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Cadillac 2012 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2012 cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2012 cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual m climate controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 climate control systems . . . . . . 8-1 air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 introduction iii the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, cadillac, the cadillac crest and wreath, cts, and cts-v a...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 iv introduction using this manual to quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, wa...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 introduction v vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : airbag readiness light # : air conditioning ! :...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (r...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-2 in brief instrument panel cts shown, cts‐v similar.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-3 a. Air vents on page 8‑6. B. Driver information center (dic) on page 5‑27. C. Instrument panel illumination control on page 6‑7. D. Turn and lane-change signals on page 6‑5. E. Instrument cluster on page 5‑11. F. Win...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-4 in brief v. Heated and ventilated front seats on page 3‑10. W. Dual automatic climate control system on page 8‑1. X. Parking brake button. See parking brake (manual) on page 9‑34 or parking brake (electric) on page 9‑35. Y. S...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-5 keyless access press k to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See vehicle personalization on...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-6 in brief door locks to lock or unlock a door manually: sedan and wagon base model from the inside, use the door lock knob on the top of doors. Sedan and wagon uplevel model from the inside, for a front door pull the door hand...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-7 liftgate power liftgate vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in p (park) and a manual transmission must be in neutral to operate the power liftgate. To open the liftgate from inside, select the mode then p...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-8 in brief the trunk may be opened by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, or v on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, or the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk above the licen...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-9 . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. See power seat adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. Use the vertical control to adjust the seatback. See reclining seatback...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-10 in brief column position, if the vehicle is equipped with the power tilt and telescopic steering column. 1: saves and recalls for driver 1. 2: saves and recalls for driver 2. B : moves the driver seat and/or power steering ...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-11 { : if available, press to ventilate the seat. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights o...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-12 in brief affected by the passenger sensing system. See passenger airbag status indicator on page 5‑18 for more information. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is s...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-13 power tilt wheel for vehicles with the power tilt wheel, the control is on the left side of the steering column. . Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. . Push the control forward or re...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-14 in brief ; : turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : turns on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, tailla...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-15 wagon model pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times. See windshield wiper/washer on page 5‑4 and rear wind...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-16 in brief transmission automatic transmission driver shift control (dsc) or tap shift driver shift control (dsc) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Dsc can be enabled through the shif...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-17 adjustment button to make the clock hands go backward. Holding either button down will cause the clock to advance faster. Release the button before the desired time is reached. 3. Push and release either button to ...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-18 in brief steering wheel controls some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Controls that can be adjusted at the steering wheel may include: srce: press to switch between am, fm, or ...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-19 i : press to turn the system on or off. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise control is on. +res : press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. −set : press to set the...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-20 in brief vehicle customization some vehicle features can be programmed by using the dic buttons on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. These features include: . Language . Door lock and unlock settings ....

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-21 power outlets accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. There are three accessory power outlets. The power outlets located below the climate control sy...

  • Page 28: Performance And

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-22 in brief vent: press and hold the front of the switch (b) to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the rear of the switch (b) to close the sunroof vent. Express open/express close: for sedan and wagon only, press and release the...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-23 tire pressure monitor this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The tpms warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, s...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-24 in brief be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. The oil life system can also be reset as follows: ...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-25 roadside service and onstar (u.S. And canada) if you have an active onstar subscription, press the q button and the current gps location will be sent to an onstar advisor who will assess your problem, contact roads...

  • Page 32: Notes

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-26 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 33: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 remote keyless en...

  • Page 34: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-2 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys { warning leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power ...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 key access this key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. Keyless access this key, located inside the transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through do...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-4 keys, doors, and windows key access if the vehicle has the key access system, there is no key in the transmitter. Notice: if the transmitter does not have a button near the base, do not pull on the chrome base of the transmit...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation (key access) the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter works up to 20 m (65 ft) away. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See r...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-6 keys, doors, and windows page 3‑8 and vehicle personalization on page 5‑46 for more information. Programming transmitters to the vehicle only rke transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or s...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 keyless unlocking with the keyless access transmitter within 1 m (3 ft), approach the front door and pull the handle to unlock and open the door. On some models there is a touch sensor on the door han...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-8 keys, doors, and windows k (unlock): press once to unlock only the driver door. The turn signal indicators flash twice. Press k twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. The interior lamps may come on. To program the...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 programming with a recognized transmitter a new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. For vehicles sold in canada, two recognized transmitters are requ...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-10 keys, doors, and windows the procedure requires three 10-minute cycles to complete the matching process. 1. Make sure the vehicle is off. 2. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the ...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery replace the battery if the replace battery in remote key message displays in the dic. See “replace battery in remote key” under key and lock messa...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-12 keys, doors, and windows remote vehicle start this vehicle may have a remote starting feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (remote vehicle start): this button will be on the rke transmitte...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 if the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10-minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10-minute time frame will start. For example,...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-14 keys, doors, and windows door locks (sedan and wagon) { warning unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the hand...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 door locks (coupe) { warning unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked it will not open....

  • Page 48

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-16 keys, doors, and windows from the inside, use the power door lock switch (c). See power door locks on page 2‑16. To open a door from the inside, push the door latch button (b). A tone will sound when the button is pushed. I...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 delayed locking with this feature, you can delay the actual locking of the doors. When the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is not in the ignition and the driver door is opened, a chim...

  • Page 50: Doors

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-18 keys, doors, and windows safety locks (sedan and wagon) the vehicle has rear door security locks. These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Lock label shown the rear door security locks are locat...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 warning (continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “climate control systems” in the index. . If th...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-20 keys, doors, and windows 3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open the trunk lid. On vehicles with a split folding rear seat: 1. Fold down the rear seatback. See rear seats on page 3‑11 for more information. 2. Re...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 warning (continued) cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully o...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-22 keys, doors, and windows into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. The liftgate can still be opened fully manually. Off: the liftgate only operates manually in this posit...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Close and latch the power liftgate before driving. If the liftgate is powered open and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure, the turn signals...

  • Page 56: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-24 keys, doors, and windows electric latch will still power latch once contact is made with the striker. Always close the liftgate before driving. If the rke button is pressed while power operation is disabled, the turn signal...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 start the vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle with the door key after the doors are closed. . Always u...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-26 keys, doors, and windows if the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another key. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs se...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-27 one or more keyless access transmitters can be matched to the vehicle's immobilizer control unit. Only a correctly matched keyless access transmitter will start the vehicle. If the keyless access tr...

