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4. Repeat for the other crossrail. 5. Replace the siderail covers on

the siderails.

4. Locate the forward or rearward

6. Levers must still be in the

5.

cut-out (A) in the siderail channel. Insert both crossrail ends into the cut-outs, making sure the arrows are pointed toward the front of the vehicle.

forward up position. Move the front crossrail forward beyond the cut-out area (B). For the rear crossrail, slide the crossrail assembly (A) rearward until the entire crossrail support is in first position beyond the channel cut-out area (B).

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Steering Wheel Controls

(Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-4
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4
Rear Window Wiper/

Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Headlamp Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Engine Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . 5-14
Engine Oil Pressure

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-16
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-17
Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-19
Malfunction

Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Brake System Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-24

Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-25
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . 5-26
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Information Displays

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-32
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-34
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Engine Cooling System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-35
Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-36
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-36
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-37
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

Ride Control System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-43

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Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Power Tilt Wheel

Anti-Theft Alarm System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-43
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-45
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-46

Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-46

Universal Remote System

Universal Remote System . . . 5-54
Universal Remote System

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54

Universal Remote System

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

For vehicles with the power tilt wheel, the control is on the left side of the steering column. . Push the control up or down to

tilt the steering wheel up or down.

. Push the control forward or

rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Steering Wheel Controls (Audio)

Some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Controls that can be adjusted at the steering wheel may include: SRCE (Source): Press to switch between the radio AM, FM, XM™ (if equipped), CD, DVD (if equipped), HDD (if equipped), auxiliary input jack, and USB (if equipped).

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For vehicles without a navigation system, press and hold g for two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth. See the OnStar Owner's Guide, or Bluetooth on page 7‑37 for more information about these features. For vehicles with a navigation system, OnStar, or Bluetooth, press and hold g for two seconds and say “hands free” to interact with OnStar or Bluetooth. See the OnStar Owner's Guide , or Bluetooth on page 7‑37 for more information about these features.

y / c z (Previous/Next): Press to go to the previous or next radio station stored as a favorite, or the previous or next track of a CD. Press to interact with the Bluetooth® system. See Bluetooth on page 7‑37 for more information.

+ e − (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the volume. b g (Mute/Speech Recognition/ Push to Talk): Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only. The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if the vehicle has these features, does not mute. Press and release b g again, to turn the sound on.

For vehicles with a navigation system, press and hold g for two seconds to initiate speech recognition. See “Speech Recognition” in the Navigation System manual for more information.

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Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles with a heated steering wheel.

Horn Press near the horn symbols or press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

( : Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating.

Sedan and Coupe Model Shown

Wagon Model Shown

The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. 7 (Mist): Single wipe, briefly move the lever down and release. Several wipes, hold the lever down. T (Off): Turns the wipers off. & (Adjustable Interval Wipes): For a delayed wiping cycle, turn the adjustable interval wiper band to set the frequency of wipes. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wiper Band): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 1 : Slow wipes. 2 : Fast wipes.

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If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See “Wiper Activated Headlamps” for more information. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. For more information, see Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑34. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.

Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to the OFF position. This disables the windshield wipers and/or rear wipers, if equipped.

Windshield Washer

{ WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Sedan and Coupe Model K (Washer Fluid): Press the end of the windshield washer lever, to wash the windshield. The washer fluid sprays onto the windshield and the wipers run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. Press and hold K for more wash cycles. Wagon Model Pull the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times.

Washer Fluid Low Add Fluid displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer fluid is low. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑26 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir. If the headlamps are on while the windshield is being washed, the headlamp washers, if the vehicle has them, will also turn on. See “Headlamp Washer” following for more information. 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. The wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off when the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, or the windshield wiper control is turned off.

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Rear Window Wiper/Washer For vehicles with a rear window wiper/washer, the controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.

Press the upper or lower portion of the button to control the rear wiper and rear wiper delay. The system turns off when the button is returned to the middle position.

Z (Rear Wiper Delay Short): Sets a five‐second delay between wipes. 5 (Rear Wiper Delay Long): Sets a 10‐second delay between wipes. = (Rear Washer): Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever returns to its starting position when released. The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window. Check the fluid level in the reservoir if either washer is not working. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑26.

{ WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Headlamp Washer For vehicles with headlamp washers they clear debris from the headlamp lenses.

The headlamp washers are beneath the headlamps. Press the washer button at the end of the windshield wiper lever, to wash the headlamps. Both the headlamps and the windshield will be washed. After the first wash, the headlamps will not be washed until the fifth press of the windshield washer button.

