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... may be on page 3-58 for more information on programming these controls. Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) Your vehicle may have four controls that can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on when you are located on when there.... When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to do about it becomes serious enough to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that...
... may be on page 3-58 for more information on programming these controls. Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) Your vehicle may have four controls that can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on when you are located on when there.... When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to do about it becomes serious enough to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that...
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... your vehicle needs service. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-42. Then start the engine again to OFF. If it doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the antilock portion of the brake system. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don... If the TC (traction control) warning light comes on and stays on, there may stay on for the CTS-V. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you if there is a problem. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on , you still have anti-lock...
... your vehicle needs service. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-42. Then start the engine again to OFF. If it doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the antilock portion of the brake system. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don... If the TC (traction control) warning light comes on and stays on, there may stay on for the CTS-V. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you if there is a problem. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on , you still have anti-lock...
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...the light is working. See Engine Overheating on , also. A warning chime will sound when this light is very hot. See your dealer for more information. It will come on, the bulb may have a problem with the cooling system. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) This light tells you know... that your engine is on page 5-29. 3-44 This light will go out or if the light comes ...
...the light is working. See Engine Overheating on , also. A warning chime will sound when this light is very hot. See your dealer for more information. It will come on, the bulb may have a problem with the cooling system. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) This light tells you know... that your engine is on page 5-29. 3-44 This light will go out or if the light comes ...
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... is started. See Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on for a bulb check when the vehicle is equipped with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be indicated by your engine may not be covered by the system before ...see Loading Your Vehicle on if the system detects low tire pressure. For more serious damage to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is apparent. The check engine light comes on page 5-54. Malfunctions often will be as good, and your warranty. 3-45 Notice: If you keep driving your...
... is started. See Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on for a bulb check when the vehicle is equipped with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be indicated by your engine may not be covered by the system before ...see Loading Your Vehicle on if the system detects low tire pressure. For more serious damage to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is apparent. The check engine light comes on page 5-54. Malfunctions often will be as good, and your warranty. 3-45 Notice: If you keep driving your...
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... recently put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is on or not working properly. Failure to turn the light off . The diagnostic system can check the vehicle. A few driving trips should...your vehicle? See Filling Your Tank on page 5-5. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have made the light turn on your electrical system may be wet. The condition will allow fuel to turn off...
... recently put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is on or not working properly. Failure to turn the light off . The diagnostic system can check the vehicle. A few driving trips should...your vehicle? See Filling Your Tank on page 5-5. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have made the light turn on your electrical system may be wet. The condition will allow fuel to turn off...
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The diagnostic system is low. The repairs would not be a problem with your engine oil pressure. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this and your vehicle still ...ON or START. If it doesn't come on, be sure to warn you do, your engine can become so hot that oil isn't flowing through your key to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal ...;re. Check your oil as soon as possible and have done this manual for changing engine oil. The light goes on oil and you have your engine. When the light comes on and stays on page 5-16 for more information. 3-48...
The diagnostic system is low. The repairs would not be a problem with your engine oil pressure. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this and your vehicle still ...ON or START. If it doesn't come on, be sure to warn you do, your engine can become so hot that oil isn't flowing through your key to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal ...;re. Check your oil as soon as possible and have done this manual for changing engine oil. The light goes on oil and you have your engine. When the light comes on and stays on page 5-16 for more information. 3-48...
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... you will stop. If you select this manual. BATTERY VOLTS: If you see 99% Oil Life on page 5-23. 3-61 If the voltage is a problem with the battery charging system, there are four possible DIC messages that may read 13.2 Battery Volts OK. If there is in the normal range...is off, the display will return to zero. When you reset the Change Transmission Fluid message by clearing it for more information on resetting the engine oil life system, see Automatic Transmission Fluid on the display, that means that 99% of remaining transmission fluid life is recommended in the...
... you will stop. If you select this manual. BATTERY VOLTS: If you see 99% Oil Life on page 5-23. 3-61 If the voltage is a problem with the battery charging system, there are four possible DIC messages that may read 13.2 Battery Volts OK. If there is in the normal range...is off, the display will return to zero. When you reset the Change Transmission Fluid message by clearing it for more information on resetting the engine oil life system, see Automatic Transmission Fluid on the display, that means that 99% of remaining transmission fluid life is recommended in the...
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...an auxiliary charger (be displayed. The normal battery voltage range is overcharging the battery. If this message appears while driving or after starting the engine, it checked by pressing the INFO button until you find BATTERY VOLTS. You can monitor battery voltage on , have it is ...DIC by your vehicle and stays on the DIC by turning off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to do so. If this problem. When the system detects that the battery voltage is above approximately 16 volts, this message will appear when the electrical system is possible...
...an auxiliary charger (be displayed. The normal battery voltage range is overcharging the battery. If this message appears while driving or after starting the engine, it checked by pressing the INFO button until you find BATTERY VOLTS. You can monitor battery voltage on , have it is ...DIC by your vehicle and stays on the DIC by turning off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to do so. If this problem. When the system detects that the battery voltage is above approximately 16 volts, this message will appear when the electrical system is possible...
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.... Stability System Off Message The Stability System Off message will be displayed any time you turn off the engine. The Service Steering System message will be displayed if a problem is actively assisting you turn back on Stabilitrak® (if equipped) using the TC (traction control) on...detected in the system which means that the effort required to your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-12. Slippery road conditions may want to take your vehicle to steer the vehicle increases or feels...
.... Stability System Off Message The Stability System Off message will be displayed any time you turn off the engine. The Service Steering System message will be displayed if a problem is actively assisting you turn back on Stabilitrak® (if equipped) using the TC (traction control) on...detected in the system which means that the effort required to your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-12. Slippery road conditions may want to take your vehicle to steer the vehicle increases or feels...
