2010 CADILLAC DTS warning lights

Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead consoleon the headliner and in the rear door opening. Theselamps come on automatically when any door is openedand it is dark outside.
For manual operation, press the button to turn them on.Press it again to turn them off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shutoff 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
Footwell Lamps
For vehicles with footwell lamps, they are located underthe instrument panel and at the rear of the frontseats. These lamps provide soft light to the front andrear floor areas. They dim with the instrument panelcluster lights.
Footwell lighting brightness can be adjusted with theinstrument panel brightness control located belowthe exterior lamps control. SeeInstrument PanelBrightness on page 4-31. The footwell lights will turn offbefore the instrument panel lights are at their lowestlevel of brightness.
Battery Load Management
This feature monitors the vehicle’s electrical load anddetermines when the battery is in a heavy dischargecondition. During times of high electrical loading,the engine may idle at a higher revolutions per minute(rpm) setting than normal to make sure the batterycharges. High electrical loads may occur when severalof the following are on: headlamps, high beams, foglamps, rear window defogger, the climate control fan athigh speeds, heated seats and engine cooling fans.
If the battery continues to discharge, even withthe engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electricalloads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs,the rear window defogger may take slightly longerto clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warmas they usually do and the climate control fan may cutback to a lower speed. For more battery savinginformation, see “Battery Saver Active Message” underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gages can signal that something iswrong before it becomes serious enough to causean expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention tothe warning lights and gages could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there might be or there isa problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Somewarning lights come on briefly when the engine is startedto indicate they are working.
Gages can indicate when there might be or there is aproblem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gagesand warning lights work together to indicate a problemwith the vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays onwhile driving, or when one of the gages shows therecould be a problem, check the section that explains whatto do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to dorepairs can be costly and even dangerous.
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has the passenger sensing system.SeePassenger Sensing System on page 2-67forimportant safety information. The overhead console hasa passenger airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag statusindicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for onand off, for several seconds as a system check.
If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from adistance, if equipped, you may not see the system check.
Then, after several more seconds, the status indicatorwill light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol,to let you know the status of the right front passengerfrontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags.
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passengerairbag status indicator, it means that the right frontpassenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impactairbag are enabled (may inflate).
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passengerairbag status indicator, it means that the passengersensing system has turned off the right front passengerfrontal and seat-mounted side impact airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer/retailer for service.
{WARNING:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 4-50
for more information, including important safety
information.
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Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realisticfollowing distances eliminates a lot of unnecessarybraking. That means better braking and longer brake life.
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven,brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakesare pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down.If the engine stops, there will still be some power brakeassist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Oncethe power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop andthe brake pedal will be harder to push.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affectvehicle performance. SeeAccessories and Modificationson page 6-3.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that helps prevent abraking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins todrive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motoror clicking noise might be heard while this test is goingon, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedalmoves a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem withABS, this warning lightstays on. SeeAntilockBrake System (ABS)Warning Light onpage 4-53.
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here is whathappens with ABS:
A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down.If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheeland at both rear wheels.
ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, asrequired, faster than any driver could. This can helpthe driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As the brakes are applied, the computer keepsreceiving updates on wheel speed and controls brakingpressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to geta foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stoppingdistance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you,there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if thatvehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enoughroom up ahead to stop, even with ABS.
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Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47LampsCornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Footwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26LATCH System for Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45LightingEntry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31LightsAirbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Lights (cont.)Highbeam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-60StabiliTrak®Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56Traction Control System (TCS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18Lockout Switch, Valet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18LocksCentral Door Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45LumbarMassaging Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Lumbar Controls, Rear Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46WarningsDIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Safety and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivWheelsAlignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64Where to Put the Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
WindshieldWasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44Wiper Blades, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97Wiper Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15Wiper Activated Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
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XM Radio Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107XM™ Satellite RadioAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
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