Cadillac Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

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So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Cadillac. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are nearly 80 of them so be patient!

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Red indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning light -- click for more
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicator -- click for more
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicator -- click for more
Service Electric Parking BrakeElectric park brake trouble indicator -- click for more
Parking Brake Engaged IndicatorParking brake engaged or fault indicator -- click for more
Hybrid battery failure indicatorHigh voltage battery warning indicators -- click for moreHybrid battery cut off indicator
Traction battery warningMore high voltage battery warning indicators -- click for moreHigh Voltage System Fault
EV charge warningLow charge warning -- click for more
Pedestrian detected indicatorPedestrian detected indicator -- click for more
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear seat belts indicatorRear seat belt warning indicator -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor ajar indicator -- click for more
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Check engine lightCheck engine light -- click for more
Stacility controlStability control indicator -- click for more
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for more
Traction Control System Warning LightTraction control indicator -- click for more
Electric Park Brake IndicatorParking brake engaged or fault indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicators -- click for morePower limited indicator
Hybrid battery overheat indicatorHybrid battery overheat indicator -- click for more
Charging Indicator SymbolEV charge indicator -- click for more
EV System IndicatorService hybrid vehicle indicator -- click for more
Auto Hold IndicatorAuto hold indicator -- click for more
Lane Departure WarningLane keeping indicators -- click for moreLane Departure Indicator
Vehicle detected indicatorVehicle ahead indicator -- click for more
Suspension setting indicatorSuspension setting indicators -- click for moreSuspension mode indicator
Haul (towing) IndicatorTow mode indicator -- click for more
Frost Warning IndicatorWeather mode indicator -- click for more
Press brake indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Cornering Headlamps Malfunction IndicatorAdaptive front lighting indicator -- click for more
Headlamp outHeadlamp out indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
Hybrid Ready IndicatorHybrid or EV ready indicator -- click for moreReady indicator
Start stop indicatorAuto start stop system indicator -- click for more
Active Cruise Control SymbolAdaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
Curve speed adaptCurve speed control indicator -- click for more
Crawl Control Indicator SymbolTerrain or grade assist indicator -- click for more
Sport mode 2Sport and track mode indicators -- click for moreTrack mode indicator
AWD indicatorAll wheel drive status indicator -- click for more2WD indicator
4w drive mode a4 wheel drive indicator -- click for more
Upshift indicatorShift indicators -- click for moreDownshift indicator
High-beam Assistant IndicatorAutomatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
One pedal driving indicatorOne pedal driving indicator -- click for more
Super cruise indicatorSuper Cruise status indicator -- click for more
Lane keeping assistLane keeping indicator -- click for more
Shift indicatorShift mode indicator -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicatorAdaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
Off road mode indicatorOff road mode indicator -- click for more
Sport mode indicatorSport and track mode indicators -- click for moreSport mode indicator
Race mode 1Race mode indicators -- click for moreRace mode 2
V ModeV-, my-mode and normal mode indicators -- click for moreDrive mode indicatorNormal mode indicator
Rain snow modeWeather mode indicators -- click for moreWet mode

Models examined include ATS, CT6, CTX, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Lyriq, XT4, XT5, and XTS.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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