Owner's Manual

Black plate (38,1)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
5-38 Instruments and Controls
Stop the vehicle immediately, as
engine damage can result from
driving a vehicle with low oil
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer as soon as possible
when this message is displayed.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
engine power is being reduced to
protect the engine from damage.
There could be several malfunctions
that might cause this message.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there
is no reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination.
The performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is driven.
The vehicle may be driven at a
reduced speed while this message
is on, but acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, take the vehicle
to your dealer for service as soon
as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel
tank as soon as possible. A chime
may sound when this message
displays. See Filling the Tank on
page 9‑55.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when
the fuel cap has not been fully
tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to
ensure that it is on and tightened
properly.
Key and Lock Messages
ACCESSORY MODE ACTIVE
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this message
displays when the accessory mode
is active. See Ignition Positions
(Key Access) on page 9‑17 or
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
on page 9‑19 for more information.
ELECTRONIC KEY ALREADY
KNOWN
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this message
displays if you try to match a
transmitter that has already been
learned. See the keyless access
information for Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) on page 2‑7 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access) on
page 2‑5 for more information.
ELECTRONIC KEY NOT
DETECTED
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this message
displays if the vehicle does
not detect the presence of a
transmitter when you have
attempted to start the vehicle or
a vehicle door has just closed.