  • Page 60: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-28 keys, doors, and windows exterior mirrors convex mirrors { caution a convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a ve...

  • Page 61: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-29 interior mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror the vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind you. If the vehicle has a...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-30 keys, doors, and windows power windows { warning leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or o...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-31 express window anti‐pinch override { warning if express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you u...

  • Page 64: Roof

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-32 keys, doors, and windows press o again to deactivate the lockout switch. Sun visors pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod,...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-33 express-close: to close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the switch (b). The sunroof will automatically close. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch (b) a second time. Comfo...

  • Page 66: Notes

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-34 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.

  • Page 67: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 active head restraints . . . . . . . . 3-3 front seats seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 easy entry sea...

  • Page 68: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints front seats the vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there ...

  • Page 69: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-3 rear seats the vehicle's rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable. Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Active head restraint...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-4 seats and restraints easy entry seat (coupe models only) a. Folding seatback handle b. Seat adjustment switch on coupe models, the front seats can be moved out of the way to make it easier to get in and out of the rear seat. ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-5 . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see “power reclining seatbacks” under reclining seatbacks on page 3‑6 for more information. Lum...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-6 seats and restraints thigh support adjustment if available, adjust the manual leg extension by reaching under it, in the pocketed area. Press the button and pull or push to lengthen or shorten it. Release the button to lock i...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-7 manual reclining seatbacks { warning if either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the sea...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-8 seats and restraints memory seats on vehicles with the memory feature, memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver door are used to save and recall memory settings for the driver seat cushion and seatback, outside mirrors, and the s...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-9 recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press the appropriate control for the area that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory b...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-10 seats and restraints heated and ventilated front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with ...

  • Page 77: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-11 rear seats notice: folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed posi...

  • Page 78: Safety Belts

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-12 seats and restraints safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-13 safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you cou...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-14 seats and restraints . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. { warn...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-15 “shoulder belt height adjuster” later in this section for use and important safety information. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the ...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-16 seats and restraints after the height adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Safety belt pretensioners this vehicle has saf...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-17 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and t...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-18 seats and restraints to remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide o...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-19 look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you...

  • Page 86: Airbag System

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-20 seats and restraints airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the outboard front passenger. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. . A seat-...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-21 { warning because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not ...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-22 seats and restraints where are the airbags? The driver's frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. Driver side shown, passe...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-23 driver side shown, passenger side similar the roof-rail airbags for the driver, front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. { warning if somet...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-24 seats and restraints frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow o...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-25 what makes an airbag inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag t...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-26 seats and restraints what will you see after an airbag inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag infla...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-27 additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-28 seats and restraints the passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the fro...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-29 when the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See passenger airbag status ...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-30 seats and restraints the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restra...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-31 additional factors affecting system operation safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the pas...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-32 seats and restraints servicing the airbag-equipped vehicle airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual hav...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-33 passenger airbag(s). See passenger sensing system on page 3‑27. If you have questions, call customer assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for customer assistance are in step two of the customer s...

  • Page 100: Child Restraints

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-34 seats and restraints replacing airbag system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-35 the manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test ...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-36 seats and restraints { warning never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and serious...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-37 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for ...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-38 seats and restraints { warning never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. S...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-39 the restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-40 seats and restraints (b) forward-facing child seat a forward-facing child seat (b) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (c) booster seats a booster seat (c) is a child restraint designed to improve the ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-41 endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the r...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-42 seats and restraints a label on the sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. { warning a child in a rear-fa...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-43 lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-44 seats and restraints top tether anchor a top tether (a, c) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (b) on the child restraint connects ...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-45 rear seat ‐ coupe i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. H (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating posi...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-46 seats and restraints wagon the top tether anchors for a sedan or a coupe are under the tether covers, on the rear seatback filler panel. For the wagon, the outboard top tether anchors are under the tether covers behind the ...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-47 { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restrai...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-48 seats and restraints 2.4. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: if the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-49 if the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the headrest or head restraint. 3. Before placing a child in the child restr...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-50 seats and restraints do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint s...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-51 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 5. To tighten the belt, push do...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-52 seats and restraints securing child restraints (front passenger seat) this vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to put the restraint on page 3‑41 in additio...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-53 anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3‑43 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires tha...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-54 seats and restraints 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 6. To tighten the belt, push do...

  • Page 121: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 center console storage . . . . . . 4-2 add...

  • Page 122: Additional Storage

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 4-2 storage center console storage the center console has an upper and lower storage area. To access, lift the levers on either side of the center console. There is an additional storage area behind the center console. To access,...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 storage 4-3 to remove the cargo cover: 1. Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully roll it back up. 2. Pull the handle (a) back and remove it from the pin (b) on the trim panel. Repeat this on the other side. { warnin...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 4-4 storage d-ring sliders there are four d-ring sliders that move along rails on both sides of the cargo management area. These can be used as tie-downs when storing cargo. Installing d-ring sliders to install the d-ring slider ...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 storage 4-5 1. There are four installation points in the roof, two located in front of and two behind the rear seats. Insert the top corners of the cargo net into the large opening in the roof and secure by sliding them into the ...

  • Page 126: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 4-6 storage 5. Pull on the straps to tighten the net. Convenience net (sedan and coupe) the vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned into an envelope style to hold ...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 storage 4-7 do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see vehicle load limits on page 9‑11. Installing the crossrails a. Crossrails b. Siderail cove...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 4-8 storage 4. Locate the forward or rearward cut-out (a) in the siderail channel. 5. Insert both crossrail ends into the cut-outs, making sure the arrows are pointed toward the front of the vehicle. 6. Levers must still be in th...

  • Page 129: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-3 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-4 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 130: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-2 instruments and controls anti-theft alarm system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 service vehicle messages . . . 5-43 tire messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 transmission messages . . . . . 5-44 vehi...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-3 steering wheel controls some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Controls that can be adjusted at the steering wheel may include: srce (source): press to swi...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-4 instruments and controls heated steering wheel the vehicle may be equipped with a heated steering wheel. ( : press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on. The...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-5 heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Rainsense™ for vehicles with rainsense, a sensor located near the top center of the windshiel...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-6 instruments and controls washer fluid low add fluid displays on the driver information center (dic) when the washer fluid is low. See washer fluid messages on page 5‑45. See washer fluid on page 10‑25 for information on filli...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-7 headlamp washer for vehicles with headlamp washers they clear debris from the headlamp lenses. The headlamp washers are beneath the headlamps. Press the washer button at the end of the windshield wipe...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-8 instruments and controls 3. Press v to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press 3 until the vehicle heading, for example, n for north, is displayed in the dic. 5. Calibrate the compass. See “compass c...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-9 3. Push and release either button to adjust the time by one minute increments. Power outlets accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. Th...

