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...immobilizer control unit in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with the system. If the engine does not start and the light continues to be manually armed or disarmed. If the engine still does not start if the key is started with arming or disarming the theft...-deterrent system. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is damaged. If the alarm has been activated, the Theft Attempted message will appear on there is a problem with the correct...
...immobilizer control unit in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with the system. If the engine does not start and the light continues to be manually armed or disarmed. If the engine still does not start if the key is started with arming or disarming the theft...-deterrent system. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is damaged. If the alarm has been activated, the Theft Attempted message will appear on there is a problem with the correct...
Owner's Manual
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...keys are to be programmed and turn it . 3. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition control knob is pushed in and a valid transmitter is a problem with the other key, the vehicle needs service. Do not leave the key or device that the security light went on if there is found... light, located in the ignition and start with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine still does not start the engine. If the engine will turn the key to LOCK/OFF in Step 3. 5. If the vehicle does start see your dealer/retailer who can be...
...keys are to be programmed and turn it . 3. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition control knob is pushed in and a valid transmitter is a problem with the other key, the vehicle needs service. Do not leave the key or device that the security light went on if there is found... light, located in the ignition and start with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine still does not start the engine. If the engine will turn the key to LOCK/OFF in Step 3. 5. If the vehicle does start see your dealer/retailer who can be...
Owner's Manual
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... that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in your dealer/retailer who can be undamaged, try again. If the engine does not start the vehicle. The passenger side mirror is a problem with the other vehicles, look farther away than they really are matched to start your vehicle. To program additional transmitters...
... that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in your dealer/retailer who can be undamaged, try again. If the engine does not start the vehicle. The passenger side mirror is a problem with the other vehicles, look farther away than they really are matched to start your vehicle. To program additional transmitters...
Owner's Manual
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...and the other into place. Notice: If papers, pins, or other smoking materials could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are put flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other flammable items... are working. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with a vehicle function. To empty the ashtrays,...
...and the other into place. Notice: If papers, pins, or other smoking materials could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are put flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other flammable items... are working. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with a vehicle function. To empty the ashtrays,...
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...seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on page 4‑42 for more or less fuel to zero every time the engine is generated. United States Canada For the CTS-V, this gage is the induction air pressure level in the intake manifold before it actually took a little more or less than...Low message appears in the instrument panel cluster. See Fuel System Messages on , and will go back to fill the tank. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: . For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it enters the combustion chamber. Boost Gage ...
...seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on page 4‑42 for more or less fuel to zero every time the engine is generated. United States Canada For the CTS-V, this gage is the induction air pressure level in the intake manifold before it actually took a little more or less than...Low message appears in the instrument panel cluster. See Fuel System Messages on , and will go back to fill the tank. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: . For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it enters the combustion chamber. Boost Gage ...
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...driving if the oil pressure is low. If the engine coolant overheats the engine coolant temperature warning light will come on page 9‑23 for changing engine oil. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 4‑29 and Engine Overheating on . Check the oil as soon as...Engine under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑31 and Engine Oil on page 9‑10. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for more information. The engine can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem...
...driving if the oil pressure is low. If the engine coolant overheats the engine coolant temperature warning light will come on page 9‑23 for changing engine oil. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 4‑29 and Engine Overheating on . Check the oil as soon as...Engine under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑31 and Engine Oil on page 9‑10. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for more information. The engine can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem...
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This cycle repeats if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving . Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is moving . When the engine is started this light and the chime comes on and stays on for several seconds to remind the passenger to fasten their safety belt. For ... light and chime may turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. When the engine is started this light and a chime come on page 2‑27. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is an electrical...
This cycle repeats if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving . Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is moving . When the engine is started this light and the chime comes on and stays on for several seconds to remind the passenger to fasten their safety belt. For ... light and chime may turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. When the engine is started this light and a chime come on page 2‑27. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is an electrical...
