Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer.
SHIFT DENIED
This message displays when using the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and attempting to shift to a gear not appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). See Manual Mode for more information.
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the vehicle if the vehicle is not in P (Park).
TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE
This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool.
This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.
See also:
Time Shifting — Pause and
Rewind Live FM and AM
The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD,
and USB has the ability to rewind
60 minutes of FM and AM content.
While listening to the radio, the
content from the current station is
always being buffered t ...
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick, add
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil
and then recheck the level. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section ...
Handling
The ATS' handling is the car's claim to potential fame. Several Cadillac
models have been introduced since the 2003 CTS sedan set the company's new tone
for world-class athleticism, yet none has c ...