVC feature on and off.
Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to turn AVC on and off.
When AVC is on, an X will be in the box next to AVC
on the menu. The X disappears when AVC is off.
See ªAVCº in the Index for more information.
H/A (Home/Away Preset Stations): This menu item
allows you to switch back and forth between your home
and away preset radio stations. Press the TUNE/SEL
knob to switch between home and away.
See ªHome and Away Preset Stationsº in the Index for
more information.
AUTOSTORE: This menu item allows you to
automatically store radio stations with the strongest
signals as presets. See ªAudio Systemsº in the Index for
more information.
PTY (Program
-Type Mode): This menu item allows
you to select radio stations based on preset
program
-types. To turn the PTY feature on, press the
TUNE/SEL knob once. When PTY is on, an X will be in
the box next to PTY on the menu. The X disappears
when PTY is off.
See ªAudio Systemsº in the Index for more information.