Black plate (45,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-45Anti-theft Alarm SystemMessagesSERVICE THEFT DETERRENTSYSTEMThis message displays when thereis a problem with the theft-deterrentsystem programmed in the key.A fault has been detected in thesystem which means that thesystem is disabled and it is notprotecting the vehicle. The vehicleusually restarts; however, you maywant to take the vehicle to yourdealer before turning off theengine. See Immobilizer Operation(Keyless Access) on page 228 orImmobilizer Operation (Key Access)on page 227 for more information.START ABORTED BY THEFTDETERRENTThis message displays if there is acommunication problem betweenthe keyless access system and thevehicle. The vehicle cannot bestarted when this message displays.See your dealer for service.THEFT ATTEMPTEDThis message displays if thetheft-deterrent system hasdetected a break-in attempt whileyou were away from the vehicle.See Anti-theft Alarm System onpage 226 for more information.Service Vehicle MessagesSERVICE A/C SYSTEMThis message displays when theelectronic sensors that control theair conditioning and heatingsystems are no longer working.Have the climate control systemserviced by your dealer if younotice a drop in heating and airconditioning efficiency.SERVICE VEHICLE SOONThis message displays when anon-emissions related malfunctionoccurs. Have the vehicle servicedby your dealer as soon as possible.Tire MessagesSERVICE TIRE MONITORSYSTEMThis message displays if a part onthe Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS) is not working properly.The tire pressure light also flashesand then remains on during thesame ignition cycle. See TirePressure Light on page 526.Several conditions may causethis message to appear. See TirePressure Monitor Operation onpage 1077 for more information.If the warning comes on and stayson, there may be a problem with theTPMS. See your dealer.TIRE LEARNING ACTIVEThis message displays when theTire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS) is re-learning the tirepositions on the vehicle.
