Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation. Cadillac CTS 2006

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2006 🢒 CTS 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Table 1:	IPC Indicators
Table 2:	Radio Warning Messages
Table 3:	Message Center (CTS-V JL4)

IPC Indicators

Symbol	Reference
	ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
	Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
BRAKE (Domestic)	Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
	Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
	Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
	Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
	Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
	Front Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Lights On: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	The message center illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW message when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil pressure condition.
	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 2.8L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L engine
	Rear Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Security: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
	Sport Mode: Refer to Sport/Economy Mode Operation or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 5L40-E/5L50-E transmission
	Traction Control Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
	Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Winter Mode: Refer to Winter Mode Operation or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 5L40-E/5L50-E transmission

Radio Warning Messages

Message	Reference
BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYS	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
CHANGE AC FILTER	Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation
CHANGE BRAKE PADS	Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
CHANGE ENGINE OIL	The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life is 0 percent.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
CHECK BRAKE FLUID	Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
CHECK GAS CAP	Refer to Fuel System Description for the 2.8L engine or Fuel System Description for the 3.6L engine
CHECK OIL LEVEL	The radio illuminates the CHECK OIL LEVEL message when the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil level.
CHECK WASHER FLUID	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
DRIVER DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Driver #	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation
ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT - AC OFF	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE POWER REDUCED	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine
FUEL LEVEL LOW	The radio illuminates the FUEL LEVEL LOW message in the radio when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the fuel level is less than 9.48 liters (2.5 gallons).
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE	The radio illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE message when the outside air temperature drops below 2°C (36°F). When the temperature rises above 5.5°C (42°F), the ICE POSSIBLE message turns OFF.
KM/H	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the km/h indicator when the radio detects that metric units have been requested via the Eng/Met button.
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
MPH	The IPC illuminates the MPH indicator when the radio detects that English units have been requested via the Eng/Met button.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE	The radio illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message when the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil pressure.
OIL TEMPERATURE HOT	The message center illuminates the OIL TEMPERATURE HOT message when the engine control module (ECM) detects a hot engine oil temperature condition.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
PERSONALIZATION OFF	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
SERVICE AC SYSTEM	Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L engine Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine
SERVICE STABILITY SYS	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE STEERING SYS	Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS	Refer to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM	Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	The radio illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS OFF	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS READY	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY	Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED - THROTTLE PROBLEM	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED	Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF	The radio illuminates the TOP SPEED FUEL CUT OFF message when the engine control module (ECM) detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).
TRACTION ENGAGED	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION SUSPENDED	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
TRUNK OPEN	Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
TURN SIGNAL ON	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
VEHICLE OVERSPEED	The radio illuminates the VEHICLE OVERSPEED message when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).
WD DR:# PA:#	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation
WD DR:# PA:# LR:# RR:#	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation

Message Center (CTS-V JL4)

Message	Reference
	1 -- 4 SHIFT Refer to Manual Transmission Description and Operation
	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects that the engine oil pressure is low.
	Engine Coolant Temp Hot Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects that the oil temperature is very hot.
Lateral Acceleration	Refer to ABS Description and Operation Lateral acceleration is a measure of how hard a vehicle is taking a corner. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) calculates the lateral acceleration during vehicle turns as part of the vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES). Refer to ABS Description and Operation for more information the VSES system.
Reverse Gear	Refer to Manual Transmission Description and Operation
Tire Pressure Warning	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
	Transmission Fluid Hot Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages