2007 CADILLAC CTS V ignition

Change Engine Oil
This message indicates that the life of the engine
oil has expired and it should be changed and
that your vehicle is due for service. See your
dealer. SeeEngine Oil on page 346and
Scheduled Maintenance on page 462for more
information.
When you reset the Change Engine Oil message
by clearing it from the display, you still must
reset the engine oil life system separately. For
more information on resetting the engine oil
life system, seeEngine Oil Life System on
page 349. If you clear this message from the
display, it will not re-appear.
Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid
(Automatic Transmission)
This message indicates that the life of the
transmission uid has expired and it should be
changed. SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 462andRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 473for the proper uid and
change intervals.When you reset the Change Trans Fluid message
by clearing it from the display, you still must
reset the transmission uid life monitor separately.
For more information on resetting the transmission
uid life monitor, seeAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 353.
Check Brake Fluid
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 dealer as
soon as possible. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 205andBrakes on page 371
for more information.
Check Gas Cap
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 209for more information.
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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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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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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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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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To determine the mode to which the vehicle is
programmed or 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 TWILIGHT
DELAY is highlighted.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through
and select the available delay settings.
If you choose Mode 1, the exterior lamps will
not illuminate when you exit the vehicle.
Only one mode can be selected at a time.
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.
Lights Flash at Unlock
This feature ashes the exterior lamps when the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to
unlock the vehicle. The lamps will ash for about
20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is
turned to ACCESSORY, ON, or START, or the RKE
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
the following procedure:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the
SETUP menu following the instructions
listed previously.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until LIGHTS
FLASH AT UNLOCK 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.
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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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 HORN
SOUNDS AT LOCK 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 you select this feature to be on, Lights Flash At
Lock will also be on. You can choose Lights
Flash At Lock by itself, but Horn Sounds At Lock
will always have Lights Flash At Lock enabled
when it is 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.Exterior Lights at Unlock
This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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 RKE 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
the following procedure:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the
SETUP menu following the instructions
listed previously.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until EXT. LIGHT
AT UNLOCK is highlighted.
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Driver Unlock Key Out (Automatic
Transmission Only)/Driver Unlock Key Off
(Manual Transmission Only)
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
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 DRIVER
UNLOCK KEY OUT/OFF is highlighted.
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.
If this feature is selected, Driver Unlock in Park
(automatic transmission), Doors Unlock in
Park (automatic transmission), or Doors Unlock
Key Out/Off 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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