2016 CADILLAC CT6 display

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152 Instruments and Controls This message may also be
displayed if there is a problem with
the StabiliTrak system. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 217 .
FORWARD COLLISION
ALERT OFF This message displays when the
Forward Collision Alert has been
turned off.
FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED
CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the
camera is blocked. The Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB), Forward
Collision Alert (FCA), Front
Automatic Braking (FAB), Lane
Keep Assist (LKA), and Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) features
will not operate. Cleaning the
outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror may correct the
issue. LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF This message indicates that the
driver has turned the Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane
Change Alert (LCA) systems off.
LANE KEEPING ASSIST
UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system is
temporarily unavailable. The LKA
system does not need service.
This message could be due to the
camera being blocked. Clean the
outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror.
REAR AUTO BRAKE/PARK
ASSIST OFF This message displays when the
Parking Assist system has been
turned off or when there is a
temporary condition causing the
system to be disabled. REAR AUTO BRAKE AND
PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE This message displays when
attempting to activate the parking
and backing features of the Driver
Assistance System when they are
temporarily unavailable. The system
does not need service.
This can occur under the following
conditions:
.
The radar is not clean. Keep the
radar sensors free of mud, dirt,
snow, ice, and slush. Clean the
entire front and/or rear of the
vehicle. For cleaning
instructions, see Exterior
Care 0 333 .
.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the radar object detection or
camera performance.
See Driver Assistance
Systems 0 230 .
SERVICE AUTOMATIC
COLLISION PREP
If this message displays, take the
vehicle to your dealer to repair the
system. Adaptive Cruise Control

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Instruments and Controls 153(ACC), Forward Collision Alert
(FCA), and/or the Front Automatic
Braking (FAB) System may not
work. Do not use these systems
until the vehicle has been repaired.
SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST
SYSTEM If this message displays, take the
vehicle to your dealer to repair the
system.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Front
Automatic Braking (FAB),
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing, Lane Keep Assist (LKA),
and/or Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) may not work. Do not use
these systems until the vehicle has
been repaired.
SERVICE FRONT CAMERA
If this message remains on after
continued driving, the vehicle needs
service. Take the vehicle to your
dealer. Do not use the Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB), Forward
Collision Alert (FCA), Front Automatic Braking (FAB), Lane
Keep Assist (LKA), and Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) features.
SERVICE NIGHT VISION
SYSTEM The Night Vision system needs
service. See your dealer.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a
problem with the Parking Assist
system. Do not use this system to
help you park. See your dealer for
service.
SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE
AND PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a
problem with the parking and
backing features of the Driver
Assistance System. Do not use this
system to help park or back the
vehicle. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE SIDE DETECTION
SYSTEM
If this message remains on after
continued driving, the vehicle needs
service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA),
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
features will not work.
SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane
Change Alert (LCA), and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are
disabled either because the sensor
is blocked and cannot detect
vehicles in the blind zone, or the
vehicle is passing through an open
area, such as the desert, where
there is insufficient data for
operation. This message may also
activate during heavy rain or due to
road spray. The vehicle does not
need service. For cleaning, see
"Washing the Vehicle" under
Exterior Care 0 333 .
TAKE STEERING
If LKA does not detect active driver
steering, an alert and chime may be
provided. Move the steering wheel
to dismiss. See Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0 248 .

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154 Instruments and Controls
Ride Control System
Messages SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE This message displays when there
is a problem with the AWD system.
This message could be set by a
number of issues, such as:
.
A vehicle or an AWD system
electronics problem.
.
Various vehicle electrical issues.
.
Worn out or overheated AWD
clutch plates.
.
Loss of fluids.
Some of these issues may require
service of the AWD system.
If this message appears, stop when
it is safe to do so and turn off the
ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message
on the DIC display. If the message
does not appear, it is not necessary
to take the vehicle to your dealer. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak system.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 217 .
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Control System (TCS). See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 217 .
TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has
been turned off. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 217 .
TRACTION CONTROL ON
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has
been turned on. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 217 . Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. See
your dealer for service.
Safety Belt Messages AUTOMATIC SEATBELT
TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening
System, if equipped, becomes
unavailable. This could be caused
by a temporary condition. If the
message continues to display, see
your dealer.
SERVICE AUTOMATIC
SEATBELT TIGHTENING
SYSTEM
If this message displays, take the
vehicle to your dealer to repair the
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening
System, if equipped.

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Instruments and Controls 155
Security Messages THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering
system. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service. Steering System
Messages ACTION REQUIRED TURN
STEERING WHEEL START
VEHICLE AGAIN This message displays to indicate
that the steering column lock device
was unable to unlock the column,
and the engine did not start. If this
happens, immediately turn the
steering wheel from side to side.
If that does not unlock the steering
column, turn the ignition off, and
then open the driver door. Then turn
the vehicle back on and turn the
steering wheel from side to side for
about 15 seconds. The steering
column must be turned to each side
immediately after pressing ENGINE
START/STOP to help the steering
column lock device unlock the
column. In some situations it may
take significant force. This situation
may be avoided by straightening the
front wheels before turning off the
engine. SERVICE ACTIVE STEERING
SYSTEM This message displays when there
may be a problem with Active Rear
Steer system. The rear wheels may
be locked at current position and the
driver may experience a small
steering wheel correction for the
vehicle going forward. If the problem
persists for the next ignition cycle,
see your dealer for service.
SERVICE STEERING
COLUMN LOCK This message displays when a
problem with the steering column
lock device has been detected. See
your dealer for service.
STEERING COLUMN LOCKED This message displays when the
steering column is locked with the
engine running. It is normal for the
steering column to be locked during
a remote start. The steering column
should unlock after the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP are
pressed.

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156 Instruments and Controls
Starting the Vehicle
Messages PRESS BRAKE TO START This message is displayed when
attempting to start the vehicle
without first pressing the brake
pedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the pushbutton start
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0 309 . TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 309 .
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the 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 0 137 .
If a tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as
possible. Inflate the tires by adding
air until the tire pressure is equal to
the values shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tires
0 299 , Vehicle Load Limits 0 198 ,
and Tire Pressure 0 306 . More than one tire pressure
message can appear at a time. The
DIC also shows the tire pressure
values. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 140 .
Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a
problem with the transmission. See
your dealer.
SHIFT DENIED This message displays when using
Manual Mode and attempting to shift
to a gear not appropriate for the
vehicle speed and engine
revolutions per minute (rpm). See
Manual Mode 0 212 .
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the
transmission needs to be shifted to
P (Park). This may appear when
turning the ignition off if the vehicle
is not in P (Park).

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Instruments and Controls 157TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE
ENGINE This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission fluid in
the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool. This
message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE This message displays when ice
conditions are possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
This message is displayed when the
vehicle speed is greater than the set
speed. See "Speed Warning" under
Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 140 . Washer Fluid Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID This message may display when the
washer fluid level is low. Fill the
windshield washer reservoir as soon
as possible. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 265 for
the location of the windshield
washer reservoir. Also, see Washer
Fluid 0 281 .
Window Messages OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/
PASSENGER WINDOW This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle's battery has been
recharged or disconnected, you will
need to program each front window
for the express-up feature to work.
See Power Windows 0 52 .Vehicle
Personalization Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
To access the
personalization menu:
1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home
Page of the infotainment
system display.
2. Touch the desired feature to
display a list of available
options.
3. Touch to select the desired
feature setting.
4. Touch
S Back to exit or move
backward in a menu.

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158 Instruments and Controls Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.
Time and Date
.
Language (Language)
.
Valet Mode
.
Radio
.
Vehicle
.
Bluetooth
.
Apple CarPlay
.
Android Auto
.
Voice
.
TouchPad
.
Display
.
Rear Camera
.
Return to Factory Settings
.
Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0 113 . Language (Language) Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition will reflect the selected
language.
Valet Mode (If Equipped) This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the
keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the
confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to
go back to the previous menu.
Radio
Select and the following may
display:
.
Manage Favorites .
Number of Favorites Shown
.
Audible Touch Feedback
.
Bose Audio Pilot
.
Maximum Start Up Volume
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See “ Manage Favorites ” in
“ Settings ” under “ Radio ” in the
infotainment manual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Touch to set the number of favorites
to display.
Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system
will automatically adjust the number
of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Bose Audio Pilot
This feature adjusts the volume
based on the noise in the vehicle.
See “ Bose AudioPilot Noise

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Instruments and Controls 159Compensation Technology ” under
“ Infotainment System Settings ” in
the infotainment manual.
Select Off or On.
Maximum Start Up Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater
than this level, the volume is
adjusted to this level.
To set the maximum startup volume,
touch + or − to increase or
decrease.
Vehicle Select and the following may
display:
.
Climate and Air Quality
.
Collision/Detection Systems
.
Comfort and Convenience
.
Lighting
.
Power Door Locks
.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
.
Auto Fan Speed
.
Air Quality Sensor
.
Auto Heated Seats
.
Auto Defog
.
Auto Rear Defog
.
Ionizer
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the auto fan
speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Air Quality Sensor
This allows for selection of air
quality sensor operation at high or
low sensitivity.
Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High
Sensitivity. Auto Heated Seats
When enabled, this feature will
automatically activate heated seats
at the level required by the interior
temperature. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 64 .
Select Off or On.
Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will
automatically react to temperature
and humidity conditions that may
cause fogging.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
If equipped, this allows the Auto
Rear Defog to be turned on or off.
This feature will automatically turn
on the rear window defogger when it
is cold outside.
Select Off or On.