Black plate (34,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 20125-34 Instruments and ControlsTo help the generator recharge thebattery quickly, reduce the load onthe electrical system by turning offthe accessories.The normal battery voltage range is11.5 to 15.5 volts. Monitor batteryvoltage on the DIC by pressing thevehicle information button untilBattery Voltage is displayed.SERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEMThis message displays when thereis a problem with the generator andbattery charging systems. Drivingwith this problem could drain thebattery. Turn off all unnecessaryaccessories. Stop and turn off thevehicle as soon as it is safe to doso. Have the electrical systemchecked by your dealer. Undercertain conditions, the chargingsystem light may also turn on inthe instrument panel cluster.See Charging System Light onpage 520 for more information.Brake System MessagesPARK BRAKE RELEASEDFor vehicles with the electric parkingbrake, this message displayswhen the parking brake has beenreleased from the set position.See the electric parking brakeinformation under Parking Brake(Electric) on page 937 or ParkingBrake (Manual) on page 936 formore information.PARK BRAKE SETFor vehicles with the electric parkingbrake, this message displays whenthe parking brake has been appliedto the set position. See the electricparking brake information underParking Brake (Electric) onpage 937 or Parking Brake(Manual) on page 936 for moreinformation.PRESS BRAKE TO STARTENGINE (AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION ONLY)If the vehicle has the keylessaccess system, this messagedisplays if you try to start the enginewithout having the brake pressed.The brake needs to be pressedwhen starting the engine. SeeIgnition Positions (Key Access) onpage 917 or Ignition Positions(Keyless Access) on page 919 formore information.RELEASE PARK BRAKESWITCHFor vehicles with the electric parkingbrake, this message displays if theswitch is pulled while the vehicle ismoving. See the electric parkingbrake information under ParkingBrake (Electric) on page 937 orParking Brake (Manual) onpage 936 for more information.
