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CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G Owners Manual Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
The traction control system
warning light should come
on brie�y when the
engine is started.
If the warning light does not come on then, have it �xed
so it w

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CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G Owners Manual Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
A computer system called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes

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CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G Owners Manual If the Light is Flashing
The following can prevent more serious damage to your
vehicle:
Reduce vehicle speed.
Avoid hard accelerations.
Avoid steep uphill grades.
If you are towing a trailer, redu

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CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G Owners Manual Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have
or might begin programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
i

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CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G Owners Manual When the SBZA system is turned off, the DIC will display
the SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF message
as a reminder that the system has been turned off. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-75andSi

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CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G Owners Manual DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem detected
in one of your vehicle’s systems.
You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the
screen for further use. To clear

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CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G Owners Manual To read the other messages that may have been sent
at the same time, press the set/reset button. If a tire
pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as
you can. Have the tire pressures checked

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CADILLAC DTS 2008 1.G Owners Manual 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/retailer for