2011 CADILLAC CTS ignition

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Replace Battery In Remote Key
This message displays when the
battery in the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) or keyless access transmitter
needs to be replaced. To replace
the battery, see“Battery
Replacement” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access)
on
page 2‑5or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) on page 2‑7.
Rotate Control To Off Position
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this message
displays when the ignition is in
ACC/ACCESSORY and the shift
lever has just been moved to
P (Park). The message displays as
a reminder to turn the ignition off. To
avoid draining the battery, make
sure the ignition is turned off before
leaving the vehicle.
Service Keyless Start System
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this message
displays when there is a problem
with this feature. See your dealer.
Lamp Messages
AFL (Adaptive Forward
Lighting) Lamps Need Service
This message displays when the
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
system is disabled and needs
service. See your dealer. See
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
on
page 6‑4for more information.
Automatic Light Control Off
This message displays when the
automatic headlamps are turned off.
Automatic Light Control On
This message displays when the
automatic headlamps are turned on.
Turn Signal On
This message displays as a
reminder to turn off the turn signal if
you drive the vehicle for more than
about 1.6 km (1 mile) with a turn
signal on. A multiple chime sounds
when this message displays.
Object Detection System
Messages
Parking Assist Off
If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,
after the vehicle has been started,
this message displays to remind the
driver that the URPA system has
been turned off. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message
and clear it from the DIC display. To
turn the URPA system back on, see
“Parking Assist” underDriver
Information Center (DIC)
on
page 5‑27. See Ultrasonic Parking
Assiston page 9‑42for more
information.

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Service Parking Assist
If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,
this message displays if there is a
problem with the URPA system. See
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
on
page 9‑42for more information.
See your dealer for service.
Ride Control System
Messages
All Wheel Drive Off
If the vehicle has the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system, this message
displays when there is a temporary
condition making the AWD system
unavailable. The vehicle will run in
2WD. This could be caused by:
.Loss of wheel or vehicle speed
.AWD system overheat
.Certain vehicle electrical
conditions This message turns off when the
above conditions are no longer
present and by resetting the
warning message.
To reset the warning message, turn
the ignition off and then back on
again after 30 seconds. If the
message stays on, see your dealer
right away. See
All-Wheel Drive
on
page 9‑32for more information.
Service All Wheel Drive
This message displays if a problem
occurs with the All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) system. The vehicle will run
in 2WD. This could be caused by:
.An electronics problem
.An AWD system oil overheat
.Worn out or overheated clutch
plates
.Various electrical issues
If this message appears, stop as
soon as possible and turn off the
ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message
on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again
when you begin driving, the system
needs service. See your dealer
right away.
Service Power Steering
This message displays 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. See
Steering
on
page 9‑4.
Service Stabilitrak
This message displays if there has
been a problem detected with the
StabiliTrak
®system. The TCS/
StabiliTrak warning light on the
instrument panel cluster also
comes on.

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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 then back on. If this
message still stays on or comes
back on again while you are driving,
the vehicle needs service. Have the
StabiliTrak system inspected by
your dealer as soon as possible.
SeeStabiliTrak System
on
page 9‑38for more information.
Service Suspension System
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Magnetic Ride
Control system. See Magnetic Ride
Control
on page 9‑39for more
information. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
Service Traction Control
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Control System (TCS). The TCS/
StabiliTrak warning light on the
instrument panel cluster also comes
on. When this message displays, the system will not limit wheel spin.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See
your dealer for service. See
Traction
Control System (TCS)
on
page 9‑37for more information.
Stabilitrak Competitive Mode
This message displays when the
Competitive Driving mode is
selected. When in this mode, the
Traction Control System (TCS) will
not be operating and the TCS/
StabiliTrak warning light will turn on.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See
“Competitive Driving Mode” under
Traction Control System (TCS)
on
page 9‑37for more information.
Stabilitrak Not Ready
This message may display after first
driving the vehicle and exceeding
30 km/h (19 mph) for 30 seconds.
The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light
on the instrument panel cluster also
comes on. The StabiliTrak system is
not functional until the message has
turned off. See StabiliTrak System
on page 9‑38for more information.
Stabilitrak Off
This message displays when you
turn off StabiliTrak, or when the
stability control has been
automatically disabled. The TCS/
StabiliTrak warning light on the
instrument panel cluster also
comes on.
To realize the full benefits of the
stability enhancement system, you
should normally leave StabiliTrak
on. To turn the StabiliTrak system
on or off, seeStabiliTrak System
on
page 9‑38.
There are several conditions that
can cause this message to appear.
.One condition is overheating,
which could occur if StabiliTrak
activates continuously for an
extended period of time.
.The message also displays if the
brake system warning light is on.
See Brake System Warning
Light on page 5‑22.

