Door Ajar Messages; Engine Cooling System; Messages; Engine Oil Messages - Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING
This message may display if Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged
holding the vehicle at a stop, and the
driver attempts to exit the vehicle. Put
the vehicle in P (Park) before exiting.

Door Ajar Messages

DOOR OPEN
A door open symbol will be displayed
on the DIC showing which door is
open. If the vehicle has been shifted
out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN
message will also be displayed. The
DOOR OPEN message may also be
displayed if the vehicle starts to move.
Close the door completely.
BONNET OPEN
This message will display along with a
bonnet open symbol when the bonnet
is open. A chime may also sound.
Close the bonnet completely.
BOOT LID OPEN
This message will display along with a
symbol when the boot is open. Close
the boot completely.

Engine Cooling System

Messages

A/C OFF ENGINE COOLANT HOT
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature. 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. The vehicle
can continue to be driven.
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
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
sounds when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. The engine
coolant temperature warning light will
also be on. Stop and allow the vehicle
to idle until it cools down.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
ENGINE OVERHEATED
VEHICLE OFF
This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
engine cooling system reaches unsafe
temperatures for operation. The
engine coolant temperature warning
light will flash. Stop and turn off the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to
avoid severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled to a
safe operating temperature.

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed. When
you change the engine oil, be sure to
IDLE
reset the Oil Life System. See Engine
Oil Life System 0 255, Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 0 129, Engine
Oil 0 315, and Scheduled
Maintenance 0 315.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop
and allow the vehicle to idle until it
cools down.
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