  • Page 138: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-10 instruments and controls ashtrays the vehicle may have two removable ashtrays. One ashtray can be placed into the instrument panel storage compartment and the other into the center console rear compartment. To empty the ash...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 140

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-12 instruments and controls english v-series shown, metric and manual similar.

  • Page 141

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-13 speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer the odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilomet...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-14 instruments and controls the fuel level low message appears in the driver information center (dic) and a single chime sounds. See fuel system messages on page 5‑36 for more information. Normal operation of the fuel gauge in...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-15 for the cts-v, the tachometer tracer lights flash prior to reaching engine speed limit. The tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles while in the dsc or tap shift modes. Engine oi...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-16 instruments and controls engine coolant temperature gauge metric english this gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant overheats, the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on. See engine co...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-17 passenger safety belt reminder light when the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind front passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid unt...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-18 instruments and controls passenger airbag status indicator the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3‑27 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag ...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-19 charging system light the charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. The light turns off when the ...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-20 instruments and controls malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the dealer technician in c...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-21 . Check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gea...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-22 instruments and controls brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking pe...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-23 see brake assist (except cts-v) on page 9‑37 for more information. Antilock brake system (abs) warning light the antilock brake system (abs), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. ...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-24 instruments and controls this light comes on when the stabilitrak system is turned off. If stabilitrak is off, the traction control system (tcs) is also off. If the tcs is off, the system does not assist in controlling the ...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-25 tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the tpms. When...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-26 instruments and controls security light the security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced...

  • Page 155: Information Displays

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-27 see exterior lamps off reminder on page 6‑2 for more information. Cruise control light this light comes on whenever the cruise control is active. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-28 instruments and controls t (vehicle information): press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. See “vehicle information display menu items” following for more information. U (customization): press to scroll thr...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-29 to reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button. Inst (instantaneous) economy displays the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km) or miles per gallon (mp...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-30 instruments and controls page 5‑39 and ultrasonic parking assist on page 9‑44 for more information. Tire pressure tire pressure is displayed in the dic for each tire in either kilopascals (kpa) or pounds per square inch (ps...

  • Page 159: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-31 oil pressure (cts-v only) this display shows the oil pressure in either kilopascals (kpa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Lateral acceleration (cts-v only) lateral acceleration measures the force o...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-32 instruments and controls battery volts low this message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it i...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-33 press brake to start engine (automatic transmission only) if the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if you try to start the engine without having the brake pressed. The bra...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-34 instruments and controls compass messages calibrating drive in circles this message displays when calibrating the compass. Drive the vehicle in circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration. See compass on...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-35 engine cooling system messages engine hot a/c (air conditioning) off this message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See engine coolant temperatur...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-36 instruments and controls you may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message clears. This message clears itself after 10 seconds, until the next ignition cycle. See engine oil on p...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-37 key and lock messages accessory mode active if the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when the accessory mode is active. See ignition positions (key access) on page 9‑16 or...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-38 instruments and controls buttons facing the front of the vehicle and then start the vehicle. . The vehicle's battery voltage is low. The battery voltage must be above 10 volts for the keyless access transmitter to be detect...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-39 (rke) system operation (keyless access) on page 2‑6 for more information. Replace battery in remote key this message displays when the battery in the remote keyless entry (rke) or keyless access tra...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-40 instruments and controls parking assist off after the vehicle has been started, this message displays to remind the driver that the urpa system has been turned off. This message also displays when there is a temporary condi...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-41 service all wheel drive this message displays if a problem occurs with the all-wheel drive (awd) system. The vehicle will run in 2wd. This could be caused by: . An electronics problem . An awd syste...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-42 instruments and controls stabilitrak competitive mode this message displays when the competitive driving mode is selected. When in this mode, the traction control system (tcs) will not be operating and the tcs/ stabilitrak ...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-43 airbag system messages service air bag this message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. See airbag readiness light on page ...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-44 instruments and controls comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the tpms. See your dealer. Tire learning active this message displays when the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) is re-learning the tire position...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-45 service transmission this message displays when there is a problem with the vehicle's transmission. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Shift to park (automatic transmission only) if the vehic...

  • Page 174: Vehicle

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-46 instruments and controls vehicle personalization vehicle customization allows certain features to be programmed for one preferred setting. Only the customization options available will be displayed on the dic. The default s...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-47 no change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Auto door lock...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-48 instruments and controls keyless access transmitter, or when the vehicle is automatically locked using the keyless locking feature. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the transmitter if the doors ar...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-49 to select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Exit lighting this feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to ...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-50 instruments and controls press the customization button until factory settings appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scrol...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-51 no change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Keyless unlock...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-52 instruments and controls entry/exit recall if the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preferred automatic recall of stored memory and exit positions. See memory seats on page 3‑8 for more information. Pre...

  • Page 181: Universal Remote

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-53 . Entry/exit steering only: easy exit will automatically move the steering column to a full up and full forward position when the key is removed from the ignition on key access vehicles, or when the...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-54 instruments and controls do not use the universal home remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before april 1, 1982. Read t...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-55 in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit). 3. At the same time, press and hold both the universal home remote button t...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-56 instruments and controls 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the universal home remote button, selected in step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door ...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-57 universal remote system operation using universal remote press and hold the appropriate universal remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is be...

  • Page 186: Notes

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-58 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 187: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 6-2 lighting ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker lamps . Taillamps . License plate lamps . Instrument panel lights 5 (headlamps): turns on the headlamps, together with the previ...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 lighting 6-3 daytime running lamps (drl) daytime running lamps (drl) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 6-4 lighting automatic headlamp system when it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp system turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness, along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel l...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 lighting 6-5 adaptive forward lighting (afl) the adaptive forward lighting system (afl) pivots the headlamps horizontally to provide greater road illumination while turning. To enable afl, set the exterior lamp switch on the mult...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 6-6 lighting if after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See fuses and circuit b...

  • Page 193: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 lighting 6-7 interior lighting instrument panel illumination control the instrument panel brightness knob is located on the instrument panel next to the steering column. D (instrument panel brightness): turn the knob clockwise or...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 6-8 lighting exit lighting the headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back‐up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come o...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 lighting 6-9 epm works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed....

  • Page 196: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 197: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-2 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 radio am-fm radio ....

