Summary of 2014 ELR

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    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2014 cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . ....

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2014 cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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, cadillac, ...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 iv introduction using this manual to quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and th...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 introduction v * : this symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that m...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 starting the engine . ...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-2 in brief instrument panel cts shown, cts-v similar.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-6. 2. Driver information center (dic) on page 5-27. 3. Instrument panel illumination control on page 6-6. 4. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-4 in brief initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed ...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-5 press and hold l for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press l again to cancel the panic alarm. For keyless access vehicles, press the button to remove the key. Th...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-6 in brief see remote keyless entry (rke) system operation (keyless access) on page 2-4 or remote keyless entry (rke) system operation (key access) on page 2-9. Coupe model to open...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-7 to open the liftgate with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, press and hold 8 on the rke transmitter. To open the liftgate from outside the vehicle, press the t...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-8 in brief windows coupe shown, sedan/wagon similar the driver power window switches control all the windows. The passenger switch only controls that window. Press the switch down ...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-9 to adjust the lumbar support, if equipped: . Press and hold the top of the control (2) to increase support to the top of the seatback and decrease support to the bottom ...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-10 in brief heated and ventilated seats heated and ventilated seat buttons shown, heated seat buttons similar if available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. To operat...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-11 passenger sensing system united states canada and mexico the passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. N...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-12 in brief do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior lighting reading lamps the reading lamps are on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when a...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-13 windshield wiper/washer sedan and coupe model wagon model the windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the windshield wiper lever to se...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-14 in brief climate controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. 1. Driver and passenger displays 2. Fan 3. Power 4. Auto (au...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-15 vehicle features radio(s) vol/ o : press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Fm/am: press to select between fm or am. M : press to ...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-16 in brief siriusxm satellite radio service siriusxm is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous united states and 10 canadian provinces. Siriusxm satellite radio has...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-17 y or c / z : press to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a favorite, or the previous or next track of a cd. Press to interact with the bluetooth ® syst...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-18 in brief the navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reac...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-19 rear vision camera (rvc) the rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on either the navigation screen or the inside rearview mirror when the v...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-20 in brief sunroof if the vehicle has a power sunroof, it will only operate when the ignition is in on/run or acc/accessory, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See...

  • Page 27: Performance And

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-21 performance and maintenance traction control/ electronic stability control the traction control system (tcs) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-22 in brief the low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early ind...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 in brief 1-23 driving for better fuel economy driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accel...

  • Page 30: Notes

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 1-24 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 32: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-2 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys { warning leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is dangerous and children or o...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 keyless access this key, inside the transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. See “rear seat pass-through” un...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-4 keys, doors, and windows this vehicle may have the key access system or a keyless access system. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation (keyless access) on page 2-4 or r...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 entering any door other than the driver door will cause all of the doors to unlock. This is not customizable. To customize which doors unlock when the dr...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-6 keys, doors, and windows / (remote start): press to operate the remote start feature. See remote vehicle start on page 2-11. V / 8 (remote trunk/liftgate release): press and hold...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 6. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. The transmitter pocket is inside the center co...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 5. The dic displays press start control to learn keys. 6. Press the ignition switch in. 7. The dic reads learn delay active wait xx min and counts down t...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 battery replacement { caution when replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the tr...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-10 keys, doors, and windows q (lock): press to lock all of the doors. If enabled through the driver information center (dic), the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 battery replacement replace the battery if the replace battery in remote key message displays in the dic. See “replace battery in remote key” under key...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-12 keys, doors, and windows laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehi...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 canceling a remote start to manually shut off the engine after a remote start, do any of the following: . Aim the rke transmitter at the vehicle and pr...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-14 keys, doors, and windows wagon/sedan from inside, pull a front door handle to unlock. Pulling the door handle again unlatches the door. For a rear door use the door lock knob o...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 . From outside the vehicle, use the key to unlock the trunk. Then, pull the door release tab, under the package shelf at the top of the trunk, to unloc...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-16 keys, doors, and windows automatic door locks for vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and ...

