Cluster Guide: 2013 Cadillac CTS Dashboard Instrument

Cluster Guide: 2013 Cadillac CTS Dashboard Instrument

The 2013 Cadillac CTS Dashboard Instrument Cluster provides a thorough display of crucial vehicle data and acts as the driver’s primary information and control center. By making vital information like speed, fuel level, and engine performance easily accessible, this intelligent cluster guide improves the driving experience. The 2013 Cadillac CTS’s dashboard instrument cluster is the epitome of luxury and functionality thanks to its sophisticated features and user-friendly design. This instrument panel’s simple design helps drivers stay informed and in control while driving. The Cadillac CTS’s cabin is made more opulent and safe thanks to the addition of a cluster guide. The 2013 Cadillac CTS Dashboard Instrument Cluster’s salient characteristics and advantages will be discussed in this paragraph, along with how it enhances the driving experience for Cadillac lovers.

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Instrument Cluster

Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

Odometer

The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
This vehicle has a tamper‐resistant odometer. The digital odometer will read 999,999 if it is turned back. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, it must be set to the mileage total of the old odometer. If that is not possible, then it must be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer can record the number of kilometers or miles traveled for up to two trips. The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center (DIC); for more information see Driver Information Center (DIC) on pages 5‑27.
For vehicles that have a navigation system, see the navigation manual for more information.

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area.

The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that follow the movement of the tachometer indicator. The tracer lights also flash when it is time to up-shift to avoid the engine speed limit. See Automatic Transmission on pages 9‑25 or Manual
Transmission on pages 9‑29 for more information.

Fuel Gauge

When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates how much fuel is left in the tank.
An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on.

The FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on pages 5‑36 for more information.
Normal operation of the fuel gauge includes:

• At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
• It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
• The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up.
• The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.

Boost Gauge

For the CTS-V, this gauge is in the instrument cluster.
This gauge indicates positive manifold pressure, which is the induction air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the combustion chamber. This gauge reads zero under the light throttle before a boost is generated.
The gauge automatically resets to zero every time the engine is started.

Engine Speed Limiter

This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe level. If the level is too high, the throttle closes or limits the fuel supply until the engine speed returns to a safe level. Throttle operation and fuel supply return to normal when engine speed is lowered.
For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flash before reaching the engine speed limit. The tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles while in the DSC or Tap Shift modes.

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

For vehicles with an engine oil pressure gauge, it shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running.
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature, and oil viscosity, but if readings are outside the normal operating range, the oil pressure light will come on. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on pages 5‑25 for more information.

A reading outside the normal operating range may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Oil should be checked as soon as possible. See Oil PressureLow Stop Engine under Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑35 and Engine Oil on page 10‑9.
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant overheats, the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on pages 5‑24 and Engine Overheating on pages 10‑21 for more information.

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