  • Page 198

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-2 infotainment system to minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adju...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-3 operation full view of radio with cd shown, radio with six-disc cd similar.

  • Page 200

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-4 infotainment system partial view of radio with dvd audio, hard drive device (hdd), and usb the vehicle may have one of these radios as its audio system. If the vehicle does not have one of these radio systems, it may have a n...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-5 4. To decrease the highlighted setting, do one of the following: . Turn the tune/tone knob counterclockwise. . Turn the menu/select knob counterclockwise. . Press the s rev button. . Press the © seek butto...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-6 infotainment system 3. Select talk or manual. 4. Press the back button to go back to the tone settings menu. Digital signal processing (dsp) if the radio has this feature, it has either a bose ® sound system or a bose ® 5.1 c...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-7 configuring the number of favorite pages the number of favorite pages can be set up using the config button. To set up the number of favorite pages: 1. Press the config button to display the radio setup me...

  • Page 204: Radio

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-8 infotainment system this feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how the music being played through the vehicle's audio system is heard. At higher volume settings, where the ...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-9 selecting a station seek tuning if the radio station is not known: briefly press ¨ seek or © seek. The radio will search for the next receivable station. If the radio does not find a station, it switches a...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-10 infotainment system to set up the number of favorites pages: 1. Press the config button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey located below the fav label. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by p...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-11 satellite radio vehicles with an xm™ satellite radio tuner and a valid xm satellite radio subscription can receive xm programming. Xm satellite radio service xm is a satellite radio service based in the ...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-12 infotainment system selecting an xm station seek tuning press ¨ seek or © seek to go to the next or previous station. Selecting a station by station list the infotainment system can list all xm stations. To select a station...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-13 to set up the number of favorites pages: 1. Press the config button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey located below the fav label. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by p...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-14 infotainment system xm messages xl (explicit language channels): these channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the u.S. And 1-877-438-9677 in canada. Xm updating: the en...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-15 check xm receivr: if this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. Xm not available: if this message does not clear within a short ...

  • Page 212: Audio Players

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-16 infotainment system backglass antenna the am-fm antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on th...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-17 the surface. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a disc is soiled, take a soft, lint‐free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-18 infotainment system inserting a cd (six-disc cd player) ^ (load): press to load cds into the cd player. This cd player holds up to six cds. To insert one cd: 1. Press and release ^ . 2. Wait for the message to insert the di...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-19 to use the tune/tone knob or the menu/select knob: turn the tune/tone knob or the menu/select knob to highlight the desired track, then press the tune/tone knob or menu/ select knob to select the track. ...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-20 infotainment system the cd/dvd player does not support the playback of dvd video discs. If a dvd video disc is inserted into the player, the radio displays “read error please check disc” and ejects the disc. Care of cds and...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-21 in dvd‐audio playback mode, press once to change playback to a speed of 2x. Each successive press changes playback to a speed of 4x, 10x, or 21x. Press r / j to resume normal playback. \ fwd (fast forwar...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-22 infotainment system \ fwd (fast forward): press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release to resume playing the track. Playin...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-23 to a speed of 4x, 10x, or 21x. Press r / j to resume normal playback. Playing tracks in random order press the softkey under the shuffle tab to begin random playback of all songs in the current group. Pr...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-24 infotainment system . There was a problem while burning the disc. . The label is caught in the cd/ dvd player. If the disc is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good disc. If any error occurs repeatedl...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-25 playlists can be selected by using the previous and next folder buttons, the seek arrows, or the \ fwd or s rev buttons. An mp3/ wma cd-r or cd-rw that was recorded using no file folders can also be play...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-26 infotainment system playlists can be changed by pressing the next and previous folder button. When play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode has been chosen...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-27 to use the softkeys below the folder tabs: s folder (previous folder): press the softkey under the folder tab to go to the first track in the previous folder. Folder t (next folder): press the softkey un...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-28 infotainment system hard drive device (hdd) to use the hdd, tracks must be recorded from a cd, mp3 disc, or usb device first. Recording from audio discs rec (record): press to start recording tracks from the disc while it i...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-29 is not found in the gracenote database and it does not have cd-text information, the radio will record the audio cd with all song, artist, album and genre names as “no info.” songs recorded with “no info...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-30 infotainment system hdd playback mode the infotainment system displays the current hdd playback mode. The following table shows the display mode options and what happens as the mode is displayed: mode when displayed shuffle...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-31 to jump to the beginning, middle, or last section of the list: . Press the first softkey located under the display to go to the beginning section of the list. . Press the second softkey located under the...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-32 infotainment system device that is connected. The vehicle identification number (vin) is required in order to activate the vehicle. Saving hdd favorites press the fav button to change between favorite modes during hdd playb...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-33 press r / j (play/pause) to pause the radio. The radio display will show the time shift buffer status bar. The status bar shows the amount of content stored in the buffer and the current pause point. To ...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-34 infotainment system 3.5 mm jack connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) jack can only be controlled us...

  • Page 231: Phone

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-35 automatically be powered off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle's battery. A standard ipod usb cable, like the one that came with the ipod, cannot be used to connect an ipod to the vehicl...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-36 infotainment system . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “pairing” in this section for more information. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that ...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-37 b / g (push to talk): press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start speech recognition. C / ª (phone on hook): press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation. For vehi...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-38 infotainment system after the pin is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The sys...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-39 delete: this command is used to delete individual name tags. Delete all name tags: this command deletes all stored name tags in the hands‐free calling directory and the onstar turn‐by‐turn destinations d...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-40 infotainment system making a call calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or call: the dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. Digit dial: this command allo...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-41 receiving a call when an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press b / g to answer the call. . Press c / ª to ignore a call. Call waiting call wai...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-42 infotainment system transferring audio to the bluetooth system from a cell phone during a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b / g for two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “hands free” after the ...

  • Page 239: Trademarks And

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-43 trademarks and license agreements manufactured under license under u.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other u.S. And worldwide patents issued & pending. Dts and the ...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-44 infotainment system cd and music data from gracenote, inc., copyright © 2000 to present gracenote. One or more patents owned by gracenote apply to this product and service. See the gracenote website for a non-exhaustive lis...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-45 the gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the gracenote service to count queries without ...