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3. Press V to scroll through and

select the appropriate variance zone.

4. Press 3 until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC.

5. Calibrate the compass. See

“Compass Calibration Procedure” following.

Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. Also, away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible.

The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed. If the washer fluid is low, the headlamp washers will not work. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 for more information.

Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone. To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure:

Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone

when the vehicle is moving. On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set it when the

vehicle is in P (Park). On a manual transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle is stopped.

Press T until Press V To Change Compass Zone displays.

2. Find the vehicle's current

location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available.

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If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass.

Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, check that the compass is set to the correct variance zone. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section.

Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the calibration procedure.

2. Press T until Press V To

Calibrate Compass displays.

3. Press V to start the compass

calibration.

4. The DIC will display Calibrating

Drive In Circles. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration. The DIC will display Calibration Complete for a few seconds then returns to the Press V To Calibrate Compass display.

Clock The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock: 1. Locate the adjustment buttons

directly below the clock.

2. Push and release the right

adjustment button to move the clock hands forward or the left adjustment button to make the clock hands go backward. Holding either button down will cause the clock to advance faster. Release the button before the desired time is reached.

3. Push and release either button

to adjust the time by one minute increments.

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Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are three accessory power outlets. The power outlets located below the climate control system, inside the center console storage bin, and on the rear of the center console are powered while the vehicle is in ON/RUN, START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. On the CTS Wagon there is an additional accessory power outlet located near the rear cargo net that is powered at all times. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.

Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑59.

Notice: Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.

Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.

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Ashtrays The vehicle may have two removable ashtrays. One ashtray can be placed into the instrument panel storage compartment and the other into the center console rear compartment. To empty the ashtrays, hold on to the edges of the bin and pull straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges 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 gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working.

Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

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

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

Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of kilometers or miles traveled for up to two trips.

The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center (DIC); for more information see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. For vehicles that have the navigation system, see the Navigation System manual for more information.

Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that follow the movement of the tachometer indicator. The tracer lights also flash when it is time to

up-shift to avoid the engine speed limit. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑26 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑31
for more information.

Fuel Gauge

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

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The Fuel Level Low message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑36 for more information. Normal operation of the fuel gauge includes: . At the service station, the fuel

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

Boost Gauge

Metric

English

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

Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe level. If the level is too high, the throttle closes or limits the fuel supply until the engine speed returns to a safe level. Throttle operation and fuel supply return to normal when engine speed is lowered.

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For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flash prior to reaching engine speed limit. The tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles while in the DSC or Tap Shift modes.

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

English

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

Metric

A reading outside the normal operating range may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Oil should be checked as soon as possible. See Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 and Engine Oil on page 10‑10.

{ WARNING

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Metric

English

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

Safety Belt Reminders

Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster.

When the engine is started, this light comes on and a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light flashes for several seconds, then comes on solid for several more. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving.

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The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device is put on the seat . To turn off the warning light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.

Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 3‑30.

If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light

Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for a number of seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, flashes for several more seconds, and then comes on solid for several more. This cycle repeats if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on.

The airbag readiness light comes on and stays on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light goes out.

{ WARNING

If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.

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several seconds as a system check. If the vehicle has remote start, and it is being used to start the vehicle from a distance, you may not see the 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 frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the outboard front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the outboard front passenger frontal airbag.

If, after several seconds, both 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.

{ WARNING

If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for more information, including important safety information.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑37 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.

United States

Canada and Mexico

When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light the words ON and OFF, or the symbols for on and off, for

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Charging System Light

The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery.

When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑31. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.

This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on and stays on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required.

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Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to

costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10‑3. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades.

If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following may correct an emissions system malfunction: . Make sure the fuel cap is

fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑50. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.

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If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC).

. Make sure the electrical

system is not wet. The system could be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of water. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. . Make sure to fuel the vehicle

with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑48.

The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if:

The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. The critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down.

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The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

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This light should come on briefly when the ignition is placed in ON/RUN. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light flashes or stays on if the parking brake is not fully released. If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released, there is a base brake problem.

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The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

For vehicles with the Electric Park Brake (EPB), this red brake warning light comes on when the park brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the park brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.

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For vehicles with the Electric Park Brake (EPB), this park brake status light should come on briefly when ignition is placed in ON/RUN. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. 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 work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to a dealer See Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) on page 9‑37 for more information.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If this happens, start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has

brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 for all brake related DIC messages.

