Black plate (22,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V (Europe LHD) Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/26/125-22 Instruments and ControlsThe vehicle would be considerednot ready for inspection. Thiscan happen if the 12-volt batteryhas recently been replaced orrun down. The diagnostic systemis designed to evaluate criticalemission control systems duringnormal driving. This can takeseveral days of routine driving.If this has been done and thevehicle still does not pass theinspection for lack of OBD IIsystem readiness, your dealercan prepare the vehicle forinspection.Brake System WarningLightThe vehicle brake system consistsof two hydraulic circuits. If onecircuit is not working, the remainingcircuit can still work to stop thevehicle. For normal brakingperformance, both circuits need tobe workingIf the warning light comes on, thereis a brake problem. Have the brakesystem inspected immediately.This light should come on brieflywhen the ignition is placed in ON/RUN. If it does not come on then,have it fixed so it will be ready towarn if there is a problem.When the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light also comes onwhen the parking brake is applied.The light flashes or stays on if theparking brake is not fully released.If the light stays on after the parkingbrake is fully released, there is abase brake problem.{ WARNINGThe brake system might not beworking properly if the brakesystem warning light is on.Driving with the brake systemwarning light on can lead to acrash. If the light is still on afterthe vehicle has been pulled offthe road and carefully stopped,have the vehicle towed forservice.For vehicles with the Electric ParkBrake (EPB), this red brake statuslight comes on when the park brakeis applied. If the light continuesflashing after the park brake isreleased or while driving, there is aproblem with the Electric ParkingBrake system.If the light does not come on,or remains flashing, see your dealer.
