2014 Cadillac CTS Display and Screen Warning Messages Guide

2014 Cadillac CTS Display and Screen Warning Messages Guide

The 2014 Cadillac CTS is the epitome of luxury and innovation in cars, combining cutting-edge technology, performance, and style seamlessly. A sophisticated display screen, which acts as the control centre for a plethora of features that take the driving experience to previously unheard-of levels, is at the center of this automotive masterpiece. The 2014 Cadillac CTS display screen is more than just a digital interface; it’s a conduit of connectivity, ensuring that every journey is not only smoothly guided but also enhanced with a symphony of personalized settings and notifications, making every drive an enthralling blend of luxury and technological prowess. Features like intuitive navigation prompts and real-time vehicle diagnostics are just a few examples of how the screen works. Come along for an enthralling investigation of the fascinating interaction between form and function in the 2014 Cadillac CTS, where the display screen opens up a portal to an extraordinary driving experience.

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Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) provides the status of many vehicle systems. The DIC displays warning/ status messages. The DIC display is at the bottom of the instrument cluster. The DIC buttons are on the instrument panel next to the steering wheel.

The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC displays the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off.

The top line of the DIC display shows the DIC information. The bottom line shows the compass.

The compass is displayed in the trip/ fuel menus and in some vehicle information menus.

If a problem is detected, a warning message appears on the display. All
messages should be taken seriously; clearing the message does not correct the problem.

DIC Operation and Displays

Press the DIC buttons to access the different displays.

(Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays.
See “Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items” following for more information.

(Vehicle Information): Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. See “Vehicle Information Display Menu Items” following for more information.

U (Customization): Press to scroll through each of the customization features. See Vehicle Personalization for more information.

(Set/Reset): Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge and clear DIC warning messages.

(Menu Up/Down): Press to scroll up and down the menu items.

Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to display the following menu items:

Odometer
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometres (km) or miles (mi).

Trip A or Trip B
Displays the current distance travelled since the last reset
for each trip odometer in either kilometres (km) or miles (mi). Both odometers can be used at the same time. Reset each trip odometer to zero by pressing and holding the set/reset button when Trip A or Trip B is displayed.

Fuel Range
Displays the approximate remaining kilometres (km) or miles (mi) you can drive without refilling the fuel tank. This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and changes if the driving conditions change. For example, freeway driving may produce better fuel economy than city driving with frequent stops, so the range would adjust for that.

Once the range drops below about 48 km (30 mi) remaining, the display shows Low Range.

If the fuel is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message displays. See “Fuel Level Low” under Fuel System Messages for more information.

AVG (Average) Economy
Displays the approximate average liters per 100 kilometres (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). The calculation is based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this display was reset. Press the set/reset button to reset to zero.

Timer
Can be used to measure time. For example, timing how long it takes to travel from one point to another. To access the timer, press the trip/fuel button until Timer 00:00:00 displays.
To turn on the timer, press the set/reset button.
To turn off the timer, press the set/reset button again. The timer displays the end timing value.

To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button.

Inst (Instantaneous) Economy
Displays the current fuel economy in either liter per 100 kilometres
(L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number changes frequently as driving conditions change. It cannot be reset.

AVG (Average) Speed
Displays the average speed of the vehicle in either kilometres per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This calculation is based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this display. Press the set/reset button to reset to zero.

Speedometer
Displays a digital speedometer in the DIC. The speed displays in either kilometres per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). To change the units from English to metric, see “Units” later in this section.

Blank Display
This display shows no information.

Vehicle Information Display Menu Items
(Vehicle Information): Press to display the following menu items:
Oil Life Remaining
If the vehicle has this display, it shows the estimated oil life remaining. If you see 99% Oil Life Remaining on the display, that means that 99% of the current oil life remains.

When the oil life is depleted, the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays. Change the oil as soon as possible. Additional maintenance is also recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule and Engine Oil.

The Oil Life must be reset after each oil change. Avoid accidental resetting of the Oil Life system.

It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, See the Engine Oil Life System. The system is reset when 100%displays. Units Select to display English or metric units of measure. Press the set/reset button to select when units are displayed.

