Cadillac Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights: Vehicle Service Warning Indicators
Your Cadillac's dashboard warning lights and symbols provide a spectrum of important details about your vehicle's systems. Understanding what the most common Cadillac warning lights mean can give you confidence behind the wheel and help you know when professional service is needed. Whether you drive an Escalade, XT5, XT6, or XT4, these dashboard symbols and their meanings are crucial for maintaining your luxury vehicle.
Airbag Fault
After you start your Cadillac, this light should disappear. If it stays lit, your airbag system's computer has registered a fault. Please take this very seriously, and seek professional service at Arrowhead Cadillac. An airbag fault may affect your safety in a crash.
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This dashboard symbol tells you that your gas tank is low on fuel. The amount of gas remaining varies based on your Cadillac model, so please refer to your owner's manual. We recommend that you set a personal rule to immediately seek a gas station anytime this warning light appears on your dash.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This common Cadillac warning light can mean that you need to add oil, or it can mean that your car requires immediate service. If you find that you have sufficient oil, the system that pumps it will need repair before your Cadillac Escalade or other model operates properly.
Service Vehicle Soon
This light's meaning differs across Cadillac models like the XT5 and XT6, so please check your owner's manual for clarity. Usually, the light indicates, at worst, a relatively minor problem that one of our certified Cadillac technicians can address. In some vehicles, the service soon light simply reminds you to perform periodic maintenance like an oil change and a tire rotation.
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Proper tire pressure maintains your Cadillac's responsiveness. Improper tire pressure is unsafe. Your TPMS light indicates low pressure in one or more tires. Immediately check your tires, and add air where needed.
Slip Indicator (TC Warning Light)
This important Cadillac dashboard symbol represents your vehicle's slip-fighting features, which are usually traction control (TC) and vehicle stability control. When the light activates in your Cadillac Escalade or XT4, at least one of these features has engaged. The light should turn off once you regain full traction. If it does not disappear, you may have a fault in your traction-related components.
Charging System Warning Light
Typically, this Cadillac dashboard light features a battery image, but it covers every component in the battery's charging system. It often illuminates due to a battery, alternator, or wiring problem. Our Arrowhead Cadillac service team can quickly diagnose this issue.
Brake System
This critical warning light relates to your brake fluid's delivery system. It can indicate a leak in your master cylinder or one of your brake lines. Whether you drive a Cadillac Escalade, XT5, CT5, or any other model, seek professional service immediately at Arrowhead Cadillac.
Open Door Warning Light
This helpful Cadillac dashboard symbol indicates one or more open doors. In some models, it also covers the trunk.
Coolant Level Warning
Engine coolant manages temperatures and keeps engines operating properly. This Cadillac warning light signifies a low coolant level. You'll need your coolant system serviced immediately at Arrowhead Cadillac. To avoid engine damage to your luxury vehicle, do not run your Cadillac if it has a coolant-system problem.
Understanding Your Cadillac's Engine Light and Dashboard Symbols
If you're unsure about any warning lights in your Cadillac Escalade, XT5, XT6, or XT4, our factory-trained technicians at Arrowhead Cadillac are ready to help. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to dashboard warning lights help ensure your luxury vehicle performs at its best. Schedule your service appointment today!
