Cadillac 2014 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

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    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2014 cadillac cts owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . ....

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    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2014 cadillac cts owner manual m jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-67 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 serv...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 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, cadi...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 iv introduction danger, warnings, and cautions { danger text marked { danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life. { wa...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 introduction v i : cruise control b : engine coolant temperature o : exterior lamps . : fuel gauge + : fuses 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer ( : heated steering wheel j : la...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 starting the eng...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-2 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-8. 2. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-5. 3. Manual mode on page 9-25 (if equipped). 4. Instrument cluster on p...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-4 in brief 21. Shift lever. See automatic transmission on page 9-23. Manual mode button. See automatic transmission on page 9-23. 22. Mode button. See driver mode control on ...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-5 lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See vehicle personalization on page 5-48. Press x twice quickly, to release the trunk. Press 7 and release to initiat...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-6 in brief power door locks from outside, press q or k on the rke transmitter. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-2. From inside, press q or k . The in...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-7 seat adjustment power seats to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-8 in brief reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. See reclining seatba...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-9 press c or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. Press the but...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-10 in brief passenger sensing system united states canada and mexico the passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag u...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-11 steering wheel adjustment to adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer ...

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    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-12 in brief door: the lamp comes on when a door is opened. On: turns the lamp on. Reading lamps there are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the r...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-13 ; : turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights....

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-14 in brief climate controls the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate control buttons 1. Driver and...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-15 see dual automatic climate control system on page 8-1 and rear climate control system on page 8-6 (if equipped). Transmission tap shift permanent tap shift mode ...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-16 in brief * : press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See cruise control on page 9-34 or adaptive cruise control on page 9-37 (if equi...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-17 indicator will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound, or the driver seat will pulse. See lane departure warning (ldw) on page 9-58. Side blind...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-18 in brief to braking or automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes. See active emergency braking system on page 9-55. Power outlets ac...

  • Page 25: Performance And

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-19 the driver side switch (1) operates the sunroof. Vent: press and release the front of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open ap...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-20 in brief . Press the tcs/stabilitrak button y again to turn traction control back on. . To turn off both tcs and stabilitrak, press and hold the tcs/stabilitrak button y ...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 in brief 1-21 2. Press the sel button and hold to clear the change engine oil soon message and reset the oil life at 100%. Be careful not to reset the oil life display acciden...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 1-22 in brief roadside service u.S.: 1-800-224-1400 canada: 1-800-882-1112 tty users (u.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 new cadillac owners are automatically enrolled in the roadside...

  • Page 29: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . ...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-2 keys, doors, and windows this key, inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, is used for the driver door, front passenger door, and rear folding seats. To remove t...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter. With remote start and remote tr...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-4 keys, doors, and windows flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. X (remote trunk release): press twice quickly to release the trunk. Ke...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless unlocking/locking from the passenger doors when the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, press...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-6 keys, doors, and windows 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See door locks on page 2-10. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on th...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the dic displays press engine start button to learn and then press the engine start/stop button. The dic display will ...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-8 keys, doors, and windows to start the vehicle: 1. Open the center console storage area and remove the rubber mat. 2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. 3. Wit...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a cr20...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-10 keys, doors, and windows extending engine run time the engine run time can also be extended by another 10 minutes, if during the first 10 minutes steps 1–2 are repeated w...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 warning (continued) . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent th...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/11/13 2-12 keys, doors, and windows 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Inside the vehicle on the rear doors, push down on the d...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again. Press q on the door lock switch again, or press q on the rke tran...

  • Page 42: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-14 keys, doors, and windows press z { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. The rear door power w...

  • Page 44: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-16 keys, doors, and windows there is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release ...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system. The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key....

  • Page 46

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-18 keys, doors, and windows the inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of the vehicle, such as a change in vehicle orientation. Immobilizer see radio...

  • Page 47: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 it is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement rke transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicl...

  • Page 48: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-20 keys, doors, and windows 4. Press o to deselect the mirror. Automatic dimming if equipped, the driver side mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of the vehicle he...

  • Page 49: Windows

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 windows { warning never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. ...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-22 keys, doors, and windows express-down/up windows the express feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 the window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Comfort open to open the windows remotely, press and hold k on the rke ...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/11/13 2-24 keys, doors, and windows rear window sunshade if equipped with a rear window sunshade, the switch is on the overhead console. The sunshade only operates with the ignitio...

  • Page 53: Roof

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 roof sunroof if equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in on/ run or acc/accessory, or when retained accessory power (rap)...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 2-26 keys, doors, and windows dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug th...

  • Page 55: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjus...

  • Page 56: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a nec...

  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-3 of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move the head restraint after the butt...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-4 seats and restraints to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-5 thigh support adjustment if available, adjust the manual leg cushion extension by pulling up on the lever, and then pulling or pushing on the support t...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-6 seats and restraints do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Memory seats the set, "1," "2," and b (exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually ...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-7 manually recalling memory positions if the vehicle is off, or in on/run/ start but not in p (park), press and hold "1," "2," or b to manually recall th...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-8 seats and restraints appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by opening the driver doo...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-9 if equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in on/run/start. Press j or z to heat the ...

  • Page 64: Rear Seats

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-10 seats and restraints rear seats split fold seats are equipped with a locking latch. Lock and unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder. The latch will not...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-11 2. Unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to release the seatback. A red tab nea...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-12 seats and restraints heated rear seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the warning under heated ...

  • Page 67: Safety Belts

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-13 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. { warn...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-14 seats and restraints 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 af...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-15 . 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 ...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-16 seats and restraints the lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull t...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-17 later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. To unlat...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-18 seats and restraints desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Automatic safety belt tightening s...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-19 there is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the gui...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-20 seats and restraints { warning a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously in...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-21 safety belt extender if the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer wil...

  • Page 76: Airbag System

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-22 seats and restraints see your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was n...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-23 the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to k...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-24 seats and restraints there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfu...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-25 driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the sea...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-26 seats and restraints when should an airbag inflate? This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See airbag system on page 3-22. Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact e...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-27 rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck, if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-28 seats and restraints be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield ...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-29 . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer ...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-30 seats and restraints { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the b...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-31 off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle ...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-32 seats and restraints if the off indicator is lit for an adult-sized occupant if a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indica...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-33 operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by gm for your specific vehicle. See adding e...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-34 seats and restraints { warning for up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. ...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-35 readiness light is working. See airbag readiness light on page 5-17. { caution if an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may no...

  • Page 90: Child Restraints

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-36 seats and restraints child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions th...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-37 in a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to u...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-38 seats and restraints infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor th...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-39 { warning 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 chil...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-40 seats and restraints { warning to reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. In a crash, if an infant is in a rear-facing chil...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-41 forward-facing child seat a forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. Booster seats a booster seat is a chi...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-42 seats and restraints children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer t...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-43 warning (continued) system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turne...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-44 seats and restraints recommends that the booster seat be secured with the latch system, this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there ...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-45 the child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the ancho...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-46 seats and restraints the outboard lower anchors are behind the vertical openings in the seat trim. The top tether anchors are behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. O...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-47 { warning do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the ...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-48 seats and restraints 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-49 if the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the ...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-50 seats and restraints warning (continued) working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possi...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-51 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being u...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-52 seats and restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See lower anc...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-53 warning (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-54 seats and restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 seats and restraints 3-55 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path...

  • Page 110: Notes

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 3-56 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 111: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 cup...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/11/13 4-2 storage glove box to open, press the button. Close the glove box manually. Cupholders cupholders in the front center console have a power retractable cover. Push the handl...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 storage 4-3 armrest storage pull the armrest down to access the rear seat storage area and cupholders. Press the latch to open the storage area. Center console storage press th...

  • Page 114: Additional Storage

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 4-4 storage additional storage features cargo tie-downs the cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads inside the trunk. Convenience net if equipped, the convenience net...

  • Page 115: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-3 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5...

  • Page 116: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-2 instruments and controls safety belt messages . . . . . . . 5-45 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 service vehicle messages . . . 5-45 starting the vehicle message...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-3 to set the power tilt wheel memory position, see memory seats on page 3-6. Steering wheel controls the infotainment system can be operated by using...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 5-4 instruments and controls clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged bla...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-5 with rainsense, if the transmission is in n (neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the win...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-6 instruments and controls clock the infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See “home page” in the infotainment m...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-7 . Inside the armrest bin behind the cupholders. . On the rear of the center console, if equipped. These outlets are powered while the vehicle is in...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-8 instruments and controls an indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in on/run, equipment requiring less than 15...

  • Page 123: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-9 warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an ex...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-10 instruments and controls instrument cluster english base cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 125

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-11 english uplevel balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 126

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-12 instruments and controls reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced,...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-13 use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different dis...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-14 instruments and controls display layout: press sel while display layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the uplevel cluster. See “reconfigurable instrument ...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-15 fuel gauge base level uplevel balanced configuration, performance similar uplevel simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-16 instruments and controls here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts ...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-17 this gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the red ar...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-18 instruments and controls module. For more information on the airbag system, see airbag system on page 3-22. The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when t...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-19 if the word on or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and kn...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-20 instruments and controls on when the vehicle is placed in service only mode, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. S...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-21 . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, stop and park the vehi...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-22 instruments and controls the vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the vehicle is placed in service on...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-23 parking brake light metric english this light comes on when the parking brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-24 instruments and controls vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the abs light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brak...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-25 traction off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-26 instruments and controls if the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the tcs and/or the stabilitrak system is actively working. See traction control/electronic sta...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-27 when the light flashes first and then is on steady if the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the tpm...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-28 instruments and controls security light on some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle s...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-29 lamps on reminder this light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See exterior lamp controls on page 6-1. Cruise control light the cruise...

  • Page 144: Information Displays

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-30 instruments and controls information displays driver information center (dic) the dic displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-31 the average fuel economy shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated ...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-32 instruments and controls warning is displayed. Press y or z to adjust the value. This feature can be turned off by pressing and holding sel while viewing this page. If th...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-33 head-up display (hud) { warning if the hud image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you nee...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-34 instruments and controls . Lane departure . Low fuel some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the hud may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See vehicle...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-35 only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active. Metric english audio/phone view: this displays the speed view along ...

  • Page 150: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-36 instruments and controls care of the hud clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the hud image. Clean ...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-37 battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is droppi...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-38 instruments and controls cruise control messages adaptive cruise set to xxx this message displays when the adaptive cruise control (acc) speed is set. See adaptive cruise...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-39 trunk open this message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely. Engine cooling system messages a/c o...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-40 instruments and controls message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See engine oil on page 10-10. Oil pressure low — stop engine this message displa...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-41 number of keys programmed this message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. Remote left in vehicle this message displays when leavi...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-42 instruments and controls braking functions of the auto collision preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the "alert" set...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-43 assistance system when they are temporarily unavailable. The system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions: . The r...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-44 instruments and controls (sbza) and rear cross traffic alert (rcta) features will not work. Take the vehicle to your dealer. Side detection system unavailable this messag...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-45 service traction control this message displays when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). See traction control/electronic st...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-46 instruments and controls service vehicle soon this message displays if there is a problem with the vehicle. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Starting the vehi...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-47 transmission messages service transmission this message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. Shift denied this ...

  • Page 162: Vehicle

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-48 instruments and controls vehicle personalization use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-49 . Number of favorites pages . Auto volume . Audible touch feedback . Bose audio pilot . Maximum start up volume manage favorites this allows favo...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-50 instruments and controls auto defog when set to on, the front defog will automatically react to temperature and humidity conditions that may cause fogging. Select off or ...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-51 comfort and convenience select and the following may display: . Auto memory recall . Easy exit options . Chime volume . Reverse tilt mirror . Rai...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-52 instruments and controls select off or on. Auto door unlock this allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into p (park...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-53 select off or on. Bluetooth select and the following may display: . Pair new device . Device management . Ringtones . Voice mail numbers pair new...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-54 instruments and controls calibrate touchscreen select to calibrate the touchscreen, then follow the prompts. Turn display off select to turn the display off. Press anywhe...

  • Page 169: Universal Remote

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-55 universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13-15. Universal remote system programming if equipped, these buttons are in the ov...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-56 instruments and controls hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver. 2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 instruments and controls 5-57 does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage doo...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 5-58 instruments and controls reprogramming a single universal remote system button to reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not re...

  • Page 173: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-bea...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 6-2 lighting auto (automatic): automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps including all lam...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 lighting 6-3 . The intellibeam system can be disabled by the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pass feature. If this happens, the high/low-beam changer must be activated tw...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 6-4 lighting flash-to-pass this feature allows the high-beam headlamps to be used to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal leve...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 lighting 6-5 the automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to o or the ignition is off. Lights on with wipers if the windshield wipers are ac...

  • Page 178: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 6-6 lighting raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed...

  • Page 179: Lighting Features

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 lighting 6-7 on: turns the lamp on. Reading lamps there are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 6-8 lighting key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 lighting 6-9 is displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See driver information center (dic) on page 5-30. Battery power pr...

  • Page 182: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 183: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for inform...

  • Page 184: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 185: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system ...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 8-2 climate controls 8. Recirculation climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchron...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 climate controls 8-3 when the indicator light is on or auto is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 8-4 climate controls air delivery mode control: when the climate information is displayed, press the desired air delivery mode on the touch screen to change the direction of th...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 climate controls 8-5 auto defog: the climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the clim...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 8-6 climate controls sensor the solar sensor, on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor informatio...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 climate controls 8-7 4. O (on/off) 5. Temperature control rear climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Rear climate temperature control 3. Sync (synchro...

  • Page 192: Air Vents

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 8-8 climate controls screen to adjust the rear passenger temperature. Press + for warmer air and press − for cooler air. Y / \ / y (air delivery mode control): press the desire...

  • Page 193: Maintenance

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 climate controls 8-9 . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. . Use of non-gm approved hood defl...

  • Page 194: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 195: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk drivi...

  • Page 196: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 gasoline specifications . . . . . . 9-62 california fuel requirements . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 197

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 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. See t...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-4 driving and operating if the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push do...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-5 . Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. . Antilock brake system (abs) allows steering while...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-6 driving and operating material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow d...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/11/13 driving and operating 9-7 performance brake fluid that has a dry boiling point greater than 279°c (534°f). After conversion to the high performance brake fluid, follow the bra...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-8 driving and operating . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Have good tires with pro...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-9 winter driving driving on snow or ice drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ic...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-10 driving and operating warning (continued) . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. . Check again from tim...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-11 rocking the vehicle to get it out turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Sh...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-12 driving and operating 2. Maximum vehicle capacity weight 3. Size of the original equipment tires 4. Recommended cold tire inflation pressure a vehicle-specific tire and l...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-13 reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.” see trailer towing (with lfx engine) on page 9-68 or trailer towing (with lt...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-14 driving and operating refer to the vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The co...

  • Page 209: Starting And

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-15 { warning things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehi...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-16 driving and operating . Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, or similar activities during this break-in period. . Check engine oil with every refuel...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-17 the vehicle may have an electric steering column lock. The lock is activated when the vehicle is switched to off and the driver door is opened. A so...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-18 driving and operating see starting the engine on page 9-18. The ignition will then remain in on/run. Service only mode this power mode is available for service and diagno...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-19 vehicle can still be driven. See “starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery” in remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-2. T...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-20 driving and operating engine coolant heater vehicles with the engine coolant heater can use this option in cold weather conditions at or below −18°c (0°f) for easier star...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-21 warning (continued) it is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake firmly set. The veh...

