2007 Cadillac CTS Owners Manual

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garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1–6, choosing a different function button in Step 4 than what you used for the garage door opener. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease. To erase either rolling code or ﬁxed code on the Universal Home Remote device, do the following: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all button will be erased. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 486. 146 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. If your vehicle has three round LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (With three round LED). Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 486. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 147 Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 148 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener, or other rolling code device, repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. The Universal Home Remote should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. 149 Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 486. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. The Universal Home Remote is now in the training (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. 150 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your door key to lock or unlock it. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers. They are located in the center console. There are two cupholders located in the rear seat center armrest. Pull the armrest down to access the cupholders. Center Console Storage Area (CTS Only) Your vehicle may have a center console with a storage tray, a storage compartment, a dual cupholder with a removable rubber liner and an armrest. To access the storage area, pull up on the latch located at the front of the armrest. Map Pocket The map/storage pockets are located on each door as well as on the back of the front seatbacks. 151 Roof Rack {CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside. But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle. The vehicle has threaded nuts that are covered with a plastic cap on the roof rails, that indicate the mounting locations for a roof rack or luggage carrier. Open the doors to access these locations. Remove the plastic cap before attaching a roof rack or luggage carrier. For more information on purchasing the rack/carrier as well as installation information, contact your dealer. Convenience Net The convenience net attaches to the ﬂoor and back wall of the trunk using four anchor points which allows the net to be used two ways. It can be attached like a hammock or anchored to lay ﬂat across the ﬂoor of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net, hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate. 152 Sunroof Your vehicle may have a power sunroof. It will operate when the ignition is turned on, or in ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 114. The sunroof controls are located on the overhead console. @(Half Open): Turn the control clockwise to this position to open the glass panel half way. The sunshade will open with the glass panel, or it can be opened manually. P(Comfort Stop): Turn the control clockwise to this position to open the glass panel about three quarters of the way. The sunshade will open with the glass panel, or it can be opened manually. This is called the comfort stop position. It provides less wind noise than the full-open position. A(Full Open): Turn the control clockwise to this position to open the glass panel all the way. The sunshade will open with the glass panel, or it can be opened manually. I(Vent): Turn the control counterclockwise to this position to use the vent feature. The glass panel will tilt upward from the vehicle. The sunshade must be opened manually. ?(Close): Turn the control to this position to close the sunroof. The sunshade must be closed manually. 153 Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then return to the full-open or vent position. To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, turn the control to the closed position. Anti-Pinch Feature Override A condition may exist that causes the anti-pinch feature of the sunroof to activate due to weather or an obstruction. In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. To override the anti-pinch feature rotate the sunroof control to the closed position, then press the control upward and continue pressing upward until the sunroof reaches the desired position. In this mode, the sunroof can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode. 154 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 158 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 160 Other Warning Devices ............................. 160 Horn .......................................................... 160 Tilt Wheel .................................................. 161 Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) ........................... 161 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 163 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 163 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 164 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 164 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 165 Windshield Washer .................................... 166 Headlamp Washer ..................................... 167 Cruise Control ........................................... 168 Headlamps ................................................ 172 Wiper Activated Headlamps ....................... 172 Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 173 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 173 Fog Lamps ................................................ 175 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................. 175 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 176 Entry Lighting ............................................ 176 Parade Dimming ........................................ 177 Reading Lamps ......................................... 177 Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 177 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 178 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ................ 179 Climate Controls ......................................... 180 Dual Climate Control System ..................... 180 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 185 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............. 186 Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) ..... 187 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 188 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 189 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 190 Trip Odometers ......................................... 191 Tachometer ............................................... 191 Engine Speed Limiter ................................ 191 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 192 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 192 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 194 Charging System Light .............................. 196 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 197 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 198 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ........................................ 