Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation. Cadillac XLR 2008

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Table 1:	Indicators
Table 2:	DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol	Reference
	ABS: ABS Description and Operation
	Air Bag: SIR System Description and Operation
BRAKE	Brake: ABS Description and Operation
	Buckle Safety Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation
	Front Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Headlights On: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
MPH or KM/H	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the km/h or MPH indicator when the IPC detects that Metric or English units have been selected from the DIC switch.
(Export Only)	Rear Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	SECURITY: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
CHECK ENGINE	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.6L engine or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.4L engine
	Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
	Traction Control Off: ABS Description and Operation
	Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
1st Gear 2nd Gear 3rd Gear 4th Gear 5th Gear 6th Gear	Transmission Indicators and Messages
ABS ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
Accessory Mode Active	When there are no vehicle messages to display in the DIC when the ignition is in ACC, ACCESSORY MODE ACTIVE is displayed in the DIC.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Charging System Description and Operation
CHANGE OIL NOW	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays this message in the DIC when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil needs to be changed.
CHANGE OIL SOON	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays this message in the DIC when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil needs to be changed soon.
CHARGING SYSTEM FAULT	Charging System Description and Operation
CHECK GAS CAP	Fuel System Description for the 4.4L engine
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CLEAN RADAR CRUISE	Cruise Control Description and Operation
CLOSE CARGO DIVIDER	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
COOLANT OVER TEMP	Cooling System Description and Operation
CRUISE DISENGAGED	Cruise Control Description and Operation
CRUISE ENGAGED	Cruise Control Description and Operation
CRUISE NOT READY	Cruise Control Description and Operation
DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR AJAR	Power Door Latch Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT STOP ENGINE	Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE PROTECTION, REDUCE ENGINE RPM	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
FOB AUTOLEARN WAIT XX MINUTES	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
FOB BATTERY LOW	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-XX	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
HIGH TRANS TEMP	Transmission Indicators and Messages
HIGH VOLTAGE	Charging System Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE	The DIC displays this message when the ambient air temperature drops below 2°C (36°F). When the temperature rises above 5.5°C (42°F) the message turns off.
INTRUSION SENSOR (OFF/ON)	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
KNOWN FOB	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
LOW BRAKE FLUID	Brake Warning System Description and Operation
LOW COOLANT	Cooling System Description and Operation
LOW FUEL	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.
LOW OIL LEVEL	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays this message in the DIC when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition.
LOW OIL PRESSURE	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE-XX	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
LOW VOLTAGE	Charging System Description and Operation
LOW WASHER FLUID	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
MAXIMUM # FOBS LEARNED	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
MAXIMUM SPEED 129 KM/H (80 MPH)	Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation
NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
NO FOBS DETECTED	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
OFF-ACC TO LEARN	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
OVER SPEED WARNING (gulf states)	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays this O message in the DIC when the vehicle speed is greater than 120 km/h (74.6 mph).
PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE	ABS Description and Operation
READY FOR FOB #X	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
REDUCED ENGINE POWER	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
SERVICE ABS	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE A/C	Air Temperature Description and Operation
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK	Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
SERVICE ELECT SYSTEM	Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM	Fuel System Description for the 4.4L engine
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE	Cruise Control Description and Operation
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL	Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Transmission Indicators and Messages
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the BCM/ECM detects certain malfunctions that are not emissions related.
SHIFT TO PARK	Transmission Indicators and Messages
(XX) TIRE FLAT MAX SPEED 55, REDUCE HANDLING	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOP INOP OUT OF PARK	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOP INOP - VALET ON	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOP NOT SECURE	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TRAC/STABILITRAK ON	ABS Description and Operation
TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION SYS ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING ON/OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION SYSTEM ON/OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE	Transmission Indicators and Messages
TRUNK AJAR	Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
UPSHIFT NOW	Transmission Indicators and Messages and Transmission General Description
WAIT FOR STABILIYTRAK	ABS Description and Operation