Parking Assist
If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between On or Off. The URPA system automatically turns back on after each vehicle starts. When the URPA system is turned off and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the DIC displays the PARKING ASSIST OFF message as a reminder that the system has been turned off. See Object Detection System Messages and Ultrasonic Parking Assist.

Tire Pressure
Tire pressure is displayed in the DIC for each tire in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays Front Tire kPa (PSI) Left ## Right ##. Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays Rear Tire kPa (PSI) Left ## Right ##.

If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message to add air to a specific tire display. See Tire Pressure  and

Tire Messages

Battery Voltage
This display shows the current battery voltage. The vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may fluctuate when viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal.

If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the charging system light illuminates, and/or the DIC displays a message. See Charging System Light on Battery Voltage and Charging Messages and Battery Load Management.

Side Blind Zone Alert
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, the system will be turned on. If you choose OFF, the system will be turned off. 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 Object Detection System Messages and Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

Calibrate Compass
The vehicle may have this feature. The compass can be manually calibrated. To calibrate the compass through the DIC, see Compass.

Change Compass Zone
The vehicle may have this feature. To change the compass zone through the DIC.

Trans (Transmission) Temp (Temperature) (CTS-V Only)
This display shows the transmission fluid temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

Oil Pressure (CTS-V Only)
This display shows the oil pressure in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi).

Lateral Acceleration (CTS-V Only)
Lateral Acceleration measures the force of a turn or corner. For example, when turning right, it forces to the left. This gauge
displays the “g” force from 0.0 g to 2.0 g.

Blank Display
This display shows no information.

DIC Compass
The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.

The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V (Set/Reset).

Vehicle Messages

Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.

The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing (Set/Reset).

Battery Voltage and Charging Messages

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping below expected levels. The battery-saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that may be noticeable.

At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed.
It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. You can monitor the battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the vehicle information button until the Battery Voltage is displayed.

BATTERY VOLTS LOW
This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained.

If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge while driving but may take a few hours to do so. Consider using an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after returning home or arriving at a final destination. Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

If this message appears while driving or after starting the vehicle
and stays on, have it checked immediately to determine the cause
of this problem.

To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, reduce the load on
the electrical system by turning off the accessories.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. Monitor the battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the vehicle information button until the Battery Voltage is displayed.

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and
battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical system
checked by your dealer. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument cluster. See Charging
System Light.

Brake System Messages

PARK BRAKE RELEASED
For vehicles with the electric parking brake, this message displays when the parking brake has been released from the set position.
See the electric parking brake information under Parking Brake (Manual).

PARK BRAKE SET
For vehicles with the electric parking brake, this message displays when the parking brake has been applied to the set position. See the electric
parking brake information under Parking Brake (Manual).

PRESS THE BRAKE TO START THE ENGINE (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this message displays if
 you try to start the engine without having the brake pressed. The
brake needs to be pressed when starting the engine. See Ignition
Positions (Keyless Access) or Ignition Positions (Key Access).

RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH
For vehicles with the electric parking brake, this message displays if the switch is pulled while the vehicle is moving. See the electric parking brake information under Parking Brake (Manual)  or Parking Brake (Electric).

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light may also be displayed on the instrument cluster. See Brake System Warning Light and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light. Stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message displays immediately or again after you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your dealer as soon as possible. See Antilock Brake System (ABS).

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays, while the ignition is on when the brake fluid
level is low. The brake system warning light on the instrument
panel cluster also comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on
This message may also be displayed for other brake system problems. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.

SERVICE PARK BRAKE
For vehicles with the electric parking brake, this message displays if a problem is detected with the electric parking brake system. See your dealer for service.

STEP ON THE BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK THE BRAKE
For vehicles with the electric parking brake, this message displays if you try to release the park brake system without first pressing the brake
pedal. See the electric parking brake information under Parkin Brake (Manual) or Parking Brake (Electric).

Compass Messages

CALIBRATING DRIVE IN CIRCLES
This message is displayed when calibrating the compass. Drive the
vehicle in circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration. See Compass for more information.

CALIBRATION COMPLETE
This message displays when the compass calibration is complete.

Cruise Control Messages

Cruise Control Messages
CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (KM/H)
This message is displayed whenever the cruise control is set. 