  • Page 242: Notes

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-46 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 243: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 air vents air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 maintenance p...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 8-2 climate controls k. Outside air l. Rear window defogger automatic operation auto (automatic): the system automatically controls fan speed, air delivery, and air conditioning in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 climate controls 8-3 operation. The blower may reduce during an onstar ® session to limit background noise. If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter might need to...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 8-4 climate controls recirculation is not available in the defrost mode and automatically turns off 10 minutes after defog is selected. This helps to limit window fogging in the vehicle. Using recirculation for long periods of ti...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 climate controls 8-5 sensors the solar sensor located on the instrument panel, near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The interior temperature sensor, located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel, mea...

  • Page 248: Air Vents

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 8-6 climate controls air vents use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off the airflow. Operation tips . C...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 climate controls 8-7 to replace the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Turn the ignition to on/run with the engine off. 2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn the ignition off again when the wipers are straight up on the win...

  • Page 250: Notes

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 8-8 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 251: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a...

  • Page 252: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-51 gasoline specifications (u.S. And canada only) . . . . 9-51 california fuel requirements . . . . ....

  • Page 253

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment section for more information on ...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-4 driving and operating control of a vehicle braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Braking braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding t...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-5 curve tips . Take curves at a reasonable speed. . Reduce speed before entering a curve. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve. . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before acceler...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-6 driving and operating if the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a s...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-7 driving on wet roads rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through larg...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-8 driving and operating highway hypnosis always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: . Keep th...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-9 . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Winter driving driving on snow or ice drive carefully when...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-10 driving and operating blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the roadside service (u.S. And canada) on page 13‑7 or roadside s...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-11 if the vehicle is stuck slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the trac...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-12 driving and operating two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the tire and loading information label and the certification label. { warning do not load the vehicle any heavier than the gross ve...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-13 steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined ...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-14 driving and operating example 2 a. Vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). C. Available cargo weight = 113 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 a....

  • Page 265

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-15 gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the gvwr for the vehicle, or the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for either the front or rear axle. If the vehicle ...

  • Page 266: Starting And

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-16 driving and operating starting and operating new vehicle break-in follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles) of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performance will be bet...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-17 key is all the way in. If it is and you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. If none of this works, then the vehicle needs service. A ...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-18 driving and operating c (on/run): this position is for driving. It is the position the ignition switch returns to after the engine starts, and the key is released. This position can also be used for service and diagnostics,...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-19 using a tool to force the ignition control knob from its cylinder could damage it. Make sure the keyless access transmitter is inside the vehicle when trying to turn the ignition control knob. A (stopp...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-20 driving and operating wipers when the engine is off. This position will allow you to turn off the engine. C (on/run): this position is for driving. It is the position the ignition switch returns to after the engine starts, ...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-21 notice: do not try to shift to p (park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to p (park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Manual transmission the shift lever s...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-22 driving and operating as you hold the key in start for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accele...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-23 warning (continued) overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt ac outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-24 driving and operating leaving the vehicle with the engine running (automatic transmission) { warning it can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is no...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-25 to shift out of p (park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake. See parking brake (manual) on page 9‑34 or parking brake (electric) on page 9‑35. 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. M...

  • Page 276: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-26 driving and operating engine exhaust { warning engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The v...

  • Page 277: Automatic

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-27 { warning it can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehi...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-28 driving and operating the shift lever button before shifting from p (park) when the ignition key is in on/run. If you cannot shift out of p (park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into ...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-29 m (manual mode): this position allows the driver to select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. See driver shift control (dsc) later in this section. Notice: spinning the tire...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-30 driving and operating to use the dsc feature using the tap shift controls: 1. Move the shift lever to the right from d (drive) to m (manual mode). 2. Tap the left control to downshift, and the right control to upshift. 3. T...

  • Page 281: Manual Transmission

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-31 while in the dsc mode, the cts automatic transmission will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop. This will allow for more power during acceleration. The cts-v automatic transmission...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-32 driving and operating 2 (second): press the clutch pedal and let up on the accelerator pedal, then shift into 2 (second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal while accelerating. 3 (third), 4 (fourth), 5 (fifth), and 6 (...

  • Page 283: Drive Systems

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-33 while you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the light when you downshift. Cts-v vehicles use tracer lights around the...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-34 driving and operating if driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels ...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-35 have the vehicle serviced. See brake system warning light on page 5‑22 for more information. To release the parking brake, pull the release lever located to the left of the steering wheel on the instru...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-36 driving and operating draining the battery, do not operate the epb too often without the engine running. The system has two warning lights and five driver information center (dic) messages. See brake system warning light on...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-37 dic message step on brake to release park brake will be displayed. The epb is released when the brake light is off and the dic message park brake released is displayed. If the yellow light is on, the e...

  • Page 288: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-38 driving and operating ride control systems traction control system (tcs) the vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. On a rear-wheel-drive v...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-39 adding non‐dealer accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. See accessories and modifications on page 10‑3 for more information. Stabilitrak ® system the vehicle has an electronic stability co...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-40 driving and operating if stabilitrak needs to be turned off, press and hold the tcs/stabilitrak button until the stabilitrak off light comes on. The stabilitrak off light comes on and a dic message displays. Press the tcs/s...

  • Page 291: Cruise Control

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-41 the driver information center (dic) briefly displays suspension mode tour or suspension mode sport on vehicle startup or when a new mode is selected. Press and release this button, located in the cente...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-42 driving and operating i (on/off): turns the system on or off. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise control is on. +res (resume/accelerate): press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set spee...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-43 . To slow down in small amounts, press the −set button on the steering wheel briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. Passing another vehicle while using cruise ...

  • Page 294: Object Detection

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-44 driving and operating object detection systems ultrasonic parking assist if available, the ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) system assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in r (reverse). Urpa operate...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-45 park assist blocked see owner's manual: if the urpa system does not activate due to a temporary condition, this message displays on the dic. This can occur under the following conditions: . The driver ...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-46 driving and operating outside and rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and use the turn signal. Sbza detection zones the sbza sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both side...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-47 sbza is designed to ignore stationary objects; however, the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. This is normal system operation; the...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-48 driving and operating rear vision camera (rvc) the vehicle may have a rear vision camera system. Read this entire section before using it. The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by disp...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-49 if any other problem occurs or if a problem persists, see your dealer. Rear vision camera location the camera is located above the license plate. The area displayed by the camera is limited and does no...

  • Page 300: Fuel

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-50 driving and operating when the system does not seem to work properly the rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if the following occurs: . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlamps i...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-51 recommended fuel if the vehicle has a v6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly ref...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-52 driving and operating fuels in foreign countries never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle wa...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-53 some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline w...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-54 driving and operating if the fuel cap is not installed properly, the tighten gas cap message will appear on the driver information center display. See fuel system messages on page 5‑36. When reinstalling the cap, turn it cl...