  • Page 216: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-22 driving and operating 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever. If the shift lever will not move from p (park), ...

  • Page 217: Automatic

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/11/13 driving and operating 9-23 running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the prope...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-24 driving and operating warning (continued) move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, a...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-25 d (drive): this position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less tha...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-26 driving and operating to enter permanent tap mode: 1. With the shift lever in d (drive), press the m (manual mode) button on the top of the shift lever. While in tap mode...

  • Page 221: Drive Systems

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-27 drive systems all-wheel drive vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as n...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-28 driving and operating suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with abs. Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-29 continuously, then the epb is only partially applied or there is a problem with the epb. A dic message will display. Release the epb and try to appl...

  • Page 224: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-30 driving and operating speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system un...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-31 the indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster. This light will: . Flash when tcs is limiting wheel spin. . Flash when stabilitra...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 9-32 driving and operating if tcs is limiting wheel spin when the y button is pressed, the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning. To turn off both tcs and s...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 driving and operating 9-33 presses will scroll though the available modes. The tour and sport modes will feel similar on a smooth road. Select a new setting whenever driving ...

  • Page 228: Cruise Control

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 9-34 driving and operating off light g will come on in the instrument cluster. Tcs does not limit wheel spin, the electronic limited-slip differential (elsd) allows increased...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-35 if the stabilitrak ® system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See traction control...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-36 driving and operating resuming a set speed if the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasi...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-37 applying the set– switch will result in cruise control set to the current vehicle speed. Using cruise control on hills how well the cruise control w...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-38 driving and operating warning (continued) you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. See defensive driving on page 9-3. { warning adaptive cruise control wi...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-39 3 (follow distance gap): press to select a following gap time (or distance) setting for acc of far, medium, or near. Setting adaptive cruise control...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-40 driving and operating (dic) and the head-up display (hud) (if equipped). See cruise control messages on page 5-38. . Press and hold +res up until the desired set speed ap...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-41 when pressed, the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster and hud, if equipped. Subsequent presses cycle the gap button throu...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-42 driving and operating selected follow gap. The vehicle speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-43 on. See electric parking brake on page 9-28. To release the electric parking brake, press the accelerator pedal. A dic warning message may display i...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-44 driving and operating { warning on curves, acc may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a v...

  • Page 239: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-45 do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The dri...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-46 driving and operating warning (continued) . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system. ....

  • Page 241

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-47 warning (continued) vehicle using only the rvc screen, during longer, higher speed backing maneuvers, or where there could be cross traffic. Failure...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-48 driving and operating { warning the parking assist system does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects located below the bumper or that are too ...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-49 warning (continued) injury, death, or vehicle damage, even with the backing warning system, always check the area around the vehicle and check all m...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-50 driving and operating turning the features on or off the x button on the center stack is used to turn on or off the front and rear parking assist, rear automatic braking,...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-51 the system is available when the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph). Press the apa button, o , to enable the system to begin searching for a sp...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-52 driving and operating . Electronic stability control or antilock brakes are activated. . An important vehicle message is displayed in the dic. To cancel apa, press the ap...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-53 detecting the vehicle ahead fca warnings will not occur unless the fca system detects a vehicle ahead. When a vehicle is detected ahead, the vehicle...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-54 driving and operating tailgating alert the vehicle-ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a detected vehicle ahead much too closely. Selecting the aler...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-55 unnecessary alerts fca may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles in other lanes, objects that are not vehicles, or shadows. Thes...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-56 driving and operating warning (continued) . Detect a stopped or slow-moving vehicle or other object ahead. . Detect a vehicle when weather limits visibility, such as in f...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-57 side blind zone alert (sbza) if equipped, the side blind zone alert system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that oc...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-58 driving and operating or right-side mirror display will light up if a vehicle is detected in that blind zone. If the turn signal is activated in the same direction of a d...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-59 when the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking, the ldw indicator will flash and either three beeps will be sounded from the left or right, or thr...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-60 driving and operating either the left or right side of the seat, depending on the lane departure direction. When the system does not seem to work properly if the ldw symb...