Door Ajar Messages

DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the driver’s door is not closed completely. Close the door completely.

HOOD OPEN
This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open. Close the hood completely.

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the driver-side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely.

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the passenger side front door is not
closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely.

REAR ACCESS OPEN (Wagon)
This message displays when the liftgate is not closed completely.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed completely.

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the passenger side rear door is not
closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely.

TRUNK OPEN(Sedan and Coupe)
This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make
sure that the trunk is closed completely.

Engine Cooling System Messages

ENGINE HOT A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) OFF
This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.

See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can
continue to drive the vehicle.

If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

When this message is displayed, it means that service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer. See Maintenance Schedule..
When you reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message by
clearing it from the display, you still must reset the engine oil life system separately. For more information on
resetting the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System 

ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message displays if the oil level in the vehicle is low. Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level.
You may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message clears.

If the oil is not low and this message continues to be displayed, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. This message clears itself after 10 seconds, until the next ignition cycle.

OIL PRESSURE LOW  STOP ENGINE
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine oil pressure is low.
The oil pressure light may also appear on the instrument cluster.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from
driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed. This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message is displayed when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced. 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 maximum 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.

Fuel System Messages

FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible.

A chime may sound when this message is displayed.

TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to ensure that it is on and tightened properly.

Key and Lock Messages

ACCESSORY MODE ACTIVE
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this message displays when the accessory mode is active. See Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access)  or Ignition Positions (Key Access)

ELECTRONIC KEY ALREADY KNOWN
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this message displays if
you try to match a transmitter that has already been learned. See the
Keyless Access information for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 

ELECTRONIC KEY NOT DETECTED
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this message displays
if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a transmitter when you
have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed.
The following conditions may cause this message to appear:

• Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory power outlet on the center console is causing interference. Examples of these devices are cell phones and cell phone chargers, two-way radios, power inverters, or similar items. Try moving the RKE transmitter away from these devices when starting the vehicle. In addition, PDA devices and remote garage and gate openers may also generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) that may interfere with the RKE transmitter. Do not carry the RKE transmitter in the same pocket or bag as these devices. are cell phones and cell phone chargers, two-way radios, power inverters, or similar items. Try moving the RKE transmitter away from these devices when starting the vehicle. In addition, PDA devices and remote garage and gate openers may also generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) that may interfere with the RKE transmitter. Do not carry the RKE transmitter in the same pocket or bag as these devices.
• The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference
  (EMI). Some locations, such as airports, automatic toll booths, and some gas stations have EMI fields that may interfere with the RKE transmitter.

.If moving the transmitter to different locations within the vehicle does not help, place the transmitter in the center console transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle and then start the vehicle.

• The vehicle’s battery voltage is low. The battery voltage must be above 10 volts for the RKE transmitter to be detected properly.

ELECTRONIC KEY NOT DETECTED RESTART ALLOWED
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this message displays
when the RKE transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while
you are trying to turn the ignition off.

The vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the
Keyless Access system to be jammed. If you have the RKE
transmitter with you, get out of the vehicle and lock the doors. If you do not have the RKE transmitter with you, you will be able to start the
vehicle again within five minutes, or after the vehicle’s content
theft-deterrent system is armed. 

LEARN DELAY ACTIVE WAIT XX MIN (MINUTES)
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this message displays
when matching new transmitters to the vehicle. See the Keyless Access
information for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)  Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Key Access) 

MAXIMUM # ELECTRONIC KEYS LEARNED
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this message displays when the maximum number of transmitters has been learned. See the Keyless Access information for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access).

PRESS THE START CONTROL TO LEARN KEYS
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this message displays when matching new transmitters to the vehicle. See the Keyless Access information for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)  Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access).

READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY # X
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this message is displayed while matching new transmitters to the vehicle. See the Keyless Access information for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)  Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access).

REPLACE THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE KEY
This message is displayed when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, see “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)  Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access.

ROTATE CONTROL TO OFF POSITION
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this 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 equipped with 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)  for more information.

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off.

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON
This message is displayed 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 mi) with a turn signal on. Multiple chimes sound when this message is displayed.

Object Detection System Messages

PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE THE OWNER’S MANUAL
If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if something is interfering with the park assist system. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist for more information.

PARKING ASSIST OFF
After the vehicle has been started, this message displays to remind the driver that the URPA system has been turned off. This message also displays when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist. Press the set/ reset button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display.

SERVICE PARKING ASSIST
This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist for more information. See your dealer for service.

SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM
If this message appears, both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system. If these displays remain on after continued driving, the system needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer.

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF
This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off.

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone.
The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see Exterior

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 the warning message is reset.

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,

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 overheats
• 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 still displays 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
bassist 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. 

SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there has been a problem detected with the StabiliTrak® system. The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument cluster also comes on.

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 and 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. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control.

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with the Magnetic Ride
Control system. 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 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/Electronic Stability Control

STABILITRAK COMPETITIVE MODE
This message is displayed 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.

STABILITRAK NOT READY
This message may be displayed after the first driving the vehicle and exceeding 30 km/h (19 mph) for 30 seconds.

The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument cluster also comes on. The StabiliTrak system is not functional until the message is turned off.

Electronic Stability Control 

STABILITRAK OFF
This message displays when you turn off StabiliTrak, or when the stability control system has been automatically disabled. The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument cluster also comes on.  To realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system, you should normally leave StabiliTrak on. To turn StabiliTrak on or off, see Traction Control/Electronic Stability.

Several conditions can cause this message to appear:

• If there is overheating, it could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period.
• If the brake system warning light is on. See Brake System Warning Light
• If the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions.
• If an engine or vehicle-related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. See your dealer.

The message turns off as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present.

SUSPENSION MODE SPORT (CTS-V ONLY)
This message will be displayed when sport mode is selected using
the Magnetic Ride Control button in the center of the instrument panel. See Magnetic Ride Control.

SUSPENSION MODE TOUR (CTS-V ONLY)
This message will be displayed when the touring mode is selected using the Magnetic Ride Control button in the center of the instrument panel. See Magnetic Ride Control.

TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the traction control system has been turned off.

Airbag System Messages

SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system.
Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. See Airbag
Readiness Light for more information.

Security Messages

SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key.

A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however, you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine. See Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)or Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) 

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 Vehicle Alarm System  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 of the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tyre pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
Light Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation for 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 tyre positions must be re-learned after rotating the tyres or after replacing a tyre or sensor.
information.

TYRE LOW ADD AIR TO TYRE
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 tyre.

The low tyre pressure warning light will also come on.
If a tyre 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 and Loading Information label.

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  More than one tyre 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.

Transmission Messages

DIFFERENTIAL HOT, REDUCE SPEED (CTS-V ONLY)
This message displays a chime sound 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 equipped with 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 off before leaving the vehicle.

SPORT MODE
This message displays when the vehicle is in sport mode. The
 transmission gear position will also be displayed when DSC is in use.

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the transmission fluid in the vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is removed.

Vehicle Speed Messages

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message displays when the vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h (80 mph) because the vehicle detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering or magnetic ride control systems. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

Washer Fluid Messages

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
This message displays when the vehicle is low on windshield washer
fluid. Refill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible.
See Washer Fluid for more information.

Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle customization allows certain features to be programmed for one preferred setting.

Only the customization options available will be displayed on the DIC.
The default settings were preset when the vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed.

The customization preferences are automatically recalled. To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. 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. Instruments..
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 V To 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.
• Portuguese: All messages will appear in Portuguese.
• Arabic: All messages will appear in Arabic.
• Chinese: All messages will appear in Chinese.
• Japanese: All messages will appear in Japanese.
• Russian: All messages will appear in Russian.

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.

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 8 km/h (5 mph) 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.

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) 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 (Keyless Access) or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) or “Keyless Locking” later in this section for more information.

Press the customization button until the Remote 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.

Off: There will be no feedback when you press the lock button on the transmitter.

Lights Only: The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the transmitter.

Horn Only: The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the transmitter.

Horn & Lights (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button is pressed again within five seconds of the previous command.

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 Unlock Feedback
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or when the vehicle is automatically unlocked using the Keyless Unlock feature. You will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)  or “Keyless Unlock” later in this section for more information.

Press the customization button until Remote 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.