  • Page 305: Towing

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-55 filling a portable fuel container { warning never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly ...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-56 driving and operating vehicle such as a motor home, see recreational vehicle towing on page 10‑108. Driving characteristics and towing tips { warning the driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipme...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-57 for vehicles with a manual transmission, it is better not to use the highest gear. . Use the cruise control when towing. . Obey speed limit restrictions. Do not drive faster than the maximum posted spe...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-58 driving and operating shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Turn signals when towing a trailer the arrows on the instrument panel flash whenever sign...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-59 transmission. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release th...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-60 driving and operating must be considered. See “weight of the trailer tongue” later in this section for more information. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the...

  • Page 311: Conversions And

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-61 towing equipment hitches use the correct hitch equipment. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance. . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or...

  • Page 312: Notes

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-62 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 313: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california perchlorate materials requirements . . . . ...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-2 vehicle care engine compartment fuse block (cts wagon) . . . . . . . 10-47 engine compartment fuse block (cts v wagon) . . . . . 10-51 rear compartment fuse block (cts coupe and sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 315: General Information

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-3 general information for service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. Genuine gm parts have one of these marks: california proposition...

  • Page 316: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-4 vehicle care gm accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine gm accessories installed by a dealer technician. Also, see addin...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-5 hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary ...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview cts 3.6 l v6 engine shown, 3.0 l v6 engine similar.

  • Page 319

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-7 a. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10‑25. B. Engine compartment fuse block (cts coupe and sedan) on page 10‑40 or engine compartment fuse block (cts v coupe and sedan) on page 10‑44 o...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-8 vehicle care cts-v 6.2 l v8 engine.

  • Page 321

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-9 a. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10‑25. B. Engine compartment fuse block (cts coupe and sedan) on page 10‑40 or engine compartment fuse block (cts v coupe and sedan) on page 10‑44 o...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-10 vehicle care 4. Lift and remove the engine cover. 5. Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reinstall engine cover. Engine cover (cts-v) to remove: the engine cover consists of two pieces. Only the larger front piece needs to be rem...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-11 checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop....

  • Page 324

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-12 vehicle care notice: failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-13 when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A change engine oil soon message comes on. See engine oil messages on page 5‑35. Change the oil a...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-14 vehicle care automatic transmission fluid how to check automatic transmission fluid it is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, ...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-15 how to check and add fluid visually check the clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the min (minimum) line on the side of the reservoir. The hydraulic clutch fluid system should be closed a...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-16 vehicle care 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air box. 4. Loosen the screw on the clamp holding the air outlet duct in place. Do not remove the clamp. Move the duct aside. 5. Remove the hose from the air cle...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-17 8. Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner housing. How to reinstall engine air cleaner/filter 1. Install the air cleaner into the air cleaner housing. The outer air cleaner filter seal must be fitt...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-18 vehicle care cooling system the cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. When it is safe to lift the hood: a. Electric engine cooling fan(s) (out of view) b. Coolant surge tank and pres...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-19 what to use { warning adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning sy...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-20 vehicle care if the engine is warm or hot, the coolant level should be at or above the froid/full cold line on the side of the coolant surge tank. If the engine is cold, the coolant level should be near the froid/full cold...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-21 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to slightly above the froid/full cold line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 4. With the...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-22 vehicle care checking coolant in the intercooler system (cts-v) the vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The super charged engine intercooler coolant fill neck is located in the engine compar...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-23 if the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see your dealer. Engine overheating the vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There are two engine hot messag...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-24 vehicle care if no steam is coming from the engine compartment if an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-25 when to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could i...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-26 vehicle care adding washer fluid the washer fluid low add fluid message will appear on the driver information center (dic) when the fluid level is low. See washer fluid messages on page 5‑45 for more information. Open the ...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-27 some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessa...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-28 vehicle care hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn,...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-29 battery the battery is in the trunk, behind the trim panel, on the passenger side of the vehicle. Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. { warning bat...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-30 vehicle care all-wheel drive if your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, this is an additional system that needs lubrication. Transfer case when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check the transfer ...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-31 do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in p ...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-32 vehicle care park brake and p (park) mechanism check { warning when you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front ...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-33 4. Lift up the wiper blade assembly cap. 5. Pull the wiper blade assembly down far enough to release it from the j-hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly away from the arm. Allowing the wiper blade ar...

  • Page 346: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-34 vehicle care 4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure that the cover hook slides into the slot in the blade assembly. 5. Snap the cover down to secure. To remove the wiper blade: 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshi...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-35 the vehicle should: . Be placed so the headlamps are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light colored wall. . Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall. . Be placed so it is perpendicular...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-36 vehicle care 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (a) to the recorded distance from step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (b) the width of the vehicle at the wall where it was marked in step 4. Noti...

  • Page 349: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-37 bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10‑39. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen bulbs { warning halogen ...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-38 vehicle care 5. Pull the old bulb from the lamp housing keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out. 6. Install a new bulb. 7. Reinstall the electrical connector by pushing in the two plastic clips. 8. Push the bulb socke...