  • Page 255: Fuel

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-61 fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. When driving in the u.S., to help keep the engine c...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-62 driving and operating other fuels containing more than 15% ethanol must be used only in flex fuel vehicles. { caution do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode ...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-63 fuel additives to keep fuel systems clean, top tier detergent gasoline is recommended. See fuel on page 9-61. If top tier detergent gasoline is not ...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-64 driving and operating be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds before removing the nozzle. After initial shutoff, do not p...

  • Page 259: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-65 warning (continued) . Do not smoke, light matches, or use lighters while pumping fuel. . Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices. Traile...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-66 driving and operating . The automatic collision preparation system should be set to off when towing. See active emergency braking system on page 9-55. . Turn off parking ...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-67 always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making turns { caution making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trai...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-68 driving and operating 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parki...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 driving and operating 9-69 weight of the trailer tongue the tongue load (1) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the v...

  • Page 264: Conversions And

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 9-70 driving and operating . Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed? If so, seal the holes when the hitch is removed. If the hol...

  • Page 265: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 califor...

  • Page 266: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-2 vehicle care buying new tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 different size tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 uniform tire quality grading . . . . ...

  • Page 267: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-4 vehicle care hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the ...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview 2.0l l4 ltg engine.

  • Page 270

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-6 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine compartmen...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-7 3.6l v6 lfx engine.

  • Page 272

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-8 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine compartmen...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-9 3.6l v6 lf3 engine.

  • Page 274

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-10 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine compartm...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-11 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the le...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-12 vehicle care { caution failure to use the recommended engine oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provi...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 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. S...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 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 ...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-15 4. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 5. Pull out the filter. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 7. Reverse steps 1–5 to ...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-16 vehicle care 3. Remove the screws (5) on top of the cover. 4. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 5. Pull out the filter. 6. Inspect or replace the engin...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-17 3.6l v6 lfx engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fan (out of view) 3.6l v6 lf3 engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pre...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-18 vehicle care caution (continued) vehicle warranty. Always use dex-cool (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle. Engine coolant the cooling system in the vehicle is filled...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-19 never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. Have the coolant changed ...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-20 vehicle care warning (continued) for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat w...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-21 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off and the surge tank service port cap open, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radia...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-22 vehicle care warning (continued) if you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop the engin...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-23 { caution . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer. It can damage the windshield washer system and paint. . Do not mix water with r...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-24 vehicle care replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is t...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-25 what to add use only new dot 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11-13. Always clean the brake fluid reserv...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-26 vehicle care 4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds. Vehicle storage { warning batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be ba...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-27 2. Drain plug to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, on the transfer ...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-28 vehicle care shift lever out of p (park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of p (park), contact your dealer for service. Park brake and p (park) mechanism...

  • Page 293: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-29 2. Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector, and pull the wiper blade away from the arm connector. 3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. Reverse st...

  • Page 294: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-30 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10-31. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, ...

  • Page 295: Electrical System

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-31 1. Bulb socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp assembly to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the center of the vehicle. 2. Pull the lamp asse...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 10-32 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...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 vehicle care 10-33 lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. { caution spilling liquid on any ele...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 10-34 vehicle care number usage *3 not used 4 body control module 6 5 not used 6 driver power seat 7 not used *8 headlamp washer relay 9 not used 10 not used 11 not used 12 n...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-35 number usage 45 front washer relay 46 not used 47 instrument panel body ignition 48 fuel system control module ignition 49 heated steering wheel *50 steerin...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-36 vehicle care to access the fuses, remove the end panel by gently prying with a plastic tool near each clip, beginning at the point shown. To install the end cover, inser...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-37 mini fuses usage 2 motorized cupholder 3 electric steering column lock 4 data link connector 5 heater, ventilation, and air conditioning control 6 tilt and ...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 10-38 vehicle care mini fuses usage 16 spare 17 spare 18 spare 19 spare 20 spare 21 spare 22 sensing diagnostic module/automatic occupant sensing 23 radio/dvd/heater, ventila...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 vehicle care 10-39 number usage *1 electronic limited slip differential/dc dc transformer 2 left window 3 body control module 8 *4 a/c inverter 5 passive entry passive start ...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 10-40 vehicle care number usage 14 electric parking brake 15 not used 16 trunk release *17 run relay *18 logistics relay *19 logistics fuse 20 rear window defogger relay 21 m...