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Start Aborted By Theft
Deterrent
This message displays if there is a
communication problem between
the keyless access system and the
vehicle. The vehicle cannot be
started when this message displays.
See your dealer for service.
Theft Attempted
This message displays if the
theft-deterrent system has detected
a break-in attempt while you were
away from the vehicle. See
Anti-Theft Alarm System
on
page 2‑23for more information.
Service Vehicle Messages
Service A/C System
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 Vehicle Soon
This message displays when a
non-emissions related malfunction
occurs. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Messages
Service Tire Monitor System
This message displays if a part on
the Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
then remains on during the same
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
Light
on page 5‑25. Several
conditions may cause this message
to appear. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation
on page 10‑77for
more information. If the warning
comes on and stays on, there may
be a problem with the TPMS. See
your dealer.
Tire Learning Active
This message displays when the
Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) is re-learning the tire
positions on the vehicle. The tire
positions must be re-learned after
rotating the tires or after replacing a
tire or sensor. See Tire Rotation
on
page 10‑81, Tire Pressure Monitor
Systemon page 10‑76, and Tire
Pressureon page 10‑74for more
information.
Tire Low Add Air To Tire
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle’s tires is low. This message
also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT
FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT
REAR to indicate the location of the
low tire.
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light
on page 5‑25.

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If a tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as you
can. Inflate the tires by adding air
until the tire pressure is equal to the
values shown on the Tire Loading
Information label. SeeTires
on
page 10‑66, Vehicle Load Limitson
page 9‑11, and Tire Pressureon
page 10‑74.
If the vehicle does not have a spare
tire, the message will display “Use
Inflator Kit in Trunk”. Use the inflator
kit to inflate the tires to the correct
pressure. See Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
on page 10‑92for
more information.
More than one tire pressure
message can be received at a time.
To read the other messages, press
the set/reset button.
The DIC display also shows the tire
pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
on
page 5‑27.
Transmission Messages
Differential Hot, Reduce Speed
(CTS-V Only)
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the differential fluid
temperature exceeds 150°C
(300°F). Driving aggressively or at
high speeds can cause the
differential fluid temperature to be
higher than normal. If this message
appears, you may continue to drive
at a slower speed. If you have been
operating the vehicle under normal
driving conditions, the vehicle may
need service. See your dealer for an
inspection.
To acknowledge the message,
press
V. The message reappears
and a chime sounds every
two minutes until this condition
changes. If you do not clear the
message, it will remain on until the
condition changes.
Service Transmission
This message displays when there
is a problem with the vehicle's
transmission. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
Shift To Park (Automatic
Transmission Only)
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this message
displays if the vehicle is not in
P (Park) while the engine is being
turned off. The vehicle will be in
ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the shift
lever is moved to P (Park), the
ignition needs to be turned off. If the
ignition is not turned off, the vehicle
will remain in ACC/ACCESSORY.
To avoid draining the battery, turn
the ignition to off before leaving the
vehicle.