  • Page 351: Electrical System

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-39 a. Bulb socket b. Bulb c. Lamp assembly 4. Turn the bulb socket (a) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (c). 5. Pull the bulb (b) straight out of the bulb socket. 6. Push the replacement bulb ...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-40 vehicle care headlamp wiring an electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off. Windshield wip...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-41 lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Notice: spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always k...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-42 vehicle care mini‐fuses usage 27 body control module 4 28 navigation motor 29 all-wheel drive 30 transmission control module battery 31 horn 33 left low‐beam headlamp (domestic non‐hid only) 34 pedestrian protection system...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-43 mini‐fuses usage 60 instrument panel auxiliary power outlet 61 air quality sensor, inside rear view mirror, rear camera 62 ignition 64 steering wheel illumination 65 front fog lamps (hid only) 69 body control ...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-44 vehicle care relays usage 12 horn 20 headlamp washer (hid only) 21 cooling fan (series/parallel) 32 air conditioning compressor clutch 39 windshield washer pump 42 right daytime running lamp, trailer turn signal 44 low‐bea...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-45 mini‐fuses usage 11 not used 19 antilock braking system (abs) 22 display 23 sunroof mini‐fuses usage 24 body control module 1 25 automatic forward lighting system (hid only) 26 body control module 5 mini‐fuses...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-46 vehicle care mini‐fuses usage 43 left daytime running lamps (hid) 46 left high‐beam headlamp 47 right high‐beam headlamp 50 right daytime running lamp, windshield washer pump 51 airbag system ignition switch 52 engine cont...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-47 j-case fuses usage 6 cooling fan 2 7 cooling fan 1 8 starter 9 not used 10 antilock brake system motor 13 not used 14 electric parking brake 15 not used 16 not used 17 blower motor 18 rear window defogger 37 m...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-48 vehicle care lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Notice: spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always k...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-49 mini‐fuses usage 27 body control module 4 28 navigation motor 29 all-wheel drive 30 transmission control module battery 31 horn 33 left low‐beam headlamp (domestic non‐hid only) 34 pedestrian protection system...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-50 vehicle care mini‐fuses usage 60 instrument panel auxiliary power outlet 61 air quality sensor, inside rear view mirror, rear camera 62 ignition 64 steering wheel illumination 65 front fog lamps (hid only) 69 body control ...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-51 relays usage 12 horn 20 headlamp washer (hid only) 21 cooling fan (series/parallel) 32 air conditioning compressor clutch 39 not used 42 right daytime running lamp, trailer turn signal 44 low‐beam (non‐hid), l...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-52 vehicle care mini‐fuses usage 11 not used 19 antilock braking system (abs) 22 display 23 sunroof mini‐fuses usage 24 body control module 1 25 automatic forward lighting system (hid only) 26 body control module 5 mini‐fuses...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-53 mini‐fuses usage 43 left daytime running lamp (hid) 46 left high‐beam headlamp 47 right high‐beam headlamp 50 right daytime running lamp 51 airbag system ignition switch 52 engine control module ignition, tran...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-54 vehicle care j-case fuses usage 9 not used 10 antilock brake system motor 13 not used 14 electric parking brake 15 not used 16 not used 17 blower motor 18 rear window defogger 37 magnetic ride/ suspension control relays us...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-55 relays usage 5 stop lamps (export only) 6 door lock 7 door unlock relays usage 8 fuel door unlock (export only) 9 right position lamp (export only) 10 console/auxiliary power outlet relays usage 11 sedan trunk...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-56 vehicle care mini‐fuses usage 22 right position lamp (export only) 23 regulated voltage control sensor 24 audio system (radio) 25 airbag system 26 remote keyless entry/pass‐key ® theft deterrent module 27 audio speakers/ s...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-57 relays usage 5 stop lamps (export only) 6 door lock 7 door unlock relays usage 8 fuel door unlock (export only) 9 right position lamp (export only) 10 console/auxiliary power outlet relays usage 11 sedan trunk...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-58 vehicle care mini‐fuses usage 22 right position lamp (export only) 23 regulated voltage control sensor 24 audio system (radio) 25 airbag system 26 remote keyless entry/pass‐key ® theft deterrent module 27 audio speakers/ s...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-59 relays usage 5 stop lamps (export only) 6 door lock 7 door unlock relays usage 8 fuel door unlock (export only) 9 right position lamp (export only) 10 console/auxiliary power outlet relays usage 11 not used 12...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-60 vehicle care mini‐fuses usage 23 regulated voltage control sensor 24 audio system (radio) 25 airbag system 26 remote keyless entry/pass‐key ® theft deterrent module 27 audio speakers/ subwoofer 28 onstar ® system (if equip...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-61 relays usage 5 stop lamps (export only) 6 door lock 7 door unlock relays usage 8 fuel door unlock (export only) 9 right position lamp (export only) 10 console/auxiliary power outlet relays usage 11 not used 12...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-62 vehicle care mini‐fuses usage 22 right position lamp (export only) 23 regulated voltage control sensor 24 audio system (radio) 25 airbag system 26 remote keyless entry/pass‐key ® theft deterrent module 27 audio speakers/ s...

  • Page 375: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-63 wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additio...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-64 vehicle care winter tires consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces, but they may not o...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-65 summer performance tires many general motors high performance models come factory‐equipped with tires that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance while still retaining satisfactory tread life, ...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-66 vehicle care (e) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (f) uniform tire quality grading (utqg) : tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three perform...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-67 information on tire pressure and inflation see tire pressure on page 10‑70. (f) tire size : a combination of letters and numbers define a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service desc...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-68 vehicle care is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Tire terminology and definitions air pressure : the amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each squa...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-69 gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑11. Intended outboard sidewall : the side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicl...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-70 vehicle care sidewall : the portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed rating : an alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction : the friction between...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-71 overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The tire and loading information label on the vehicle ind...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-72 vehicle care tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cau...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-73 pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under‐inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inf...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-74 vehicle care and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-75 tpms malfunction light and message the tpms will not function properly if one or more of the tpms sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes fo...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-76 vehicle care using a tpms relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear. See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool. ...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-77 . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Tire rotation if the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every ...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-78 vehicle care the tires have been rotated. See tire pressure on page 10‑70 and vehicle load limits on page 9‑11. Reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 10‑73. Check that all whee...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-79 maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age. Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when ti...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-80 vehicle care exceed the snow tire's maximum speed capability when using snow tires with a lower speed rating. { warning mixing tires of different sizes (other than those originally installed on the vehicle), brands, or typ...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-81 uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the followi...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-82 vehicle care warning: the traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature – ...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-83 replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or tire pressure monitor system (tpms) sensors with new gm original equipment parts. { warning using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dan...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-84 vehicle care if a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blow out, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See tires on page 10‑63. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if ...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-85 { warning changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. S...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-86 vehicle care the following information explains how to repair or change a tire. Tire sealant and compressor kit { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter th...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-87 the kit includes: a. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) b. On/off button c. Pressure gauge d. Pressure deflation button e. Tire sealant canister f. Sealant/air hose (clear) g. Air only hose (black) h. P...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-88 vehicle care when using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tir...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-89 8. Turn the selector switch (a) counterclockwise to the sealant + air position. 9. Press the on/off button (b) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into th...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-90 vehicle care 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (e) and place it in a highly visible location. Do not exceed the speed o...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-91 using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire an...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-92 vehicle care 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the air only hose (g) onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight. 6. Plug the power plug (...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-93 the tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Removal and installation of the sealan...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-94 vehicle care however, if you want to remove it see tire changing on page 10‑95 for instructions. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit (coupe) the tire...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-95 3. Remove the wing nut (c) that holds the tire sealant and compressor kit (a) in place. 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit (a) from the foam container (b). To store the tire sealant and compressor k...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-96 vehicle care removing the spare tire and tools (wagon) a. Wing nut b. Spare tire c. Jack d. Subwoofer (if equipped) e. Wheel wrench (two-piece shown, three-piece similar) f. Extension (if equipped) g. Cable to access the s...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-97 to remove the jack: a. Retainer nut b. Jack stowage bracket c. Jack 1. Turn the retainer nut (a) counterclockwise to remove. 2. Remove the jack stowage bracket (b). 3. Slide the jack (c) forward to remove it f...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-98 vehicle care 3. Find the jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding v-shaped locating notches located in the plastic molding. { warning getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehi...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-99 coin/pierce jack and wrench hex head jack and wrench 5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the vehicle. 6. Raise the jack by turning the wheel wrench c...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-100 vehicle care { warning rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-101 notice: improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specifica...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-102 vehicle care 7. Route the hook end of the strap through the wheel. 8. Attach the hook to the cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle. 9. Slide the buckle to tighten the cargo tie-down strap. Storing the flat tire with ...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-103 compact spare tire { warning driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one ...

  • Page 416: Jump Starting

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-104 vehicle care jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10‑29. If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle....

  • Page 417

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-105 needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations or the remote positive (+) and remo...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-106 vehicle care { warning using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has e...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-107 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next ste...

  • Page 420: Towing

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-108 vehicle care to disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from th...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-109 . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. . Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing the ve...

  • Page 422: Appearance Care

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-110 vehicle care 4. Put the vehicle in p (park) for an automatic transmission or in 1 (first) for a manual transmission. 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly. 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahea...

  • Page 423

    Black plate (111,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-111 exceeding 8,274 kpa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after, to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on ...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (112,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-112 vehicle care replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice. Weatherstrips apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (113,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-113 body component lubrication lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a cl...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (114,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-114 vehicle care interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows. To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . Never use a razor or any other sharp objec...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (115,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-115 4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no longer any color transfer from the soil to the cleaning cloth. 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution followed only by...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (116,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-116 vehicle care care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts ...

  • Page 429: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 maintena...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-2 service and maintenance technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades. Notice: damage cau...

  • Page 431: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-3 cadillac premium care maintenance your vehicle comes with the cadillac premium care maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or 80 000 ...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-4 service and maintenance engine oil change when the change engine oil soon message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life sys...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See exterior care on page 10‑110. . Check restraint system components. See safety...

  • Page 434

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-6 service and maintenance.

  • Page 435

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — normal a) vehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotation. See tire rotation on page 10‑77. B) or every two ...

  • Page 436

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-8 service and maintenance.

  • Page 437: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — severe a) vehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotation. See tire rotation on page 10‑77. B) or every two ...

  • Page 438: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-10 service and maintenance additional maintenance and care your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance se...

  • Page 439

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-11 hoses hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi‐point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-12 service and maintenance vehicle care to help keep the vehicle looking like new, vehicle care products are available from your dealer. For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and exterior, see int...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-13 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper sae...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant chassis lubrication chassis lubricant (gm part no. 12377985, in canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of nlgi #2, category lb or gc-lb. Key lock cylinders multi-pu...

  • Page 443

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-15 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cleaner/f...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-16 service and maintenance part gm part number acdelco part number wiper blades — except cts-v driver side – 56.5 cm (22 in) 15890062 — passenger side – 53.3 cm (21 in) 15890064 — wiper blades — cts-v driver side – 56.5 cm (2...

  • Page 445: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-17 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all mai...

  • Page 446

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-18 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 447

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-19 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 448

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-20 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 449: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 vehicle data cap...

  • Page 450: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑13 for more information. Applicatio...

  • Page 451

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 technical data 12-3 application capacities metric english fuel tank 68.1 l 18.0 gal transfer case — awd 1.0 l 1.1 qt transmission fluid (pan removal and filter replacement) 3.0l v6 engine, 6-speed automatic 6.3 l 6.7 qt 3.6l v6 e...

  • Page 452

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 12-4 technical data engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 3.0l v6 engine 5 automatic manual 1.1 mm (0.043 in) 3.6l v6 engine 3 automatic 1.1 mm (0.043 in) 6.2l v8 engine p automatic manual 1.0 mm (0.04...

  • Page 453: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure (u.S. And canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer satisfaction procedure (mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 cust...

  • Page 454

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadillac customer assistance cen...

  • Page 455

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, general motors of canada limited wants you t...

  • Page 456

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-4 customer information however, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur. If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal m...

  • Page 457

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-5 from puerto rico: 1-800-496-9992 (english) 1-800-496-9993 (spanish) from u.S. Virgin islands: 1-800-496-9994 canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1...

  • Page 458

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-6 customer information customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users (u.S. And canada) to assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use text telephones (ttys), cadillac has tty equipment a...

  • Page 459

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-7 gm mobility reimbursement program (u.S. And canada) this program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as h...

  • Page 460

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-8 customer information claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Cadillac owner privileges™ . Emergency fuel delivery: delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service statio...

  • Page 461

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-9 services not included in roadside service . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . Towing ...

  • Page 462

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-10 customer information this program expires two years from the date of the invoice for the vehicle, regardless of vehicle mileage and changes in vehicle ownership. For more information about the renewal of this program at th...

  • Page 463

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-11 . *trip interruption: this service is provided if you are prevented from further usage of your vehicle while traveling and it is not possible for the nearest cadillac dealership to repair the vehicle t...

  • Page 464

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-12 customer information services not included in roadside assistance roadside assistance does not cover or reimburse services for the following: . Events caused by fraud or bad faith by the driver. . Vehicle immobilization si...

  • Page 465

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-13 scheduling service appointments (u.S. And canada) when the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the servic...

  • Page 466

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-14 customer information original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by gm for shuttle service. In addition, for u.S. Customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited re...

  • Page 467

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-15 recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from ...

  • Page 468

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-16 customer information if a crash occurs if there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts ...

  • Page 469

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-17 service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, e...

  • Page 470: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-18 customer information reporting safety defects reporting safety defects to the united states government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should imme...

  • Page 471: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-19 reporting safety defects to general motors in addition to notifying nhtsa (or transport canada) in a situation like this, notify general motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: cadillac customer assista...

  • Page 472

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  • Page 475: Onstar

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  • Page 476: Onstar Services

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  • Page 479: Onstar Additional

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  • Page 480

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  • Page 481

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  • Page 487

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  • Page 488

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  • Page 489

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  • Page 490

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  • Page 491

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  • Page 492

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  • Page 493

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  • Page 494

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  • Page 495

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  • Page 496

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