Brake System Messages - Cadillac CTS 2012 Owner's Manual

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012
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 4 22 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 8 36 or
Parking Brake (Electric) on
page 8 37 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 8 36 or Parking
Brake (Electric) on page 8 37 for
more information.
Black plate (37,1)
Instruments and Controls
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 8 18 or Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) on page 8 19 for
more information.
RELEASE PARK BRAKE
SWITCH
For vehicles with the electric parking
brake, this message displays if the
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
moving. See the electric parking
brake information under Parking
Brake (Manual) on page 8 36 or
Parking Brake (Electric) on
page 8 37 for more information.
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