  • Page 305: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-41 number usage *56 fuel door * optional wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warran...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-42 vehicle care warning (continued) . Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them. . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts w...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-43 . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires. Winter tires with the same speed rating as the o...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-44 vehicle care normal driving conditions. See your dealer for wheel or sensor replacement. { caution using liquid sealants can damage the tire valves and tire pressure mon...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-45 passenger (p-metric) tire example (1) tire size : the tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, as...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-46 vehicle care (7) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Tire designations tire size t...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-47 automatic transmission, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect ratio : the relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : a rubber c...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-48 vehicle care maximum inflation pressure : the maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum lo...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-49 of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See when it is time for new tires on page 10-57. Utqgs (uniform tire quality grading standards) : a t...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-50 vehicle care the tire and loading information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended ...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-51 warning (continued) driven at high speeds, make sure the tires are rated for high-speed operation, in excellent condition, and set to the correct cold tire ...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-52 vehicle care not reached the level to trigger illumination of the tpms low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indicator ...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-53 about the dic operation and displays see driver information center (dic) on page 5-30. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when ...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-54 vehicle care . The tpms sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction light and the dic message should go ...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-55 4. Use the five-way dic control on the right side of the steering wheel to scroll to the tire pressure screen under the dic info page. See driver informatio...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-56 vehicle care . 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...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-57 adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the tire and loading information label after the tires have been rotated. See tire ...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-58 vehicle care the rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple factors including temper...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-59 if proper rotation and maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See tire rotation on page 10-56 for information on...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-60 vehicle care the tire and loading information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See vehicle load limits on page 9-11, for the label location a...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-61 nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on general motors passenger cars and ...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-62 vehicle care performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: the temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is pr...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-63 caution (continued) ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Used replacement wheels { warning replacing a wheel with a u...

  • Page 328: Jump Starting

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-64 vehicle care caution (continued) instructions. If the chains contact the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving to...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-65 { caution ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start the vehicle b...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-66 vehicle care caution (continued) warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting. 4. Set the ignition to off. Turn o...

  • Page 331: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-67 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes. 10. Try to start the vehicle that had t...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-68 vehicle care recreational vehicle towing recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home. The two most common types of r...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-69 dolly towing (rear-wheel-drive vehicles) use the following procedure to dolly tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow v...

  • Page 334: Appearance Care

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-70 vehicle care vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot be dolly towed. Appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-71 washed. This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If using an automatic car wash, follow the car wash instructions. The win...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-72 vehicle care the bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum. To prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions: . Be sure the molding is cool to the tou...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-73 air intakes clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle. Windshield and wiper blades clean the outside of th...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-74 vehicle care { caution to avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or ch...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-75 furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle's interior. Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-76 vehicle care speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Coated moldings coa...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 vehicle care 10-77 using mild soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use. { caution do not attach a device with a suction cup to ...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 10-78 vehicle care { 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 be...

  • Page 343: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care ma...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 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, br...

  • Page 345: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 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 mai...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 11-4 service and maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer tec...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 service and maintenance 11-5 . Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See automatic transmission shift lock control function check on page 10-27. . Check par...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 11-6 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - normal (1) vehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotat...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 11-8 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km...

  • Page 351: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - severe (1) vehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotat...

