Dashboard Indicator Lamps

IS ONE OF YOUR DASHBOARD INDICATOR LAMPS ON?

Gold Coast Cadillac Explains

 

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT:

This light comes on when the adaptive Cruise Control (if equipped) is active.

 

ADAPTIVE FORWARD LIGHTING (AFL) LIGHT:

This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switchmen between lighting modes.

 

BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT:

If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

 

SERVICE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE LIGHT:

If this light stays on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to the dealer as soon as possible.

 

VEHICLE AHEAD INDICATOR:

This light displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead and will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely.

 

STABILITRAK OFF LIGHT:

This light comes on when the SabiliTrak system is turned off.

 

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) LIGHT:

This light comes on green when the system is on and ready to operate. When the system determines that the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal, this light will change to amber and flash.

 

SECURITY LIGHT:

If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with he theft-deterrent system.

 

AUTOMATIC HIGH-BEAM LIGHT:

This light comes on when the automatic high-beam headlamps are in use.

 

CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT:

This cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready and turns green when the cruise control is set and active.

 

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE LIGHT:

The parking brake status light comes on when the brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system.

 

FUEL ECONOMY LIGHT:

The light comes on when the eco button, located next tot he shift lever, is pressed. Press the button again to turn off the light and exit the fuel economy mode.

 

FRONT FOG LAMP LIGHT:

The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off.

 

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)/STABILITRAK LIGHT:

If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer function and whether the vehicle requires service.

 

TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT:

When the light is on steady, this indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly under inflated.

 

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT:

If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See the dealer.

 

LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT:

This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced.

 

HIGH-BEAM ON LIGHT:

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.

 

CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT:

If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with electrical charging system. Have it checked by the dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery.

 

SAFETY BELT REMINDER LIGHT:

The light flashes and chimes to remind drivers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains unbuckled during driving.

 

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP:

This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switchmen between lighting modes.

 

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT:

The light comes on when the engine has overheated.

 

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT:

If the light comes on an stays on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Start the engine again to reset the system. If the light stays on, see dealer for service.

 

AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT:

This light shows if there in an electrical problem with the airbag system. The airbag light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have the vehicle fixed immediately.