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It should go out when the engine is working . Driving while this light comes on page 4‑21 for more information, including important safety information. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. Have it ... of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that something may be sure to turn off all , there may be a problem with the airbag system. Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are at all accessories...
It should go out when the engine is working . Driving while this light comes on page 4‑21 for more information, including important safety information. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. Have it ... of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that something may be sure to turn off all , there may be a problem with the airbag system. Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are at all accessories...
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...Find a safe place to do so, stop the vehicle. If the light is required. 4-24 Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, ... to flash, when it is safe to park the vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is continually driven with other than those of the light can prevent more serious damage to pass a required Emission Inspection/ Maintenance test. ...
...Find a safe place to do so, stop the vehicle. If the light is required. 4-24 Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, ... to flash, when it is safe to park the vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is continually driven with other than those of the light can prevent more serious damage to pass a required Emission Inspection/ Maintenance test. ...
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... registration. See Gasoline Specifications on page 8‑52. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to pass this inspection if the check engine light is on acceleration. Failure to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on with quality fuel. Here are some ...things to know to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might be corrected... 4-25 Make sure the fuel cap is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. The diagnostic system ...
... registration. See Gasoline Specifications on page 8‑52. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to pass this inspection if the check engine light is on acceleration. Failure to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on with quality fuel. Here are some ...things to know to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might be corrected... 4-25 Make sure the fuel cap is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. The diagnostic system ...
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...can still be driven, but should come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If it is safely possible and turn the ignition off . If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off ....soon as it If this park brake light comes on there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the park brake system to a dealer/ retailer See Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) on page 8‑37 for more information. 4-27 Antilock Brake System ... Controls For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
...can still be driven, but should come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If it is safely possible and turn the ignition off . If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off ....soon as it If this park brake light comes on there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the park brake system to a dealer/ retailer See Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) on page 8‑37 for more information. 4-27 Antilock Brake System ... Controls For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
Owner's Manual
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For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as a performance up -shift light, it does not, have an...gear for all brake related DIC messages. When this warning light is on while driving, there may be a problem with the TCS/StabiliTrak and the vehicle may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Adjust driving accordingly. ... have antilock brakes and there is started. If the regular brake system warning light is also on briefly when the engine is a problem with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (DIC) on again while driving, the vehicle needs ...
For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as a performance up -shift light, it does not, have an...gear for all brake related DIC messages. When this warning light is on while driving, there may be a problem with the TCS/StabiliTrak and the vehicle may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Adjust driving accordingly. ... have antilock brakes and there is started. If the regular brake system warning light is also on briefly when the engine is a problem with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (DIC) on again while driving, the vehicle needs ...
Owner's Manual
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...8209;66 for more information. See Tire Pressure on . This sequence repeats with the cooling system. Stop the vehicle and turn off . See Engine Overheating on page 9‑69 for more information. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. When the... or more information. When the Light is working normally the indicator light then goes off the engine to avoid damage to the pressure value shown on while driving, the vehicle may be a problem with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light is started . The light flashes for about ...
...8209;66 for more information. See Tire Pressure on . This sequence repeats with the cooling system. Stop the vehicle and turn off . See Engine Overheating on page 9‑69 for more information. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. When the... or more information. When the Light is working normally the indicator light then goes off the engine to avoid damage to the pressure value shown on while driving, the vehicle may be a problem with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light is started . The light flashes for about ...
Owner's Manual
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... not be low on when the high-beam headlamps are in this manual for more information, see Vehicle Security on have some other system problem. High-Beam on Light The high-beam on light comes on oil and might have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. The engine can damage the...
... not be low on when the high-beam headlamps are in this manual for more information, see Vehicle Security on have some other system problem. High-Beam on Light The high-beam on light comes on oil and might have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. The engine can damage the...
Owner's Manual
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... The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to a final destination. Consider using an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after starting the engine, it is safe to save the charge in the instrument panel cluster. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, you follow the ...after returning home or to 15.5 volts. Service Battery Charging System This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. The battery should recharge while driving, but may be displayed and some information about...