  • Page 352: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 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 ma...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 service and maintenance 11-11 lamps properly working headlamps, taillamps, and brake lamps are important to see and be seen on the road. . Signs that the headlamps need attent...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 11-12 service and maintenance windshield for safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and ch...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 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 ...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant rear axle (limited-slip differential) sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. 88862624, in canada 88862625) meetin...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 service and maintenance 11-15 part gm part number acdelco part number 3.6l v6 engine (lf3) 22844634 a3185c engine oil filter 2.0l l4 engine 12640445 pf64 3.6l v6 engine (lfx) ...

  • Page 358: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 11-16 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of ser...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 service and maintenance 11-17 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 360: Notes

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 11-18 service and maintenance 2 notes.

  • Page 361: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 362: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubr...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 technical data 12-3 application capacities metric english transfer case – awd 0.8 l 0.8 qt rear axle (with limited slip) 1.2 l 1.3 qt wheel nut torque 150 y 110 lb ft all capac...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing 2.0l l4 engine 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 365: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . ....

  • Page 366

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 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, i...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 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 ...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 13-4 customer information canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 ...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 customer information 13-5 cadillac owner centre (canada) cadillacowner.Ca take a trip to the cadillac owner centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Locate owner...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 13-6 customer information . Odometer reading, vehicle identification number (vin), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage services are provide...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 customer information 13-7 a dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30-mile radius of a participating cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrang...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 13-8 customer information if your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same-day repair...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 customer information 13-9 rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet ...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 13-10 customer information corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the gm new vehicle limited warranty,...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 customer information 13-11 . Vehicle identification number (vin). . Insurance company and policy number. . General description of the damage to the other vehicle. Choose a rep...

  • Page 376: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 13-12 customer information in-portfolio: includes a portfolio, owner manual, and warranty manual. Retail sell price: $35.00 (u.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without por...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 customer information 13-13 to contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write...

  • Page 378: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 13-14 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy the vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is drive...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 customer information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of gm's...

  • Page 380: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 381: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 382: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 14-2 onstar press the onstar emergency button > to get a priority connection to an emergency advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a good samaritan or re...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 onstar 14-3 using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Press = . System responds: “onstar ready,” then a tone. Say “cancel route.” system responds: “do you wan...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 14-4 onstar onstar mobile app download the onstar remotelink mobile app to select apple ® , android™, and blackberry ® devices to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pr...

  • Page 385: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 onstar 14-5 verify minutes and expiration press = and say “minutes” then “verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics onstar vehicle diagnos...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 14-6 onstar to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. Onstar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 onstar 14-7 change the onstar pin, call onstar and provide the advisor with the current number. Warranty onstar equipment may be warranted as part of the new vehicle limited wa...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 14-8 onstar add-on electrical equipment the onstar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See add-on electri...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/2/13 onstar 14-9 should be available at ftp:// ftp.Info-zip.Org/pub/infozip/ license.Html indefinitely. Copyright (c) 1990-2005 info-zip. All rights reserved. For the purposes of th...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/3/13 14-10 onstar 3. Altered versions–including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, and dynamic, shared, or static li...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 active emergency braking system . . . . . . ....

  • Page 392

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 exterior lighting battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 jump starting . . ....

  • Page 393

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 index i-3 compartments storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 394

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 i-4 index driving (cont'd) off-road recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 wet roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 w...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 index i-5 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-63 economy driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 i-6 index heater engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20 high-beam on light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 high-speed operation . . . . . . . . 10-50 highway hypnosis . ....

  • Page 397

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 index i-7 lights airbag readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 antilock brake system (abs) warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 brake system warning . . . . . . .5-22 char...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 i-8 index mirrors automatic dimming rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19 folding . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 399

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 index i-9 power (cont'd) retained accessory (rap) . . .9-19 seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21 pregnancy, ...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 i-10 index safety belts (cont'd) lap-shoulder belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45 reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 index i-11 storage areas armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 convenience net . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - crc 1st edition - 7/12/13 i-12 index turn and lane-change signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 u uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 uni...