Cadillac CTS 2011 Owner's Manual page 183

SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
This message displays if a problem
occurs with the All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) system. The vehicle will run
in 2WD. This could be caused by:
An electronics problem
An AWD system oil overheat
Worn out or overheated clutch
plates
Various electrical issues
If this message appears, stop as
soon as possible and turn off the
ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message
on the DIC display. If the message
is still displayed or appears again
when you begin driving, the system
needs service. See your dealer
right away.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays if a problem
is detected with the speed variable
assist steering system. When this
message is displayed, you may
notice that the effort required to
steer the vehicle increases or feels
heavier, but you will still be able to
steer the vehicle. See Steering on
page 9 4.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there
has been a problem detected
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with the StabiliTrak system. The
TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on
the instrument panel cluster also
comes on.
If this message comes on while you
are driving, pull off the road as soon
as possible and stop carefully. Try
resetting the system by turning the
ignition off then back on. If this
message still stays on or comes
back on again while you are driving,
the vehicle needs service. Have the
StabiliTrak system inspected by
your dealer as soon as possible.
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See StabiliTrak System on
page 9 39 for more information.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Instruments and Controls
SERVICE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Magnetic Ride
Control system. See Magnetic Ride
Control on page 9 40 for more
information. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
This message displays when
there is a problem with the
Traction Control System (TCS). The
TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the
instrument panel cluster also comes
on. When this message displays,
the system will not limit wheel spin.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See
your dealer for service. See Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9 38
for more information.
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