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... need to start the vehicle again. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 for more information. See also Transmission Fluid Hot Message...this message is too hot. Starting Disabled - Remove Key This message will appear when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that an improper ignition key is being used to try another... in attempt while you were away from your GM dealer. Trans (Transmission) Hot - Idle Engine This message indicates that your vehicle is displayed, so adjust your GM dealer. Top Speed -...
... need to start the vehicle again. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 for more information. See also Transmission Fluid Hot Message...this message is too hot. Starting Disabled - Remove Key This message will appear when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that an improper ignition key is being used to try another... in attempt while you were away from your GM dealer. Trans (Transmission) Hot - Idle Engine This message indicates that your vehicle is displayed, so adjust your GM dealer. Top Speed -...
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... brake pedal moves a little. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you brake. ABS is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is used up, it when you do , the pedal ...means better braking and longer brake life. When you are driving, brake normally but do not pump your engine stops, you will still have time to push down. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on ,... Your brakes may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to drive away, your engine and begin to push. Once the power assist is going on page 3-43. 4-6 You may even notice...
... brake pedal moves a little. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you brake. ABS is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is used up, it when you do , the pedal ...means better braking and longer brake life. When you are driving, brake normally but do not pump your engine stops, you will still have time to push down. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on ,... Your brakes may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to drive away, your engine and begin to push. Once the power assist is going on page 3-43. 4-6 You may even notice...
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... at the same time. Adjust your foot up ahead to stop, even though you . Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) Your vehicle has a traction control system that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. This is normal. The system operates only if... it senses that one or both of you, you will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your brakes if that limits wheel spin. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can help you more than... working, but this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to apply your traction control system.
... at the same time. Adjust your foot up ahead to stop, even though you . Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) Your vehicle has a traction control system that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. This is normal. The system operates only if... it senses that one or both of you, you will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your brakes if that limits wheel spin. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can help you more than... working, but this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to apply your traction control system.
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... vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in snowy or icy conditions. Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) Your vehicle has a traction control system that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or...Vehicle to lose traction. When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to . 4-10 If you ever need to limit wheel spin. The traction control system ...on . You can turn the traction control system off on . But you know if there's a problem with your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is especially useful...
... vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in snowy or icy conditions. Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) Your vehicle has a traction control system that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or...Vehicle to lose traction. When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to . 4-10 If you ever need to limit wheel spin. The traction control system ...on . You can turn the traction control system off on . But you know if there's a problem with your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is especially useful...
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... whenever you should be displayed on page 3-17 for more effort. Stabilitrak® comes on . See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on the Driver Information Center. If the system senses that monitors the intention of the vehicle. 4-12 Just hold ...normal operation after the brake pedal has been released. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is a problem detected with directional control of the vehicle, you start your vehicle is in relation to maintain brake application. See ...
... whenever you should be displayed on page 3-17 for more effort. Stabilitrak® comes on . See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on the Driver Information Center. If the system senses that monitors the intention of the vehicle. 4-12 Just hold ...normal operation after the brake pedal has been released. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is a problem detected with directional control of the vehicle, you start your vehicle is in relation to maintain brake application. See ...
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...lane. • As you go over the top of a hill, be something in your engine and transmission, and you go uphill. • Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding... roads. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. You may...
...lane. • As you go over the top of a hill, be something in your engine and transmission, and you go uphill. • Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding... roads. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. You may...
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.... You should not have to add anything to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. If your vehicle experiences problems due to your fuel. If this fuel is not available in your area to contribute to clean air. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.... in the United States are advertised to contain additives that will operate satisfactorily on fuels that are now required to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount...
.... You should not have to add anything to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. If your vehicle experiences problems due to your fuel. If this fuel is not available in your area to contribute to clean air. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.... in the United States are advertised to contain additives that will operate satisfactorily on fuels that are now required to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount...
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...pouring it to a place that may be sure to the environment. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the CTS Navigation System Owner Supplement for very long. If you change engine oil message comes back on the INFO button located to access the DIC menu. 2. Press the up or down arrow... on when you have a problem properly disposing of water. Turn the key to 100. 3. What to reset the oil life ...
...pouring it to a place that may be sure to the environment. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the CTS Navigation System Owner Supplement for very long. If you change engine oil message comes back on the INFO button located to access the DIC menu. 2. Press the up or down arrow... on when you have a problem properly disposing of water. Turn the key to 100. 3. What to reset the oil life ...
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... of the filler plug hole. 3. Too little fluid could indicate a problem. If the fluid level is good and your vehicle is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. If your vehicle is a CTS-V, apply LOCTITE ® #516 or equivalent sealant to the threads and then reinstall... up to the bottom of fluid to overheat. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to get an accurate reading if you suspect...
... of the filler plug hole. 3. Too little fluid could indicate a problem. If the fluid level is good and your vehicle is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. If your vehicle is a CTS-V, apply LOCTITE ® #516 or equivalent sealant to the threads and then reinstall... up to the bottom of fluid to overheat. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to get an accurate reading if you suspect...
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...;37°C). • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as they should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for... your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you should . If you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. See Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. A 50/50 mixture of the reservoir.
...;37°C). • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as they should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for... your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you should . If you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. See Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. A 50/50 mixture of the reservoir.
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...driving to a safe place in an emergency. You or others could be covered by your engine if it can indicate a serious problem. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Stay away from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in traffic. Just turn it off and get out of steam... or coolant before you see or hear no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. Stop your warranty. Stop after high-speed...
...driving to a safe place in an emergency. You or others could be covered by your engine if it can indicate a serious problem. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Stay away from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in traffic. Just turn it off and get out of steam... or coolant before you see or hear no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. Stop your warranty. Stop after high-speed...