Lights Off: The exterior lamps will not flash when you press the unlock button on the transmitter.

Lights On (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the transmitter.

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.

Exit Lighting
This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF.

Press the customization button until Exit Lighting 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: The exterior lamps will not turn on.
• 10 Seconds (default): The exterior lamps will stay on for 10 seconds.
• 30 Seconds: The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds.
• 2 Minutes: The exterior lamps will stay on for two minutes.
• 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.

Approach Lighting
This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Press the customization button until Approach Lighting 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: The exterior lights will not turn on when you unlock the vehicle with the transmitter.

On (default): If it is dark enough outside, the exterior lights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehicle with the transmitter.

The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock button on the transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access).

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.

Factory Settings
This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings.

Press the customization button until Factory Settings 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.

Restore All (default): The customization features will be set to their factory default settings.

No Change: The customization features will not be set to their factory default settings.

To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

Keyless Locking
If equipped with 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 RKE transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at least one..

The RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after several seconds.

For example, if there are two RKE transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the other will be locked in. The RKE 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 without an authorized RKE 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

(Keyless Access) or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access).
You may temporarily disable the keyless locking feature by pressing the door unlock switch for three seconds on an open door. To enable keyless locking, transition the power mode from off.

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 an RKE 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.

Keyless Unlock
If equipped with the Keyless Access system, this feature allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you approach the vehicle with the RKE transmitter and open the driver door. See the Keyless Access information for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access).

To select whether the lights flash when the vehicle is unlocked, see
“Remote Door Unlock” earlier in this section.

Press the customization button until Keyless 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.

Entry Door Only: Only the driver door will automatically unlock when you approach the vehicle with the RKE transmitter and open the driver door.

All Doors (default): All doors will automatically unlock when you approach the vehicle with the RKE transmitter and open the driver door.

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.

Chime Volume
This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime.
Press the customization button until Chime Volume 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.

Normal: The chime volume will be set to a normal level.

Loud: The chime volume will be set to a loud level.

No Change: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

There is no default for chime volume. The volume will stay at the last known setting.

To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.

Entry/Exit Recall
If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preferred automatic recall of stored memory and exit positions. See Memory Seats.

Press the customization button until Entry/Exit Recall 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.

To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

Entry/Exit Recall Off (default): No automatic Entry/Exit Recall will occur when entering or leaving the vehicle. The Exit Recall will only occur after pressing the door-mounted exit button. This button will cause the driver seat to move rearward a certain distance, and the steering column to move full up and full forward if equipped. Entry Recall will only occur by pressing the door-mounted “1” or “2” button.

Entry/Exit Recall On (Vehicles without Power Tilt Steering Wheel): If this setting is selected the following option will be available:
Easy Exit will automatically move the driver seat rearward a certain distance when the key is removed from the ignition on key access vehicles, or when the ignition is turned off and the driver door is opened on Keyless Access vehicles. This movement will also occur when the door-mounted exit button is pressed.
Easy Entry will automatically recall the driver seat and outside mirror memory positions of the current driver (1 or 2) when the ignition is turned on.

Entry/Exit Recall On (Vehicles with Power Tilt Steering Wheel): If this setting is selected the following two options will be available:

• Entry/Exit Steering and Seat: Easy Exit will automatically move the steering column to a full up and full forward position and move the driver seat rearward a certain distance when the key is removed from the ignition on key access vehicles, or when the ignition is turned off and the driver door is opened on Keyless Access vehicles. These movements will also occur when the door-mounted exit button is pressed. 

Easy Entry will automatically recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and steering column memory positions of the current driver (1 or 2) when the ignition is turned on.

• Entry/Exit Steering Only: Easy Exit will automatically move the steering column to a full up and full forward position when the key is removed from the ignition on key access vehicles, or when the ignition is turned off and the driver door is opened on Keyless Access vehicles. This movement will also occur when the door-mounted exit button is pressed.
• Easy Entry will automatically recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and steering column memory positions of the current driver (1 or 2) when the ignition is turned on.

No Change: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

Exiting the Feature Settings Menu

The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs:

• The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN.
• The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed.
• The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited.
• A 40-second time period has elapsed with no selection made.

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