Up-Shift Light

The vehicle may have an up-shift light. It indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. See Manual Transmission on page 9‑31 for more information.

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For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as a performance up-shift light. The tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to avoid the engine speed limit. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑26 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑31 for more information.

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light

If the light comes on or stays on while driving, there may be a problem with the TCS/StabiliTrak and the vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system does not limit wheel spin. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑38 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑39 for more information.

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem with the cooling system. Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine to avoid damage to the engine. A warning chime sounds when this light is on. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑24 for more information.

Tire Pressure Light

The Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off.

The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started.

For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.

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Engine Oil Pressure Light

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Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.

The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.

When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5‑44 for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑72 for more information.

When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑75 for more information.

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Security Light

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information.

Front Fog Lamp Light

Lamps On Reminder

This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See Exterior Lamps Off Reminder on page 6‑2 for more information.

The front fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 for more information.

This light flashes when the security system is activated. For more information, see Vehicle Security on page 2‑25.

High-Beam On Light

The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.

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Cruise Control Light

Information Displays

This light comes on whenever the cruise control is active. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑41 for more information.

Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) provides status of many vehicle systems. The DIC displays warning/ status messages. The DIC display is at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are on the instrument panel next to the steering wheel. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC displays the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The top line of the DIC display shows the DIC information. The bottom line shows the compass. The compass displays in the trip/fuel menus and in some vehicle information menus.

If a problem is detected, a warning message appears on the display. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the message does not correct the problem. DIC Operation and Displays

Press the DIC buttons to access the different displays. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See “Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items” following for more information.

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T (Vehicle Information): Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. See “Vehicle Information Display Menu Items” following for more information. U (Customization): Press to scroll through each of the customization features. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for more information. V (Set/Reset): Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge and clear DIC warning messages. y z (Menu Up/Down): Press to scroll up and down the menu items. Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to display the following menu items:

Odometer Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).

Trip A or Trip B Displays the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at the same time. Reset each trip odometer to zero by pressing and holding the set/reset button when Trip A or Trip B is displayed.

Fuel Range Displays the approximate remaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) you can drive without refilling the fuel tank. This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and changes if the driving conditions change. For example, freeway driving may produce better fuel economy than city driving with frequent stops, so the range would adjust for that. Once the range drops below about 30 miles (48 km) remaining, the display shows Low Range.

If the fuel is low, the Fuel Level Low message displays. See “Fuel Level Low” under Fuel System Messages on page 5‑36 for more information.

AVG (Average) Economy Displays the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). The calculation is based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this display was reset. Press the set/reset button to reset to zero.

Timer Can be used to measure time. For example, timing how long it takes to travel from one point to another. To access the timer, press the trip/fuel button until Timer 00:00:00 displays. To turn on the timer, press the set/reset button.

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To turn off the timer, press the set/reset button again. The timer displays the end timing value. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button.

Inst (Instantaneous) Economy Displays the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number changes frequently as driving conditions change. It cannot be reset.

AVG (Average) Speed Displays the average speed of the vehicle in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This calculation is based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this display. Press the set/reset button to reset to zero.

Speedometer Displays a digital speedometer in the DIC. The speed displays in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). To change the units from English to metric, see “Units” later in this section.

Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Display Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press to display the following menu items:

Oil Life Remaining If the vehicle has this display, it shows the estimated oil life remaining. If you see 99% Oil Life Remaining on the display, that means that 99% of the current oil life remains.

When the oil life is depleted, the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays. Change the oil as soon as possible. Additional maintenance is also recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 and Engine Oil on page 10‑10. The Oil Life must be reset after each oil change. Avoid accidental resetting of the Oil Life system. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑14. The system is reset when 100% displays.

Units Select to display English or Metric units of measure. Press the set/reset button to select when units is displayed.

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Parking Assist If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between On or Off. The URPA system automatically turns back on after each vehicle start. When the URPA system is turned off and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the DIC displays the Parking Assist Off message as a reminder that the system has been turned off. See Object Detection System Messages on page 5‑40
and Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑43 for more information.

Tire Pressure Tire pressure is displayed in the DIC for each tire in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays Front Tire kPa (PSI) Left ## Right ##. Press the vehicle

information button again until the DIC displays Rear Tire kPa (PSI) Left ## Right ##. If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advises to add air to a specific tire displays. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑72 and Tire Messages on page 5‑44 for more information.

