Cadillac VISTIQ Warning Lights: What They Mean

11 warning and indicator lights from the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ owner's manual, with what to do and the manual page for each.

Amber: check soon

Service All-Wheel Drive Light
The electric All-Wheel Drive System is limited. Turns off when the system works normally. If displayed red, there may be a malfunction.
What to do: If the light is red, see your dealer. PDF page 105
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
Flashing amber warns a lane marking was unintentionally crossed, or Blind Zone Steering Assist detects a potential crash. White: unable to assist. Green: ready to assist. PDF page 105
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
Green when a vehicle is detected ahead; amber if you are following a vehicle too closely. PDF page 106
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
A pedestrian is detected in front of the vehicle. PDF page 106

Other warnings and indicators

Airbag Readiness Light
If it stays on after start or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly; airbags might not inflate or could inflate without a crash.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 102
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
ABS has detected a problem. Brakes still work, but ABS is not functioning as expected. With the brake warning light also on, regular brakes are affected too.
What to do: See your dealer for service. PDF page 105
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light
Automatic Emergency Braking or Front Pedestrian Braking is turned off, or unavailable due to malfunction, weather, or a dirty windshield. PDF page 106
Hands-On Steering Assist Light (Lane Centering Assistance)
Shows Hands-On Steering Assistance status, and displays when you need to take immediate action by firmly steering the vehicle.
What to do: Firmly steer the vehicle. PDF page 106
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
ON means the front passenger frontal and knee airbags can inflate; OFF means the passenger sensing system turned them off. Both or neither lit indicates a problem.
What to do: If both or no lights stay lit, or airbag readiness light is on, see your dealer right away. PDF page 102
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light
Automatic Vehicle Hold is actively holding the vehicle. PDF page 105

Green: system on

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
White when Adaptive Cruise Control is turned on; green when the system is active and engaged. PDF page 198

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.

Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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