2004 CADILLAC CTS ignition

Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
If the TC (traction control)
warning light comes on
and stays on, there may be
a problem with the
traction control system.
The TC (traction control) warning light will come on
briey when you turn the ignition to ON. If it doesn’t
come on then, have it xed so it will be ready to warn
you if there is a problem.
The light will also come on if you turn the traction control
system off using the TC (traction control) on/off button
located in the glove box for the CTS and on the steering
wheel for the CTS-V.
If the TC (traction control) warning light stays on or
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 light still
stays on or comes back on again while you are driving,
your vehicle needs service. Have the traction control
system inspected as soon as possible. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8orTraction
Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-9for
more information.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (CTS)
This light tells you that
your engine is very hot.
This light will come on when you rst start the vehicle
as a check to let you know that the light is working. It will
go out after a few seconds. If the light does not come
on, the bulb may be burned out. See your dealer
for assistance in changing the bulb.
If the light does not go out or if the light comes on and
stays on while you are driving, your vehicle may
have a problem with the cooling system. You should
stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon
as possible to avoid damage to the engine. A warning
chime will sound when this light is on, also.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-31and
Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-53(CTS-V)
for more information.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition, and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics
Second Generation) and is intended to assure that
emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of
the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
The check engine light comes on to indicate that
there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions
often will be indicated by the system before any
problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious
damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to
assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing
any malfunction.
Notice:If you keep driving your vehicle with this
light on, after awhile, your emission controls
may not work as well, your fuel economy may notbe as good, and your engine may not run as
smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that
may not be covered by your warranty.
Notice:Modications made to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of
your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires
with other than those of the same Tire Performance
Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission
controls and may cause this light to come on.
Modications to these systems could lead to costly
repairs not covered by your warranty. This may
also result in a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is
not running. If the light does not come on, have it
repaired. This light will also come on during a
malfunction in one of two ways:
Light Flashing— A misre condition has been
detected. A misre increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required.
Light On Steady— An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Diagnosis and service may be required.
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Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set your
cruise control.
The light will go out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 3-23for
more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
whenever the high-beam
headlamps are on.
See “Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10for
more information.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage shows
approximately how much
fuel is in the tank. It works
only when the ignition
is in ON.
If the fuel supply gets low, the Fuel Level Low message
will appear on the DIC and a single chime will sound.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-70
for more information.
CTS shown,
CTS-Vsimilar
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Check Brake Fluid
This symbol appears
with the Check Brake
Fluid message.
This message will display if the ignition is in ON to
inform the driver that the brake uid level is low.
Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as
soon as possible. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 3-43for more information.
Check Coolant Level
This symbol appears
with the Check Coolant
Level message.This message will appear when there is a low level of
engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced
by your GM dealer as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-29for more information.
Check Gas Cap
This symbol appears
with the Check Gas
Cap message.
When this message appears on the display, the gas cap
has not been fully tightened. You should recheck the
gas cap to ensure that it is on and tightened properly.
See “If the Light Is On Steady” underMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 3-47for more information.
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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. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-88for more information.
This message is also used to identify the driver
(1, 2 or 3) on the Navigation system.
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) System
This 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 by your GM dealer 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 airbag system when this
message appears. Have your vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer immediately. SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 3-42for 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 by your GM dealer.
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 GM dealer.
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 GM dealer.
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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 GM dealer.
Service Stability System Message
This symbol appears with
the Service Stability
System message.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a vehicle stability
enhancement system called Stabilitrak
®.
SeeStabilitrak®System on page 4-11. The Service
Stability System message will be displayed if there has
been a problem detected with Stabilitrak
®.If the Service Stability System 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
System message still stays on or comes back on again
while you are driving, your vehicle needs service.
Have the Stabilitrak
®System inspected by your
GM dealer as soon as possible.
Stability System Engaged Message
This symbol appears with
the Stability System
Engaged message.
The Stability System 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.
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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 by your GM dealer.
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 by your GM dealer 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
by your GM dealer.
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