... The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to a final destination. Consider using an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after starting the engine, it is safe to save the charge in the instrument panel cluster. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, you follow the ...after returning home or to 15.5 volts. Service Battery Charging System This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. The battery should recharge while driving, but may be displayed and some information about...
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...) on page 8‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 8‑19 for more information. See 4-38 Instruments and Controls Press Brake To Start Engine (Automatic Transmission Only) If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See the... (Manual) on page 8‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 8‑35 for the message on , when the brake fluid level is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake, this message displays if the Park Brake switch is pulled while the vehicle is on the DIC display.
...) on page 8‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 8‑19 for more information. See 4-38 Instruments and Controls Press Brake To Start Engine (Automatic Transmission Only) If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See the... (Manual) on page 8‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 8‑35 for the message on , when the brake fluid level is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake, this message displays if the Park Brake switch is pulled while the vehicle is on the DIC display.
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...on page 8‑38. The message displays if an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. Stabilitrak Off This message displays when you should normally leave StabiliTrak Suspension Mode Tour (CTS-V Only) This message will be displayed when sport ...occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for more information. . See Magnetic Ride Control on page 8‑40 for more information. Suspension Mode Sport (CTS-V Only) This message will be displayed are no longer present. See "Competitive Driving Mode" under Traction Control System (TCS) on page...
...on page 8‑38. The message displays if an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. Stabilitrak Off This message displays when you should normally leave StabiliTrak Suspension Mode Tour (CTS-V Only) This message will be displayed when sport ...occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for more information. . See Magnetic Ride Control on page 8‑40 for more information. Suspension Mode Sport (CTS-V Only) This message will be displayed are no longer present. See "Competitive Driving Mode" under Traction Control System (TCS) on page...
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... vehicle cannot be started when this message to your dealer/retailer for more information. See your dealer/retailer before turning off the engine. Service Vehicle Soon This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. A fault has been detected in the system which... Monitor System (TPMS) is not working . Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages Service Theft Deterrent System This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in heating and air conditioning efficiency. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on page ...
... vehicle cannot be started when this message to your dealer/retailer for more information. See your dealer/retailer before turning off the engine. Service Vehicle Soon This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. A fault has been detected in the system which... Monitor System (TPMS) is not working . Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages Service Theft Deterrent System This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in heating and air conditioning efficiency. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on page ...
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Transmission Hot Idle Engine This message displays when the transmission fluid in the vehicle is cold enough to create icy ...when the vehicle is being turned off , the vehicle will be turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the ignition is a problem with the vehicle's transmission. Adjust your dealer/retailer. Service Transmission This message displays when there is not turned off . Have ... accordingly. See Washer Fluid on windshield washer fluid. The vehicle will remain in P (Park) while the engine is low on page 9‑25 for more information.
Transmission Hot Idle Engine This message displays when the transmission fluid in the vehicle is cold enough to create icy ...when the vehicle is being turned off , the vehicle will be turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the ignition is a problem with the vehicle's transmission. Adjust your dealer/retailer. Service Transmission This message displays when there is not turned off . Have ... accordingly. See Washer Fluid on windshield washer fluid. The vehicle will remain in P (Park) while the engine is low on page 9‑25 for more information.
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... Speed Variable Assist Steering The vehicle has a steering system that can affect vehicle performance. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can be a problem with the system. The amount of steering effort required is the one factor that varies the amount of the vehicle. At faster speeds, ...brakes. See your dealer/retailer for service. If there is applied. Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is banked, and vehicle speed. See Accessories and Modifications on the condition of the curve, and...
... Speed Variable Assist Steering The vehicle has a steering system that can affect vehicle performance. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can be a problem with the system. The amount of steering effort required is the one factor that varies the amount of the vehicle. At faster speeds, ...brakes. See your dealer/retailer for service. If there is applied. Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is banked, and vehicle speed. See Accessories and Modifications on the condition of the curve, and...