2007 CADILLAC XLR V warning

If the light comes on while you are driving and you
have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing
on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to
push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the oor. It
may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle towed for service. SeeTowing Your
Vehicle on page 359.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light
With the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS),
this light will come
on when your engine is
started and may stay
on for several seconds.
That is normal.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off or if the light
comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the
engine again to reset the system. If the light still
stays on, or comes on again while you are driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake
system warning light is not on, you still have brakes,
but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular
brake system warning light is also on, you do not
have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with
your regular brakes. See “Service ABS” underDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 206.
The ABS warning light will come on briey when
you turn the ignition on. This is normal. If the
light does not come on then, have it xed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
This light should come
on briey as you start
the engine.
If the light does not 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 while the StabiliTrak
®
system warms up and the STABILITRAK
WARMING message will be displayed in the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a
SERVICE TRACTION SYS message when you are
driving, there is a problem with your Traction
Control System (TCS) and your vehicle needs
service. When this light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.If the driver turns off TCS by pressing the button
on the console, the TCS light will come on and the
TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message will show
on the DIC.
If the light stays on or comes on while you are
driving, a chime sounds and a SERVICE
STABILITRAK message appears on the DIC,
there is a problem with your StabiliTrak
®and the
vehicle needs service.
You can acknowledge this message by pressing
the RESET button. When the SERVICE
STABILITRAK message is displayed, the
StabiliTrak
®system will not assist you in
controlling the vehicle. You should have the
system serviced as soon as possible. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
When the system is working, you will see the
STABILITRAK ACTIVE message displayed in the
DIC. You may also feel of hear the system
working. This is normal.
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If you turn off the StabiliTrak®system, by pressing
the front part of the button on the console for
ve seconds, the TCS light will come on, a chime
will sound and the TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF
message will be displayed in the DIC. The TCS
will also be turned off. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 206for more information.
If the StabiliTrak
®system and TCS are turned off,
pressing the console button momentarily will
turn both systems on. The DIC will display the
TRAC/STABILITRAK ON message, the instrument
cluster light will be off and a chime will sound.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 206for
more information.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
As the pointer nears 260°F (125°C), your
engine coolant temperature is high. A message
may display on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
depending on how high the temperature is. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 206
for more information.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 388for more
information.
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Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that
critical emission control systems have not been
completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle
would be considered not ready for inspection.
This can happen if you have recently replaced the
battery or if the battery has run down. The
diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical
emission control systems during normal driving.
This may take several days of routine driving.
If you have done this and your vehicle still does
not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system
readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for
inspection.Engine Oil Pressure Gage
The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil
pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa
(kilopascals) when the engine is running.
Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi
(140 to 550 kPa). In certain situations such as
long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as
low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered
normal. It may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) may display messages
regarding the oil condition. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 206andEngine Oil on
page 377.
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Here are ve things that some owners ask about.
All these things are normal and do not indicate
that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads the full symbol.
It takes more (or less) fuel to ll up than the
gage reads. For example, the gage reads
half full, but it took more (or less) than half of
the tank’s capacity to t it.
The gage pointer may move while cornering,
braking or speeding up.
The gage may not indicate the tank is empty
when the ignition is turned off.
The gage reading may change slightly within
the rst several minutes after starting the
vehicle.
You can use the Driver Information Center (DIC)
to display more detailed fuel information. While
scrolling through the DIC, you will also nd:
AVERAGE XX.X MPG (Average Miles Per
Gallon):The fuel economy calculated for
the last 20 gallons (76 L) of fuel used, or since
you last reset the display.
INST XX.X MPG (Instantaneous Miles Per
Gallon):The fuel economy calculated for
your current driving conditions.
RANGE XXX MI:The approximate distance
you can drive before refueling.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 204for
more information.
You should reset the fuel information display every
time you refuel. To reset AVERAGE, use the
information up or down button to scroll to AVE
FUEL ECON and hold the reset button. RANGE
will automatically reset.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
This display gives you the status of many of
your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to
display driver personalization features and
warning/status messages. All messages will
appear in the DIC display, located at the bottom of
the instrument panel cluster.
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FRONT Lxx Rxx PSI:This feature shows the tire
pressure for the front left and right tires.
REAR Lxx Rxx PSI:This feature shows the tire
pressure for the rear left and right tires.
OIL LIFE:This feature shows the estimated oil
life remaining. SeeOil Life Indicator on page 224
for more information. To reset the engine oil
life system, seeEngine Oil Life System on
page 380. This only needs to be reset after you
have had the oil changed.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring
oil life, additional maintenance is recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 465and
Engine Oil on page 377for more information.
ENG/METRIC (English/Metric):This feature
allows you to switch the DIC displays between
English and Metric. Press the RESET button
to switch the display between English and Metric.
There will be an arrow next to the option that
is selected.DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem
detected in one of your vehicle’s systems.
You must then press RESET to clear the display
screen for further use. However, be sure to
take any message that appears on the display
screen seriously and remember that pressing the
RESET button will only make the message
disappear, not the problem.
DIC messages can also be displayed in English,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
ACTIVE
This message displays when the Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) is adjusting brake pressure to
help avoid a braking skid.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this message
displays, so adjust your driving accordingly.
The message may stay on for a few seconds after
the system stops adjusting brake pressure.
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NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?
This message displays when a keyless access
transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while
you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your
vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal
causing the keyless access system to be
jammed. The vehicle will remain in Acc. until off or
START has been pressed or ve minutes has
expired. If you turn the ignition off and you cannot
nd the keyless access transmitter, you will not
be able to restart the vehicle. The keyless access
transmitter needs to be inside of the vehicle in
order for the vehicle to start. SeeStarting
the Engine on page 89for more information.
OVER SPEED WARNING
This message displays when the vehicle speed
exceeds a certain limit as required by some export
countries. A chime sounds when this message
is displayed.
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message displays to inform you that the
brake pedal must be applied to start the vehicle.
Make sure you are pressing the brake pedal all the
way down.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
This message displays when the vehicle is
reducing engine power because the transmission
is being placed in gear under conditions that
may cause damage to the vehicle’s engine,
transmission, or ability to accelerate. 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.
RIGHT DOOR AJAR
This message displays anytime the engine is
running, the transmission is not in PARK (P),
and the passenger’s door is open or ajar. A chime
sounds if the vehicle’s speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h).
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SERVICE A/C
This message displays 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 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
If this message displays when you are driving,
stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Then start the engine again to reset the system.
If the message stays on, or comes back on again
while you are driving, your vehicle is in need of
service. See your dealer.
If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed,
the Traction Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak
®System will also be disabled. The
Driver Information Center will scroll three
messages: SERVICE ABS, SERVICE TRACTION
SYS, and SERVICE STABILITRAK, and the
anti-lock brake system and traction control warning
lights on the instrument panel cluster will beilluminated. SeeAnti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light on page 193andTraction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light on page 194. The driver can
acknowledge these messages by pressing the
RESET button three times. When the service
message is displayed, the computer controlled
systems will not assist the driver and you should
have the system repaired by your dealer as
soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
SERVICE AFS (Adaptive Forward
Lighting System) LAMPS
This message displays when the Adaptive
Forward Lighting System (AFS) is disabled and
needs service. See your dealer. SeeAdaptive
Forward Lighting System on page 167for more
information.
SERVICE ELECT (Electrical) SYSTEM
This message displays if an electrical problem has
occurred within the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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