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Entering the Feature
Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on.To avoid excessive drain on the
battery, it is recommended that
the headlamps are turned off.
2. Press the customization button to enter the feature
settings menu.
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are customization
features that allow you to program
settings to the vehicle:
Display In English
This feature will only display if a
language other than English has
been set. This feature allows for
changing the language of the DIC
messages back to English.
Press the customization button until
the Press
VTo Display In English
screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to
select English as the language in
which all DIC messages will appear.
Display Language
This feature allows you to select the
language in which the DIC
messages will appear.
Press the customization button until
the Display Language screen
appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button once to access
the settings for this feature. Then
press the menu up/down button to
scroll through the following settings:
English (default):
All messages
will appear in English.
Deutsch: All messages will appear
in German.
Italiano: All messages will appear
in Italian.
Francais: All messages will appear
in French.
Espanol: All messages will appear
in Spanish. Portugese:
All messages will
appear in Portugese.
Arabic: All messages will appear in
Arabic.
Chinese: All messages will appear
in Chinese.
Japanese: All messages will
appear in Japanese.
No Change: No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/
reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
Auto Door Lock
This feature allows you to select
when the vehicle's doors will
automatically lock. See Automatic
Door Locks
on page 2‑15for more
information.

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Press the customization button until
Auto Door Lock appears on the DIC
display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the menu up/
down button to scroll through the
following settings:
Shift Out Of Park (default on
Automatic Transmission)
(Automatic Transmission Only):
The vehicle's doors automatically
lock when the doors are closed and
the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
At Vehicle Speed (default on
Manual Transmission):The
vehicle's doors automatically lock
when the vehicle speed is above
5 mph (8 km/h) for three seconds.
No Change: No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/
reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC. Auto Door Unlock
This feature allows you to select
whether or not the door(s) will
automatically unlock. It also allows
you to select which doors and when
they will automatically unlock. See
Automatic Door Locks
on
page 2‑15for more information.
Press the customization button until
Auto Door Unlock appears on the
DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the
menu up/down button to scroll
through the following settings:
Off: None of the doors will
automatically unlock.
Driver Only At Off: Only the driver
door will unlock when the ignition is
turned off.
All At Off (default on Manual
Transmission): All of the doors will
unlock when the ignition is
turned off. All In Park (default on Automatic
Transmission) (Automatic
Transmission Only):
All of the
doors will unlock when the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park).
No Change: No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/
reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
Remote Door Lock Feedback
This feature allows you to select the
type of feedback you will receive
when locking the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or
keyless access transmitter, or when
the vehicle is automatically locked
using the Keyless Locking feature.
You will not receive feedback when
locking the vehicle with the
transmitter if the doors are open.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
on
page 2‑5or Remote Keyless Entry
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To select a setting, press the set/
reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
Keyless Locking
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this feature allows
you to select whether the doors
automatically lock during normal
vehicle exit. When the ignition is
turned off and all doors become
closed, the vehicle will determine
how many keyless access
transmitters remain in the vehicle
interior. If at least one keyless
access transmitter has been
removed from the interior of the
vehicle, the doors will lock after
several seconds.
For example, if there are two
keyless access transmitters in the
vehicle and one is removed, the
other will be locked in. The keyless
access transmitter locked in the
vehicle can still be used to start the
vehicle or unlock the doors,
if needed. A person approaching the
outside of the locked vehicle withoutan authorized keyless access
transmitter, however, will not be able
to open the door, even with a
transmitter in the vehicle. See the
Keyless Access information for
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
on
page 2‑5or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access)
on page 2‑7for more
information.
You may temporarily disable the
keyless locking feature by pressing
the door unlock switch for
three seconds on an open door.
Keyless locking will then remain
disabled until a door lock switch is
pressed or until the power mode
transitions from the off power mode.
To select whether the horn sounds
or the lights flash when the vehicle
is locked, see “Remote Door Lock”
earlier in this section. Press the customization button until
Keyless Locking appears on the
DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the
menu up/down button to scroll
through the following settings:
Off (default):
The keyless locking
feature will be disabled.
On: The keyless locking feature will
be enabled.
The doors will automatically lock
several seconds after you turn the
ignition off, remove a keyless
access transmitter from the interior
of the vehicle, and close all of the
doors.
No Change: No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/
reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.