2006 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual - Page 187

DIC Warnings and Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle's systems. You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the screen for further use. To clear a message, press the CLR button. Be sure to take any message that appears on the screen seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not the problem. Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button until BATTERY VOLTS appears. Battery Voltage High This message indicates that the electrical charging system is overcharging the battery. When the system detects that the battery voltage is above approximately 16 volts, this message will be displayed. To reduce the charging overload, use the vehicle's accessories. Turn on the exterior lamps and radio, set the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on the highest setting, and turn the rear window defogger on. The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running. You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button until BATTERY VOLTS appears. Battery Not Charging When this message appears on the display, there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer as soon as possible. Battery Saver Active This message appears when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle which you may not be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. 3-61