2007 CADILLAC CTS Owners Manual

Stability System Off
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will
be displayed any time you turn off StabiliTrak®
using the TC (traction control) on/off button.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on
page 293orTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS-V) on page 295for more information. When
this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak
®
is no longer available to assist you with directional
control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
Stability System Ready
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will
be displayed any time you turn StabiliTrak®on
again using the TC (traction control) on/off button.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on
page 293orTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS-V) on page 295for more information. When
this message has been displayed, StabiliTrak
®
is ready to assist you with directional control of the
vehicle, if needed.
Starting Disabled – Remove Key
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 dealer.
Starting Disabled – Throttle Problem
This message appears when your vehicle’s throttle
system is not functioning properly. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Theft Attempted
This message is displayed if the content
theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in
attempt while you were away from your vehicle.
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Top Speed – Fuel Cut Off
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.
Traction Engaged
This message will appear when the Traction
Control System (TCS) 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 TCS stops limiting wheel
spin. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on
page 293orTraction Control System (TCS)
(CTS-V) on page 295for more information.
Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine
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 also
Transmission Fluid Hot Message on page 219for
more information.
Trunk Open
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
If you drive your vehicle for more than about
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.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the
Navigation system manual for instructions on
operating the DIC for your vehicle.
Your vehicle has personalization that allows you to
program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. The number of programmable
features varies depending upon which model of
the vehicle is purchased.
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On all vehicles, features such as climate control
settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting
at unlock, remote lock and unlock conrmation,
and automatic door locks have already been
programmed for your convenience.
Some vehicles have additional features that can
be programmed including the seat and outside
rearview mirror position.
If your vehicle has the ability to program additional
personalization features, the driver’s preferences
are recalled by pressing the unlock button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
1 or 2, or by pressing the appropriate memory
button, 1 or 2, located on the driver’s door. Certain
features can be programmed not to recall until
the key is placed in the ignition. To change feature
preferences, see “Entering the Personalization
Menu” following.Entering the Personalization Menu
To enter the feature programming mode, use the
following procedure:
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.
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are
turned off.
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 PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on.
4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the
main menu of the DIC.
5. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP is
highlighted.
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6. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the
SETUP menu.
7. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until the feature you
want to change is highlighted, then 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.
Personalization Features
The following choices are available for
programming:
Personalization Name
This feature allows you to type in a name that will
appear on the DIC display whenever the
corresponding Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is used or one of the buttons on the
driver’s door armrest (1 or 2) is pressed.If a customized name is not programmed, the
system will show DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2
to correspond with the numbers on the back of the
RKE transmitters.
To program a name, use the following procedure:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following
the instructions listed previously.
2. Select the PERSONALIZATION NAME menu
item by pressing the TUNE/SEL knob once.
You will see a cursor on the screen.
3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until you reach the
rst letter you want. The letter will be
highlighted. There is a complete alphabet with
both upper and lower case letters and the
numbers zero through nine. Also included are
spaces and other non-letter characters
such as the ampersand (&).
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4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select the
letter. The letter will then appear on the display.
If you make a mistake, press the CLR button.
This will exit the menu. You can then go
back into the menu and edit the name. You
can also press the TUNE/SEL knob repeatedly
to cycle through all the characters until you
reach the character you wish to change.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the name you
want is complete. You can program up to
16 characters.
The name 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. To program
the next feature, enter the personalization
portion of the SETUP menu following the
instructions listed previously.
Congure Display Keys
This feature allows you to customize the functions
of the four soft keys located to the left and right
of the audio display. See “Congurable Radio
Display Keys” underRadio with CD on page 260
for programming information.
Congure SWC (Steering Wheel
Controls) Keys
This feature allows you to customize the functions
of the four steering wheel controls located on
the left spoke of the steering wheel. See
Recongurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)
(CTS) on page 169for programming information.
Remote Recall Memory
If your vehicle has the optional memory package,
you will have this feature. When this feature is
turned on, you can recall any previously
programmed seat and mirror controls when the
unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is pressed.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
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.
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To program the vehicle to a different mode, use
the following procedure:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the
SETUP menu following the instructions
listed previously.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until REMOTE
RECALL MEMORY is highlighted.
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.
If this feature is selected, Remote Exit Recall or
Key In Recall Memory cannot be selected.
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.
Remote Exit Recall
If your vehicle has the optional memory package,
you will have this feature. When this feature is
turned on, you can recall any previously
programmed exit position for the driver’s seat
when the unlock button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed.Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
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
the following procedure:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the
SETUP menu following the instructions
listed previously.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until REMOTE EXIT
RECALL is highlighted.
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.
If this feature is selected, Remote Recall Memory
cannot be selected.
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.
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Key in Recall Memory
If your vehicle has the optional memory package,
you will have this feature. When this feature is
turned on, you can recall any previously
programmed seat and mirror positions when the
key is inserted into the ignition.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
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
the following procedure:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the
SETUP menu following the instructions
listed previously.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until KEY IN
RECALL MEMORY is highlighted.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.
If this feature is selected, Remote Recall Memory
cannot be selected.
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.
Auto Exit Seat
If your vehicle has the optional memory package,
you will have this feature. When this feature is
turned on, you can recall any previously
programmed exit position for the driver’s seat
when the key is removed from the ignition and the
driver’s door is opened.
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Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
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
the following procedure:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the
SETUP menu following the instructions
listed previously.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until AUTO EXIT
SEAT is highlighted.
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 in the box next to the feature name.
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.Twilight Delay
This feature allows you to set the amount of time
you want the exterior lamps to remain on after
you exit the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:0:00 seconds
Mode 2:0:15 seconds
Mode 3:0:30 seconds
Mode 4:1:00 minute
Mode 5:1:30 minutes
Mode 6:2:00 minutes
Mode 7:2:30 minutes
Mode 8:3:00 minutes
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 the vehicle left the factory.
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