2004 CADILLAC CTS transmission

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
Engine Overheating on page 5-31. A chime will also
sound when this message is displayed.
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine is
overheating, severe engine damage may occur.
If an overheat warning appears on the instrument
panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-31for 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 to try to protect the engine or transmission
from damage due to extreme operating conditions.
This also can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate.
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 rell the tank
as soon as possible. A single chime will sound when
this message is displayed.
3-77

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.
3-85

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. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS) on page 4-8orTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS-V) on page 4-9for more information.
Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine
This symbol appears with
the Trans Hot – Idle
Engine message.
This message indicates that the transmission uid 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. See alsoTransmission Fluid Hot
Message on page 3-57for more information.
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.
3-87

Entering the Personalization Menu
To enter the feature programming mode, use one of the
following procedures:
Base Audio System
1. Turn the ignition to ON, but do not start the engine.
Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P)
or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.
2. If your vehicle has memory settings, press the
appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on
the driver’s door armrest. The DIC display will show
either Driver 1 or 2 depending on which button
was selected.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the main
menu of the DIC.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP is
highlighted.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the
SETUP menu.
6. Scroll to the feature you want to change, and press
the TUNE/SEL knob to turn the feature on or off. If
the feature is turned on, a check mark will appear
next to the feature name.
If none of the personalization items are turned on,
turn on the personalization menu by pressing
the TUNE/SEL knob. The list of features will then
appear, and you can repeat Step 6.
Navigation System
1. Turn the ignition to ON without the engine running.
Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P)
or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.
2. If your vehicle has memory settings, press the
appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on
the driver’s door armrest. The DIC display will show
either Driver 1 or 2 depending on which button
was selected.
3. Turn on the Navigation/audio system by pressing
the PWR/VOL knob located to the lower left of the
display once.
4. Access the DIC main menu by pressing the MAIN
button located to the lower left of the display.
5. Press the multifunction button next to Feat Prog to
access the Feature Programming menu.
6. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn on the
Personalization features. An X will appear in the
box to the left when Personalization is turned on.
3-89

Exterior Lights at Unlock
This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the
remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the
vehicle. The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds
unless a door is opened, the ignition is turned to
ACCESSORY, ON or START or the remote keyless
entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different
mode, use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system,
do the following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to EXT. LIGHT AT UNLOCK to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth
between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will
appear next to the feature name.To change the mode using the Navigation system,
do the following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Exterior Lights At Unlock and press the
knob once to select it.
When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in
the box to the left.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Driver Unlock in Park
(Automatic Transmission)
The feature allows the driver’s door to automatically
unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P).
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
3-99

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different
mode, use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system,
do the following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and
forth between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will
appear next to the feature name.
To change the mode using the Navigation system,
do the following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Door Lock Options to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Driver Unlock In Park and press the knob
once to select it.
When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in
the box to the left.This feature cannot be selected if Driver Unlock Key
Out/Off, Doors Unlock Key Out/Off or Doors Unlock in
Park is selected. If any of these was previously
selected, you must rst de-select it in order to be able
to select Driver Unlock in Park.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Driver Unlock Key Out/Off
This feature allows the driver’s door to automatically
unlock when the key is removed from the ignition
on automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition
is turned to OFF for manual transmission vehicles.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
3-100

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different
mode, use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system,
do the following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to DRIVER UNLOCK KEY OUT/OFF.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on
and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will
appear next to the feature name.
To change the mode using the Navigation system,
do the following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Door Lock Options to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Driver Unlock Key Out/Off and press the
knob once to select it.
When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in
the box to the left.If you select Mode 1, Doors Lock in Gear (automatic
transmission) or Automatic Door Lock (manual
transmission) will be turned on automatically.
This feature cannot be selected if Driver Unlock in Park
(automatic transmission), Doors Unlock in Park
(automatic transmission) or Doors Unlock Key Out/Off is
selected. If any of these was previously selected, you
must rst de-select it in order to be able to select Driver
Unlock Key Out/Off.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Doors Unlock in Park
(Automatic Transmission)
The feature allows the doors to automatically unlock
when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P).
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
3-101

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle
was programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory. To program the vehicle to a different mode,
use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system,
do the following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and
forth between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will
appear next to the feature name.
To change the mode using the Navigation system,
do the following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Door Lock Options to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Doors Lock In Park and press the knob
once to select it.
When a mode is turned on, an X will appear in the
box to the left.This feature cannot be selected if Doors Unlock Key
Out/Off, Driver Unlock Key Out/Off or Driver Unlock in
Park (automatic transmission) is selected. If any of
these was previously selected, you must rst de-select it
in order to be able to select Doors Unlock in Park.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Doors Unlock Key Out/Off
This feature allows the doors to automatically unlock
when the key is removed from the ignition on automatic
transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned
to OFF on manual transmission vehicles.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
3-102