2007 CADILLAC CTS V service

Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine
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 360for more information.
This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the
vehicle to idle until it cools down.
Engine Power Reduced
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. Reduced engine power can
affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this
message is on, but there is no reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the next time
the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at
a reduced speed while this message is on, but
acceleration and speed may be reduced.Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should
be taken to your dealer for service as soon as
possible.
Fuel Level Low
When this message appears on the display, it
means that your vehicle is low on fuel. You should
rell the fuel tank as soon as possible. A single
chime will sound when this message is displayed.
Headlamps Suggested
This message will appear when the amount of
available light outside the vehicle is low and
the exterior lamp control is off. This message
informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps
is recommended even though the daytime
running lamps (DRL) are still illuminated and it has
become dark enough outside to require the
headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.
This message will also appear when the
windshield wipers have been on for more than
six seconds and the exterior lamp control is off or
in the parking lamp position.
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Ice Possible
This message appears when the outside
temperature is cold enough to create icy road
conditions.
Left Rear Door Ajar
When this message appears on the display, it
means that the driver’s side rear door was
not closed completely. You should make sure that
the door is closed completely.
Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine oil pressure is low, severe engine
damage may occur. If a low oil pressure
warning appears on the instrument panel
cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the
cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See
Engine Oil on page 346for more information.
Passenger Door Ajar
When this message appears on the display, it
means that the passenger’s side front door was
not closed completely. You should make sure that
the door is closed completely.
Right Rear Door Ajar
When this message appears on the display, 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 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 dealer
if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning
efficiency.
Service Air Bag
There is a problem with the airbag system when
this message appears. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer immediately. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 201for more information.
Service Brake Assist
This message will display when a problem with
the panic brake assist system has been detected.
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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Service Charging System
This message will display when a problem with
the charging system has been detected. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Service Electrical System
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 dealer.
Service Fuel System
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has
detected a problem within the fuel system when
this message appears. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
Service Idle Control
A problem with the idle control has occurred when
this message displays. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
Service Stability System
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will
be displayed if there has been a problem
detected with StabiliTrak
®.
If this 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 and then back on. If this message
still stays on, or comes back on again while you
are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have
the StabiliTrak
®system inspected by your dealer
as soon as possible. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 297for more information.
Service Steering System
Your vehicle may have a speed variable assist
steering system. SeeSteering on page 298.
This 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 heavier, but you will still be able
to steer the vehicle.
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Service Theft System
This message means there is a problem with the
immobilizer. SeeImmobilizer on page 113for
more information. 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.
Service Tire Monitor System
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, this message will appear if the TPM
system is not working properly. Have your vehicle
serviced at your dealer as soon as possible.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 405
for more information.
Service Transmission
This message will display if there is a problem
with the transmission of your vehicle. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Service Vehicle Soon
This message is displayed when a non-emissions
related powertrain malfunction occurs. Have
your vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
Stability System Engaged
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will
be displayed any time StabiliTrak®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. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 297for more
information.
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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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XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.
XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast
channels including music, news, sports, talk,
traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s
programming. XM™ provides digital quality
audio and text information that includes song title
and artist name. A service fee is required in
order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)
or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
CLOCK/INFO DISP (Clock/Information Display):
Press the CLOCK/INFO DISP button to switch
between the clock display, the XM™ screen, and
the XM™ information display.Press this button while in XM™ mode to retrieve
three different categories of information related
to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title,
and Category. To view this information, perform
the following:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until CLOCK/INFO
DISP appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select
CLOCK/INFO DISP. The display changes to
show the additional XM™ information.
4. To return to the original display, press the
CLR (clear) button or wait for the display to
time out.
If the CLOCK/INFO DISP is congured into one of
the congurable keys, pressing the key switches
the display between the radio station frequency
and the time. See “Congurable Radio Display
Keys” later in this section for more information.
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Not all stations support CAT. The radio may not
go to all of the stations with that music type when
pressing the rm key.
AF (Alternate Frequency):Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with
the same category.
To turn AF on or off, perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the
main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until ALTERNATE
FREQ. appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select AF OFF,
AF ON, or AF REG. An X appears in the box
when AF is selected on.
4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. To
return to the original display, repeatedly press
the CLR button or wait for the display to
time out.
This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite
Radio Service.Radio Message
THEFTLOCK:This message is displayed when
the THEFTLOCK®system has been activated.
Take the vehicle to the dealer for service.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 277later in this
section for further detail.
Using the Single CD Player
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in. If the ignition and the
radio are on the CD begins playing. A CD may be
loaded with the radio off but it does not start
playing until the radio is on.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in
the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play
where it stopped, if it was the last selected
audio source.
When the CD is inserted, CD appears on the
display. As each new track starts to play, the track
number appears on the display.
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XM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no
action is required. This process should take no longer than
30 seconds.
No Signl Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is
moved into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text
data. No action is needed. This message should disappear
shortly.
Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another
channel.
CH Unavl Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets,
choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature not
availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
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