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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
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Instruments and Controls
For the CTS-V, the tracer lights
function as a performance up-shift
light.
The tracers flash to indicate when
to shift to the next higher gear to
avoid the engine speed limit.
See
Automatic Transmission on
page 9
‑
26
or
Manual Transmission
on page 9
‑
31
for more information.
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak
®
Light
The Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak warning light should
come on briefly when the engine is
started.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light then goes off.
If the light comes on or stays on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the TCS/StabiliTrak
and the vehicle may need service.
When this warning light is on, the
system does not limit wheel spin.
Adjust driving accordingly.
See
Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9
‑
38
and
StabiliTrak
®
System on page 9
‑
39
for more
information.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on briefly when
the engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light then goes off.
If the light comes on and stays on
while driving, the vehicle may have
a problem with the cooling system.
Stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine to avoid damage to the
engine. A warning chime sounds
when this light is on.
See
Engine Overheating on
page 10
‑
24
for more information.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine
is started. It provides information
about tire pressures and the TPMS.