199 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) ............................................ 200 155 Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 200 Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only) .............. 201 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 202 Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 206 Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/CTS) ................................. 207 Security Light ............................................ 207 Fog Lamp Light ......................................... 207 Lights On Reminder .................................. 207 Cruise Control Light .................................. 208 Highbeam On Light ................................... 208 Fuel Gage ................................................. 208 Message Center .......................................... 209 Message Center (CTS-V) .......................... 209 Transmission Fluid Hot Message ............... 214 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ................................................ 215 Check Engine Oil Pressure Message ......... 215 Oil Temperature Warning Message ............ 216 Tire Pressure Warning Message ................ 216 One-to-Four Shift Message (CTS-V Only) .... 217 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 218 System Controls ........................................ 218 Status of Vehicle Systems ......................... 219 DIC Main Menu ......................................... 224 DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 228 DIC Vehicle Personalization ....................... 239 Audio System(s) ......................................... 258 Setting the Time ........................................ 260 Radio with CD ........................................... 260 XM Radio Messages ................................. 279 Navigation/Radio System ........................... 281 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 281 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) ........ 281 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS-V) .... 282 Radio Reception ........................................ 284 Care of Your CDs ..................................... 285 Care of the CD Player .............................. 285 Diversity Antenna System .......................... 286 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 286 156 ✍ NOTES 157 Instrument Panel Overview CTS shown, CTS-V similar 158 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 185. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 163. C. Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) (If Equipped) or Message Center Controls (CTS-V). See Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 161 or Message Center (CTS-V) on page 209. Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS). See Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) on page 187. Traction Control Disable Button (CTS-V). See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 295 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 297. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 189. E. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 165. F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 160. G. Audio (Base Audio System) or Audio/Navigation System (If Equipped). See Audio System(s) on page 258 or Navigation/Radio System on page 281. H. Voice Recognition Button (If Equipped). See Navigation System Supplement. I. Audio Volume Knob and Source Button (CTS Only). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 281 or Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS-V) on page 282. J. Storage Compartment or Ashtray (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 179. K. Transmission Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 118 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 122. L. Accessory Power Outlet or Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 178 or Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 179. M. Climate Control System. See Dual Climate Control System on page 180. N. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 151. Traction Control Disable Button (CTS). See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 295 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 297 159 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition switch. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. 160 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to customize the four steering wheel controls to work with the OnStar®, the climate controls, audio, and traction control systems. The controls for this feature are located on the left spoke of the steering wheel. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. If your vehicle has the base audio system, do the following: 1. Access the main menu of the audio system by pressing the TUNE/SEL (SELECT) knob located at the lower right of the audio system. 2. Scroll through the menu by turning the knob. 161 3. When SETUP appears on the display, press the knob once to select it. 3. Press the multi-function button next to Prog SWC located at the right of the screen. 4. Scroll through the SETUP menu by turning the knob. 5. When CONFIGURE SWC KEYS appears on the display, press the knob once to select it. 6. Scroll through the buttons (1, 2, 3 or 4). Press the knob to select the desired number. 7. Choose a new function for the control by scrolling through the list of available functions. 8. Once you have highlighted your choice, press the knob once to select it. The control you selected is now programmed with the function you selected. 9. Press the CLR (CLEAR) button to exit each menu. To program another control, repeat the procedure. If your vehicle has the Navigation system, do the following: 1. Press the MAIN button located to the lower left of the display. 2. Press the multi-function button next to the Setup prompt at the right of the display. 162 4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through the available functions. 5. Once the function desired is highlighted, press and hold the multi-function button next to the control you want to program (1, 2, 3 or 4). The buttons are located at the right of the display. When a control is successfully programmed, the function you selected will appear next to the number of the control at the right of the display. 6. Press the multi-function button next to the Back prompt to exit each menu. To program another control, repeat the procedure. When a control is programmed with a function, that function cannot be used with any other control. It becomes available again only when another function is programmed to the control. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 163. (cid:127) O Headlamps. See Headlamps on page 172. (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low Beam-Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 164. (cid:127) Flash-To-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 164. (cid:127) - Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 175. (cid:127) I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 168. Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns to its original position when it is released. Rapid ﬂashing of arrows when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. Other driver’s will not see the signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 447 for more information. 163 Flash-to-Pass This feature allows you to use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you to use this feature. When you do this, the following will occur: (cid:127) If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they will switch to low beam. To return to high-beam, push the lever away from you. (cid:127) Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km), a warning chime will sound and the Turn Signal On message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228 for more information. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction lever to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high to low beam. If you turn the vehicle off with the high beams on, the high beams will be on the next time you start your vehicle. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high-beam usage. 164 Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers. 7(Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before releasing it. 9(Off): Put the lever in this position to turn off the wipers. &(Delay): Put the lever in this position to set a delay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustment band to set the length of the delay. 6 (Delay Adjustment): Use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature. The closer you move the band toward mist, the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work. 6 (Low Speed): Put the lever in this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. 1 (High Speed): Put the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps will come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 172 for more information. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 390. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 165 If your vehicle is low on washer ﬂuid, the Check Washer Fluid message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228. If the headlamps are on when you wash the windshield, the headlamp washers, if the vehicle has them, will turn on. Both the windshield and the headlamps will be washed. See “Headlamp Washer” following for more information. Windshield Washer {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. K(Washer Fluid): Press the button with this symbol located at the end of the windshield washer lever to wash the windshield. Washer ﬂuid will spray onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, press and hold the button. 166 Headlamp Washer If your vehicle has the high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, your vehicle will also have headlamp washers. The headlamp washers help clear the headlamp lenses. The headlamp washers are located on the inboard side of the headlamp lenses. The headlamps must be on in order to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed. To wash the headlamps, press the washer button located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. Both the headlamps and the windshield will be washed. See Windshield Washer on page 166 for more information. 167 Cruise Control These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 9(Off): This position turns the system off. R(On): This position turns the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise is already active. T(Set/Decrease): Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. 168 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 295 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 297 and StabiliTrak® System on page 299. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. This light on the instrument panel cluster will come on while cruise control is on. 169 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, do not hold the switch at resume/accelerate. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the desired speed and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. If using the accelerator pedal and the set button at end of the lever to increase cruise set speed, the new set speed must be at least 5 mph higher than the current speed for this method to work. If it is not 5 mph higher, switch cruise switch off, then on, and then reset your speed using the set button. 170 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press in the button at the end of the lever until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. (cid:127) To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set button. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the speed reduced. Applying the brake or shifting into a lower gear will take you out of cruise control. If you need to apply the brake or shift to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhill slope, you may not want to use the cruise control feature. Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, lightly tapping the clutch pedal will also end a cruise control session. Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will only end the current cruise control session. Move the cruise control switch to off to completely turn off the system. 171 Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 163. O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has the following four positions: 9(Off): Turning the control to this position turns off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). ;(Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps (cid:127) Instrument Panel Lights 172 5(Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, the exterior lamp control must be in AUTO. When the exterior lamp control is off or in the parking lamp position and the windshield wiper control is in any position except off, the Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the DIC display. See “Headlamps Suggested Message” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228 for more information. When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. They will also turn off if the windshield wiper control is turned off. Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off. See Lights On Reminder on page 207 for additional information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: (cid:127) It is still daylight and the ignition is in ON or START. (cid:127) The exterior lamp control is in off or AUTO and the headlamps are off. (cid:127) The automatic transmission is not in PARK (P). When DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps will be on. Your instrument panel cluster will not be lit up either. When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will go off, and the DRL will turn back on. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness lever is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 176. 173 Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL and AUTO headlamp feature is located on top of the instrument panel. If you cover the sensor, it will prevent it from sensing light, and the exterior lamps or the Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the DIC whenever the ignition is on. If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is off, a Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the Driver’s Information Center (DIC) display. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even though the DRL are still on. Turning the exterior lamp control to AUTO or to the low-beam headlamp position will turn off the DRL and cancel the Headlamps Suggested message. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the DRL will still turn off and the Headlamps Suggested message will be displayed. You can turn it off by pressing the OK button if you have the Navigation audio system or the CLR (Clear) button if you have the base audio system. To drive your vehicle with the DRL off, turn the exterior lamp control off. Then turn on the fog lamps or parking lamps, and the DRL will turn off. The Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the DIC display. This will work regardless of gear position and whether or not the parking brake is set. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 174 Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamp control is located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. -(Fog Lamps): The band with/or next to this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off. The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. To operate the fog lamps: (cid:127) To turn the fog lamps on, turn the fog lamp band on the lever up to the dot and release it. The band will return to its original position. (cid:127) To turn the fog lamps off, turn the for lamp band up to the dot and release it. The band will return to its original position, and the fog lamps will turn off. If the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will also turn off. They will turn back on again when you switch back to low-beam headlamps. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This protects against draining the battery in case the headlamps or parking lamps have been left on. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition is turned to OFF. If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on. 175 Entry Lighting The entry lighting system turns on the reading and dome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter unlock button is pressed. If activated by the (RKE), the lighting will remain active for about 25 seconds. The entry lighting system uses the light sensor on the instrument panel; so it must be dark outside in order for the lamps to turn on. The lamps turn off about 25 seconds after the last door is closed. They will dim to off if the ignition key is turned to ON, or immediately turn off if the power locks are used. Instrument Panel Brightness The lever for this feature is located on the overhead console. Slide the lever toward the symbol to brighten the lights or away from it to dim them. If you slide the lever all the way toward the symbol past the resistance point, the interior lamps will come on. To turn them off, slide the lever back toward the minimum brightness setting. 176 Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained, in case the underhood lamp, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console, or glove box lamps are accidentally left on, or something is left plugged into the accessory power outlet or cigarette lighter. If any of the accessory lamps are left on, they will automatically time-out after about 20 minutes. To reset the battery protection, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key must be in ON. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits dimming of the instrument panel displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are active, the instrument panel displays can be adjusted by sliding the instrument panel brightness lever toward the symbol to brighten or away from the symbol to dim the lighting. Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. 177 Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. There are two accessory power outlets. The front accessory power outlet is located in the ashtray on the instrument panel below the climate control system. The outlet will have a cigarette lighter if your vehicle has this option. Remove the cigarette lighter to access the outlet. The rear accessory power outlet is located on the back of the center console. To use an outlet, remove the protective cap. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational at all times. Notice: into a power outlet, the battery may drain causing your vehicle not to start or damage to the battery. This would not be covered by the warranty. Always unplug all electrical devices when turning off your vehicle. If electrical devices are left plugged 178 If you put papers, pins, or other Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Notice: ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. Ashtray The ashtray is located under the climate control panel on the instrument panel. Press on the door to release the ashtray. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the instrument panel by gripping the edges and pulling straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray. The vehicle does not have a cigarette lighter for the rear seat passengers. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 15 amperes. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 178 for more information. To use the lighter, press the lighter all the way in and release it. It will pop back out to use once the element has heated. 179 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Uplevel Version Shown, Base Similar Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the air conditioning compressor, and the fan speed. AUTO will appear on the display. 180 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 70°F (21°C) and 80°F (27°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. If you set the system at the warmest temperature setting, the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature and it will not go into automatic mode. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven. 3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. You can switch from English to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). If you have the Base audio system, see DIC Main Menu on page 224. If you have the Navigation system, see “Setup Menu” in the Index of the Navigation System Owner Manual. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section. Manual Operation yN z (Mode): Pressing the mode switch and changing the mode cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. The outboard air outlets will always receive airﬂow regardless of the mode selected. See Outlet Adjustment on page 185 to change this airﬂow from the outboard outlets. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. [ (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets (for the side windows), and a little air directed to the windshield. The mode switch can also be used to select the defog mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. yAz (Fan): Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. 181 QPWRR(Power/Driver’s Temperature): Press the PWR button located on the driver’s side of the climate control panel to turn the entire climate control system on or off. Press the up or down arrow on the switch to increase or decrease the automatic temperature setting. QPWRR(Power/Passenger’s Temperature): Press the PWR button located on the passenger’s side of the climate control panel to allow the passenger’s climate control setting to be different than the driver’s. Press the up or down arrow on the switch to increase or decrease the automatic temperature setting. A/C OFF (Air Conditioning): Press this button to manually turn off the air conditioning compressor. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation or press the A/C OFF button again. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 186 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 463. h (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to switch between recirculation and fresh air. Press the auto button to have the system select the best air delivery mode for your temperature setting. Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode and will automatically turn off after 10 minutes when defog is selected. Using recirculation for long periods of time may cause the air inside your vehicle to become too dry or stuffy. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off or press the auto button. 182 Sensors There is also an interior temperature sensor located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. There is a solar sensor located on the instrument panel, near the windshield. These sensors monitor the solar radiation and the air inside your vehicle, they use the information to maintain the selected temperature by adjusting to the temperature, the fan speed, and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly. 183 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. yN z (Mode): Press this button until defog appears on the display. - (Defog): This mode directs the air between the windshield, ﬂoor outlets and side windows. When this mode is selected, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. If recirculation mode is selected while in defog mode, it will be cancelled after 10 minutes. If there is fog on the side windows, turn the thumbwheel on the outboard outlets to the side window defog position. See Outlet Adjustment on page 185 for more information. 0 (Defrost): Pressing defrost directs most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side windows. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. This mode may also cause the fan speed and air temperature to increase. If there is fogging on the side windows, turn the thumbwheel on the outboard outlets to the side window defog position. See Outlet Adjustment on page 185 for more information. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 184 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in ON. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed, but if the vehicle’s speed is above 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger will stay on continuously. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about ﬁve minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger button is on. See Outside Heated Mirrors on page 137. Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect your radio’s ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Outlet Adjustment Use the knobs located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheels to open or close the outlets. j(Side Window Defog): Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol to use the side window defog setting. The air coming through the outlets will be directed toward the side windows to clear fog. k(Open): Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol to open the outlets completely and allow the maximum amount of air to enter your vehicle. A small amount of air will still be directed to the side windows. l(Closed): Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol to close the outlets and minimize the amount of air entering the vehicle. 185 Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, it needs to be changed periodically. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 463. Using the climate control system without the passenger air ﬁlter installed may allow water or other debris to enter the system. This could cause a water leak or noises. Make sure to install a new air ﬁlter after removing the old one. 186 The passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located underneath the hood below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 342 for more information on location. Use the procedure listed below to replace the passenger compartment air ﬁlter: 1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off. 2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them off again when the wipers are straight on the windshield. This allows you access to the leaf screen. The passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located under the leaf screen. 3. Open the hood to access the engine compartment. See Hood Release on page 341 for more information. 4. Remove the four screws that hold the leaf screen in place and lift off the screen by lifting and sliding toward the center of the vehicle. 5. Pull out on the two tabs located on each end of the ﬁlter cover. 6. Lift the ﬁlter cover off by pulling it straight upward. 7. Remove the old ﬁlter and insert a new one. Make sure the arrow on the ﬁlter is pointing toward the passenger compartment. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 476 for the correct part number for the ﬁlter. 8. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall the cover. Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) Your vehicle may have four controls that can be programmed for use with the climate control system. The controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel. See Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 161 for more information on programming these controls. 187 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Waiting to do repairs can be costly – and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They are a big help. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 218 for more information. 188 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. CTS (United States version shown, Canada similar) 189 Speedometer and Odometer CTS-V (United States version shown, Canada similar) The speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). 190 If your vehicle has to have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage. This is because your vehicle’s computer has stored the mileage in memory. While the Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature is active, the odometer will change to show the gear range. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 118 for more information. Trip Odometers The trip odometer can record the number of miles or kilometers traveled for up to two trips. The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center (DIC), for more information see Status of Vehicle Systems on page 219. For vehicles that have the navigation system, see your Navigation System manual for more information. Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. If you operate the engine with the Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine’s rpms are too high, the throttle is closed to reduce speed. If this is not sufficient, then the fuel supply to the engine will be limited. When the rpms return to normal, the fuel supply will return to normal. This helps prevent damage to the engine. 191 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 68. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the chime will not come on. 192 This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If it does not go out, have your vehicle serviced right away. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on while you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. If there is a problem with the airbag system in your vehicle, the Service Air Bag message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228 for more information. 193 When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada 194 {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 79 for more on this, including important safety information. 195 If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 192. Charging System Light When you turn the key to ON or START, this light will come on brieﬂy to show that the generator and battery charging systems are working properly. If this light stays on, your vehicle needs service. You should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. For more information see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228. 196 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 326. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. 197 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), the light will come on when your engine is started and stay on for several seconds. This is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the anti-lock portion of the brake system. If the brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 197 for more information. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. If the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 197 for more information. The ABS warning light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 198 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If the TC (traction control) warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the traction control system. The TC warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to ON. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. The light will also come on if you turn the traction control system off using the TC on/off button located in the glove box for the CTS and on the steering wheel for the CTS-V. If the TC warning light stays on or 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 the light still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the Traction Control System (TCS) inspected as soon as possible. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 295 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 297 for more information. 199 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. That reading means the same thing as the warning light – the engine coolant is very hot. See Engine Overheating on page 360. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) This light will come on when you ﬁrst start the vehicle as a check to let you know that the light is working. It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does not come on, see your GM dealer. If the light does not go out or if the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, your vehicle may have a problem with the cooling system. You should stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. A warning chime will also sound when this light is on. See Engine Overheating on page 360 and Message Center (CTS-V) on page 209 for more information. 200 Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only) If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System, this light will come on if the system detects low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 405 for more information. For more information on the proper tire pressure, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 321. For more information on your tires, see Tires on page 392. This light will also come on for a bulb check when the vehicle is started. 201 If you keep driving your vehicle with Notice: this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 332. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. 202 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: (cid:127) Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. (cid:127) Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades (cid:127) If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. 203 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 338. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 334. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. 204 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 205 Oil Pressure Light {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. If your vehicle has this light, it will come on when there is a problem with your engine oil pressure. This light will come on when you turn your key to ON or START. It goes off once you start the engine. That is a check to be sure the light works. If it does not come on, be sure to have it ﬁxed so it will be there to warn you if there is a problem. When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not ﬂowing through your engine properly. You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem. See Engine Oil on page 346 for more information. 206 Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/CTS) Fog Lamp Light This light will come on while the sport mode is in use. This light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. When you turn off the sport mode, the light will go out. If it stays on, your vehicle may need service. See your dealer. See “Sport Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 118 for more information. Security Light The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 175 for more information. Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent System on page 107. See Headlamps on Reminder on page 173 for more information. 207 Cruise Control Light Fuel Gage This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. It works only when the ignition is in the ON position. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 168 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 164 for more information. 208 If the fuel supply gets low, the Fuel Level Low message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime will sound. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228 for more information. Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage: (cid:127) At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. (cid:127) The gage may change when you turn, stop (cid:127) quickly or accelerate quickly. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll the tank than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated that the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. Message Center Message Center (CTS-V) Your vehicle may have a message center that can display information relating to powertrain ﬂuids, tire pressures, vehicle dynamics, speedometer and odometer information, and transmission status. It also displays warning messages. There are two different areas where message center information will be displayed. One display is inside of the tachometer and the other is inside of the speedometer. 209 Speedometer Display This display will show information relating to vehicle speed, odometer, and transmission status. The information displayed can be changed by pressing (C). Pressing this button cycles the displayed information as follows: digital speedometer only, odometer only, speedometer and odometer, or blank display. When the transmission is shifted into REVERSE (R), an R will appear in the upper right corner. During slow speed maneuvers, the engine’s computer may command the transmission to engage the Skip Shift feature. For more

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