Battery Voltage This display shows the current battery voltage. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may fluctuate when viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the charging system light illuminates and/or the DIC displays a message. See Charging System Light on page 5‑19, Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑31
and Battery Load Management on page 6‑6 for more information.

Calibrate Compass The vehicle may have this feature. The compass can be manually calibrated. To calibrate the compass through the DIC, see “DIC Compass” later in this section.

Change Compass Zone The vehicle may have this feature. To change the compass zone through the DIC, see “DIC Compass” later in this section.

Trans (Transmission) Temp (Temperature) (CTS-V Only) This display shows the transmission fluid temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C).

Oil Pressure (CTS-V Only) This display shows the oil pressure in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa).

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Lateral Acceleration (CTS-V Only) Lateral Acceleration measures the force of a turn or corner. For example, when turning right, it forces to the left. This gauge displays the “g” force from 0.0 g to 2.0 g.

Blank Display This display shows no information. DIC Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Compass on page 5‑7 for information.

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Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V (Set/Reset).

The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the message does not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages and some information about them.

Battery Voltage and Charging Messages

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping below expected levels. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that may be noticeable. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the vehicle information button until Battery Voltage is displayed.

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BATTERY VOLTS LOW This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge while driving, but may take a few hours to do so. Consider using an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after returning home or to a final destination. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions. If this message appears while driving or after starting the vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately to determine the cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories.

The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. Monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the vehicle information button until Battery Voltage is displayed. 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. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical system checked by your dealer. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 5‑19 for more information.

Brake System Messages

PARK BRAKE RELEASED For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake, this message displays when the parking brake has been released from the set position. See the Electric Parking Brake information under Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑34
or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35 for more information. PARK BRAKE SET For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake, this message displays when the parking brake has been applied to the set position. See the Electric Parking Brake information under Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35 for more information.

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SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light may also display on the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22 and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑23 for more information. Stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message displays immediately or again after you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your dealer as soon as possible. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 9‑33 for more information.

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays, while the ignition is on, when the brake fluid level is low. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22 for more information. This message may also be displayed for other brake system problems. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. SERVICE PARK BRAKE For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake, this message displays if a problem is detected with the electric parking brake system. See your dealer for service.

PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY) If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if you try to start the engine without having the brake pressed. The brake needs to be pressed when starting the engine. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for more information. RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake, this message displays if the Park Brake switch is pulled while the vehicle is moving. See the Electric Parking Brake information under Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35 for more information.

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STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake, this message displays if you try to release the park brake system without first pressing the brake pedal. See the Electric Parking Brake information under Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35 for more information.

Compass Messages

CALIBRATING DRIVE IN CIRCLES This message displays when calibrating the compass. Drive the vehicle in circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration. See Compass on page 5‑7 for more information.

CALIBRATION COMPLETE This message displays when the compass calibration is complete. See Compass on page 5‑7 for more information.

Cruise Control Messages

CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (KM/H) This message displays whenever the cruise control is set. See Cruise Control on page 9‑41 for more information.

Door Ajar Messages

DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver door is not closed completely. Close the door completely. HOOD OPEN This message displays when the hood is not closed completely. Make sure that the hood is closed completely.

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the passenger side front door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. REAR ACCESS OPEN (Wagon) This message displays when the liftgate is not closed completely. Make sure that the liftgate is closed completely. RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays when the passenger side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely.

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TRUNK OPEN (Sedan and Coupe) This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed completely.

Engine Cooling System Messages

ENGINE HOT A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5‑16. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive the vehicle.

If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑24 for more information. This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. If the message does not clear in a few minutes or if the overheat light stays on, shut the vehicle off and have it serviced before driving again. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 5‑24.

See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10‑25 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON When this message displays, it means that service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 and Engine Oil on page 10‑10 for more information. When you reset the Change Engine Oil Soon message by clearing it from the display, you still must reset the engine oil life system separately. For more information on resetting the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑14.

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ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL If the vehicle has an oil level sensor, this message displays if the oil level in the vehicle is low. Check the oil level and correct it as necessary. You may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message clears. This message clears itself after 10 seconds, until the next ignition cycle. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10 for additional information. OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil

pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10 for more information. This message displays when the vehicle's engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light may also appear on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 5‑25. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10 for more information. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed.

Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the engine power is being reduced to protect the engine from damage. There could be several malfunctions that might cause this message. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate.

If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as