Stability System Engaged Message; Service Steering System; Stability System Off Message; Service Theft System - Cadillac 2005 CTS Owner's Manual

Stability System Engaged Message

The Stability System Engaged message will be
displayed any time Stabilitrak
assisting you with directional control of the vehicle.
Slippery road conditions may exist when this message
is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly.
This message may stay on for a few seconds after
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Stabilitrak stops assisting you with directional control
of the vehicle.

Stability System Off Message

The Stability System Off message will be displayed any
time you turn off Stabilitrak
TC (traction control) on/off button. See Traction Control
System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control
System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 for more
information. When this message has been displayed,
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Stabilitrak is no longer available to assist you with
directional control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving
accordingly.

Stability System Ready Message

The Stability System Ready message will be displayed
any time you turn back on Stabilitrak
using the TC (traction control) on/off button. See
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10
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(if equipped) is actively
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(if equipped) using the
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(if equipped)
for more information. When this message has been
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displayed, Stabilitrak is ready to assist you with
directional control of the vehicle if needed.

Service Steering System

Your vehicle may be equipped with a speed variable
assist steering system. See Steering on page 4-12 .
The Service Steering System message will be displayed
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.

Service Theft System

This message means there is a problem with the
immobilizer. See Immobilizer on page 2-19 for more
information. A fault has been detected in the system
which means that the system is disabled and is
not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts,
however, you may want to take your vehicle to your
dealer before turning off the engine.

Service Transmission

There is a problem with the transmission of your
vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer.