Screen Messages Guide: 2010 Cadillac DTS Display Features
In the 2010 Cadillac DTS, this screen shows messages and tells the driver things. The name of it is the Driver Information Center (DIC). This screen is in a lot of new cars. The DIC screen is a key part of the car’s built-in transmission and repair system. It checks the tire pressure and shows things like how the engine and sound system are doing.
When drivers look at their DIC screen, it should tell them important things about their car’s health and what fixes it needs. People who drive can be warned about possible problems, like low tire pressure or problems with the engine, so they can act quickly to avoid bigger issues. The DIC screen can be used to do remedial work. Taking care of the car’s stereo and other parts is another way. The screen lets people who are driving change the radio station, brightness, and other sound settings. The 2010 Cadillac DTS is popular because it’s fast, stylish, and high-tech. Of all the high-tech parts, the DIC screen is just one of the best. It’s more fun to drive and cars last longer if people know how to use and read the on-screen information (DIC).
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster, below the tachometer and speedometer. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The top line of the DIC display shows the vehicle system information and the warning/status messages. The bottom line of the DIC display shows the odometer on the left side. The bottom line of the DIC display also shows a digital speedometer on the right side.
If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the display. Be sure to take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not correct the problem.
DIC Operation and Displays
The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.
Trip/Fuel: Press this button to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See “Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items” following for more information on these displays.
Vehicle Information: Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information displays. See “Vehicle Information Display Menu Items” following for more information on these displays.
Customization: Press this button to scroll through each of the customization features. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-80 for more information on the customization features.
Set/Reset: Press this button to reset certain DIC features acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display.
Menu Up/Down: Press this button to scroll up and down the menu items.
Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items
(Trip/Fuel): The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip/fuel button:
- TRIP A or TRIP B
These displays show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either kilometer (km) or miles (mi). Both odometers can be used at the same time. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the set/reset button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed. - FUEL RANGE
This display shows the approximate number of remaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) you can drive without refilling the fuel tank. This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and will change if the driving conditions change. For example, if you are driving in traffic and making frequent stops, the display may read one number, but if you enter the freeway, the number may change even though you still have the same amount of fuel in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving.
Once the range drops below an estimated 64 km (40 miles) remaining, the display will show FUEL RANGE LOW. If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. See “FUEL LEVEL LOW” under DIC Warnings and Messages on pages 4-67 for more information. - AVERAGE ECONOMY (AFE)
This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this display was reset. To reset this display, press the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. - INST (Instantaneous) ECONOMY (IFE)
This display shows the current fuel economy in either liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike the average economy, this display cannot be reset. - FUEL USED
This display shows the number of liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel used since the last reset of this display. To reset this display, press the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. - TIMER ON/OFF
This display can be used as a stopwatch. You can record the time it takes to travel from one point to another. To access the timer, press the trip/fuel button until 00:00:00 TIMER OFF displays.
To turn on the timer, press the set/reset button until TIMER ON displays. The timer will then start. To turn off the timer, press the set/reset button again until TIMER OFF displays. The timer will stop and display the end timing value.
To reset the timer, press and hold the set/reset button after the timer has been stopped. The display will return to zero. - AVERAGE SPEED
This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this display. To reset this display, press the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. - BATTERY VOLTAGE
This display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will be displayed. For example, the display may read BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. If the voltage is low, the display will show LOW. If the voltage is high, the display will show HIGH. Your 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. See Charging System Light on pages 4-52 for more information.
If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67 and Electric Power Management on page 4-33 for more information. - Blank Display
This display shows no information.
Vehicle Information Display Menu Items
(Vehicle Information): The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the vehicle information button:
- 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 will appear on the display. You should change the oil as soon as possible. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7-3 and Engine Oil on page 6-13. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, See Engine Oil Life System on pages 6-16. The display will show 100% when the system is reset. - UNITS
This display allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. - PARKING ASSIST
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) 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. The UFRPA system automatically turns back on after each vehicle starts. When the UFRPA system is turned off and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the DIC will display the PARKING ASSIST OFF message as a reminder that the system has been turned off. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67 and Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 3-40 for more information. - 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 DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67 and Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3-43 for more information. - FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to add air to a specific tire will appear in the display. See Inflation – Tire Pressure on pages 6-54 and DIC Warnings and Messages on pages 4-67 for more information.
If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. - SPEED LIMIT: XXX MPH (SPEED LIMIT: XXX Km/h) or ADVISORY: XXX MPH (ADVISORY: XXX Km/h)
This display will show the speed limit or the advised speed as determined by the information on the map disc in the navigation system. If there is no map disc in the navigation system, this display will not be available. The speed limit and speed advisory displays on the DIC are for reference only. There may be segments of the road where speed data has not been captured or times where incorrect speed data, or no speed data, will be displayed by the DIC due to the navigation system not correctly matching the vehicle’s position to the actual road. Be aware of this and obey posted speed limits wherever you drive. - SPEED ALERT
This display will allow you to customize the speed alert warning. You can choose to have no warning display or to have it display at the limit, at 5 km/h (mph) over the limit, or at 10 km/h (mph) over the limit. The DIC will toggle between OFF, AT LIMIT, +5, +10 (Km/h or MPH).
Press the reset button to make your selection.
RELEARN REMOTE KEY
This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters.
To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle:
- Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
- Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
- Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2. A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched.
- To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it.
- To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems.
You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the screen for further use. To clear a message, press the set/reset button. Be sure to take any message that appears on the screen seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not the problem.
ADVISORY XXX MPH (km/h)
This message displays when the Speed Alert has been turned on through the DIC Information Menu and the vehicle is at or above the advised speed. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. See Exterior Lamps on pages 4-25 for more information.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON
This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. See Exterior Lamps on pages 4-25 for more information.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery-saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. 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 battery voltage on the Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the trip/fuel button until BATTERY VOLTAGE is displayed.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when service is required for your vehicle. See your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on pages 6-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on pages 7-3 for more information.
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 on pages 6-16.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or 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 which tire needs to be checked. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on pages 4-56. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 6-46, Loading the Vehicle on page 5-18, and Inflation – Tire Pressure on page 6-54. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62.
FAQs
The “Check Tire Pressure” message on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display indicates that one or more tires may have low pressure, prompting you to inspect and adjust accordingly.
To clear the “Service Vehicle Soon” message on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display, you would need to address the underlying issue causing the alert and then reset the message using the vehicle’s information center.
The “Change Engine Oil Soon” message on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display serves as a reminder that it’s time to schedule an oil change service for the vehicle.
To activate the “Rear Park Assist Off” feature on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display, you can press the corresponding button located on the dashboard or use the vehicle’s settings menu.
The “Stability Control Off” message on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display indicates that the vehicle’s stability control system has been manually deactivated, possibly for specific driving conditions.
To enable the “Lane Departure Warning” feature on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display, you can navigate through the vehicle’s settings menu and activate the corresponding option.
The “Low Fuel” warning on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display alerts the driver when the fuel level in the tank drops to a minimal level, prompting them to refuel soon.
To access the “Trip Odometer” information on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display, you can cycle through the available display options using the buttons located on the steering wheel or dashboard.
The “Service Stability System” message on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display suggests that there may be an issue with the vehicle’s stability control system, requiring inspection and potential servicing.
To activate the “Heads-Up Display” feature on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display, you can access the settings menu and toggle the option to display essential driving information on the windshield.
The “Service Airbag” message on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display indicates a potential issue with the vehicle’s airbag system, necessitating immediate attention and inspection by a qualified technician.
To adjust the brightness of the display screen on the 2010 Cadillac DTS, you can use the brightness control settings available in the vehicle’s settings menu.
The “Battery Saver Active” message on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display indicates that the vehicle’s electrical system is actively conserving power to prevent battery drain, which may occur when the engine is off for an extended period.
To activate the “Auto Door Lock” feature on the 2010 Cadillac DTS display, you can access the vehicle’s settings menu and enable the automatic locking function for added security.
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