  • Page 47: Doors

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 to open a rear door when the safety lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door lock, using the power door lock switch, or with the remote ...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-18 keys, doors, and windows trunk lock release the remote trunk release button is on the driver door, inside the storage compartment under the armrest. On vehicles with an automat...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 emergency trunk release handle { caution do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk a...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-20 keys, doors, and windows { warning you, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is o...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 . Press and release 8 on the liftgate next to the latch to close the liftgate. Pressing any button that operates the power liftgate, or the touch pad w...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-22 keys, doors, and windows 2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any button that operates the power liftgate, or the touch pad. Manually adjust the lift...

  • Page 53: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 vehicle security this vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle alarm system this vehicl...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-24 keys, doors, and windows to avoid setting off the alarm by accident, lock the vehicle with the door key after the doors are closed, and always unlock a door with the transmitte...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 see your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the ...

  • Page 56: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-26 keys, doors, and windows if the ignition control knob does not turn, and the rke transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another rke transmitter. Or, you may try placing the t...

  • Page 57: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-27 power mirrors controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door. To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver or passeng...

  • Page 58: Windows

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-28 keys, doors, and windows 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. They c...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-29 express-down/up windows windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pu...

  • Page 60: Roof

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-30 keys, doors, and windows the window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Window lockout coupe shown, sedan/wagon similar v (window lockout): this feat...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-31 open/close: press and hold the front or rear of the switch (1) to open or close the sunshade. Express open/express close: press and release the rear or...

  • Page 62: Notes

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 2-32 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.

  • Page 63: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 active head restraints . . . . . . . . 3-3 front seats seat adjustment...

  • Page 64: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints front seats the vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { warning with head restraints that ...

  • Page 65: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-3 rear seats the vehicle's rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable. Rear outboard head restraints are no...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-4 seats and restraints on coupe models, the front seats can be moved out of the way to make it easier to get in and out of the rear seat. To fold the seatback, pull the handle (1) ...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-5 to adjust the seatback, see “power reclining seatbacks” under reclining seatbacks on page 3-6. Lumbar adjustment if available, hold the control on the outboa...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-6 seats and restraints thigh support adjustment if available, adjust the manual leg extension by reaching under it, in the pocketed area. Press the button and pull or push to lengt...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-7 to recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. P...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-8 seats and restraints b (exit button): moves the driver seat and/or power steering column to the exit position. See “exit recall” later in this section. Storing memory positions t...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-9 on vehicles with remote keyless entry (rke), automatic exit recall movements occur when the ignition key is removed. On vehicles with remote keyless access, ...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-10 seats and restraints heated and ventilated seat buttons shown, heated seat buttons similar if available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. To operate, the ignition ...

  • Page 73: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-11 rear seats { caution folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety ...

  • Page 74: Safety Belts

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-12 seats and restraints to return a seatback to the upright position: { warning if either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-13 why safety belts work when riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-14 seats and restraints there are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly. . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-15 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see safety b...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-16 seats and restraints adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the nec...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-17 here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remo...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-18 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 injured....

  • Page 81

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-19 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 will orde...

  • Page 82: Airbag System

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-20 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 not bei...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-21 here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { warning you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your ...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-22 seats and restraints where are the airbags? The driver's frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger ...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-23 driver side shown, passenger side similar the roof-rail airbags for the driver, front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the cei...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-24 seats and restraints it depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depen...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-25 airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body. Rollover capable r...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-26 seats and restraints you can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { warning a crash s...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-27 canada and mexico the words on and off, or the symbol for on and off, are visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the wo...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-28 seats and restraints the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if: . The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied. . T...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-29 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 4. Reinstall the child restraint fol...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-30 seats and restraints 2. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully u...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-31 if the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately. If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy ...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-32 seats and restraints your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and airbag wiring. In addition...

  • Page 95: Child Restraints

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-33 warning (continued) protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are worki...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-34 seats and restraints . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: what is the proper way to we...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-35 warning (continued) belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should g...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-36 seats and restraints { warning never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to h...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-37 weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of c...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-38 seats and restraints child restraint systems rear-facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The h...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-39 securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly se...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-40 seats and restraints whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is becaus...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-41 lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. Latch attachments on the chi...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-42 seats and restraints top tether anchor a top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether ...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-43 rear seat - coupe i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. H (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. To assist i...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-44 seats and restraints wagon the top tether anchors for a sedan or coupe are under the tether covers, on the rear seatback filler panel. For the wagon, the outboard top tether an...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-45 { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle a...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-46 seats and restraints 2.2. Open the top tether anchor cover to expose the anchor. 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions a...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-47 if the position you are using has a fixed head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the head restraint. 3. Before placing a c...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-48 seats and restraints in canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have t...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-49 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the should...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-50 seats and restraints { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of t...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 seats and restraints 3-51 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around th...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 3-52 seats and restraints 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 and a...

  • Page 115: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholder...

  • Page 116: Additional Storage

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 4-2 storage cupholders there are cupholders in the front of the center console. Push the cover to open. There are also cupholders in the rear center armrest. Pull the armrest down to...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 storage 4-3 2. Align the cartridge over the pin (2) on both sides. Press the cartridge down and turn it slightly forward until it clicks. 3. The cartridge is properly installed if it...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 4-4 storage installing d-ring sliders to install the d-ring slider (1), insert it into the channel (2) in the middle of each rail. The loop of the d-ring slider must be facing inward...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 storage 4-5 the net should not be overloaded or used to store heavy loads. 1. There are four installation points in the roof: two in front of and two behind the rear seats. Insert th...

  • Page 120: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 4-6 storage 5. Pull on the straps to tighten the net. Convenience net (coupe) the vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be posit...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 storage 4-7 occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on ve...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 4-8 storage 4. Locate the forward or rearward cut-out in the siderail channel. 5. Insert both crossrail ends into the cut-outs, making sure the arrows are pointed toward the front of...

  • Page 123: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-3 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-4 hor...

  • Page 124: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-2 instruments and controls transmission messages . . . . . 5-45 vehicle speed messages . . . . 5-46 washer fluid messages . . . . . 5-46 vehicle personalization vehicle personaliza...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-3 steering wheel controls some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Controls that can be adjusted at the steering...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-4 instruments and controls heated steering wheel the vehicle may be equipped with a heated steering wheel. ( (heated steering wheel): press to turn the heated steering wheel on or ...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-5 heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Rainsense™ for vehicles with rainsense, a sens...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-6 instruments and controls washer fluid low add fluid displays on the driver information center (dic) when the washer fluid is low. See washer fluid messages on page 5-46. See wash...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-7 headlamp washer for vehicles with headlamp washers they clear debris from the headlamp lenses. The headlamp washers are beneath the headlamps. Press the ...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-8 instruments and controls 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press v to scroll through and select the...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-9 clock the analog clock is on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust...

  • Page 132: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-10 instruments and controls warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expens...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 134

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-12 instruments and controls english v-series shown, metric and manual similar.

  • Page 135

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-13 speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer the odometer shows how far...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-14 instruments and controls an arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The fuel level low message appears in the driver information center (...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-15 for the cts-v, the tachometer tracer lights flash prior to reaching engine speed limit. The tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-16 instruments and controls engine coolant temperature gauge metric english this gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant overheats, the engine coolant te...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-17 passenger safety belt reminder light there is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See passenger sensing ...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-18 instruments and controls passenger airbag status indicator the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3-26 for important safety informatio...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-19 the light turns off when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light stays on, or comes on while driv...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-20 instruments and controls { caution if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be ...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-21 a few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. . Check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel quality causes the eng...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-22 instruments and controls brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still ...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-23 see brake assist on page 9-37 for more information. Antilock brake system (abs) warning light the antilock brake system (abs), this light comes on brie...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-24 instruments and controls this light comes on when the stabilitrak system is turned off. If stabilitrak is off, the traction control system (tcs) is also off. If the stabilitrak...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-25 tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides info...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-26 instruments and controls security light the security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If...

  • Page 149: Information Displays

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-27 cruise control light this light comes on whenever the cruise control is active. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See cruise co...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-28 instruments and controls t (vehicle information): press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. See “vehicle information display menu items” following for more info...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-29 to reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button. Inst (instantaneous) economy displays the current fuel economy in either liters per 10...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-30 instruments and controls parking assist if the vehicle has the ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this...

  • Page 153: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-31 change compass zone the vehicle may have this feature. To change the compass zone through the dic, see compass on page 5-7. Trans (transmission) temp (...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-32 instruments and controls battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping below exp...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-33 brake system messages park brake released for vehicles with the electric parking brake, this message displays when the parking brake has been released ...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-34 instruments and controls service brake system this message displays, while the ignition is on, when the brake fluid level is low. The brake system warning light on the instrume...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-35 left rear door open this message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. Passen...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-36 instruments and controls engine oil messages change engine oil soon when this message displays, it means that service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer. See maintena...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-37 fuel system messages fuel level low this message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. A chime may sound ...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-38 instruments and controls if moving the transmitter to different locations within the vehicle does not help, place the transmitter in the center console transmitter pocket with ...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-39 press start control to learn keys if equipped with the keyless access system, this message displays when matching new transmitters to the vehicle. See ...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-40 instruments and controls automatic light control on this message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. Turn signal on this message displays as a reminder to turn...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-41 ride control system messages all wheel drive off if the vehicle has the all-wheel drive (awd) system, this message displays when there is a temporary c...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-42 instruments and controls service suspension system this message displays when there is a problem with the magnetic ride control system. See magnetic ride control on page 9-40. ...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-43 . If the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. . If an engine or vehicle-related proble...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-44 instruments and controls theft attempted this message displays if the theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from the vehicle. See vehicle a...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-45 the low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See tire pressure light on page 5-25. If a tire pressure message appears on the dic, stop as soo...

  • Page 168: Vehicle

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-46 instruments and controls sport mode this message displays when the vehicle is in sport mode. The transmission gear position will also be displayed when dsc is in use. See manua...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-47 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu. Feature settings menu items the following are customization features that allow y...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-48 instruments and controls at vehicle speed (default on manual transmission): the vehicle's doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 km/h (5 mph) for three seco...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-49 press the customization button until remote door lock appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this featu...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-50 instruments and controls press the customization button until exit lighting appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature....

  • Page 173

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-51 press the customization button until factory settings appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this featu...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-52 instruments and controls keyless unlock if equipped with the keyless access system, this feature allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you approach th...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-53 press the customization button until entry/exit recall appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feat...

  • Page 176: Universal Remote

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-54 instruments and controls . Entry/exit steering only: easy exit will automatically move the steering column to a full up and full forward position when the key is removed from t...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-55 do not use the universal remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opene...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-56 instruments and controls 3. Press and hold the newly programmed universal remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation. ....

  • Page 179

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 instruments and controls 5-57 radio signals for canada and some gate operators for questions or programming help, call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.Homelink.Com. Canadian radio-frequen...

  • Page 180: Notes

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 5-58 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 181: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 headlamp high/low-beam chan...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 6-2 lighting 5 (headlamps): turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. Exterior lamps off reminder a warning chime will sound if the exterior...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 lighting 6-3 when drls are on, only the reduced intensity low-beam headlamps or dedicated drls will be on. The other exterior lamps and the instrument cluster will not be on. When th...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 6-4 lighting if the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 lighting 6-5 turn and lane-change signals move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane chan...

  • Page 186: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 6-6 lighting if the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will also turn off. They will turn back on again when you change back to low-beam headlamps. Some localities have...

  • Page 187: Lighting Features

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 lighting 6-7 lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the remote keyless entry...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 6-8 lighting battery load management the vehicle has electric power management (epm), which estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for b...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 lighting 6-9 exterior lighting battery saver the exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left ...

  • Page 190: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 191: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-3 operation . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-2 infotainment system to minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of th...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-3 theft-deterrent feature theftlock ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the vehicle identification number (vin). T...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-4 infotainment system partial view of radio with cd/dvd audio, hard drive device (hdd), and usb the vehicle may have one of these radios as its audio system. If the vehicle does no...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-5 4. To decrease the highlighted setting, do one of the following: . Turn the tune/tone knob counterclockwise. . Turn the menu/select knob counterclockwise. . P...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-6 infotainment system digital signal processing (dsp) if the radio has this feature, it has either a bose ® sound system or a bose ® 5.1 cabin surround ® sound system. Dsp is used ...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-7 frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the chosen number of pages. Speed compensated volume (scv) a radio with scv automatically...

  • Page 198: Radio

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-8 infotainment system radio am-fm radio control buttons the knobs and buttons used to control the radio are: fm/am: press to choose between fm and am. Tune/tone: turn to search for...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-9 station list turn the menu/select knob to display the station list. To create a list of available stations, select refresh am station list or refresh fm stati...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-10 infotainment system press r / j (play/pause) to pause the radio. The radio display will show the time shift buffer status bar. The status bar shows the amount of content stored...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-11 control buttons the knobs and buttons used to control the radio are: m (siriusxm): press to choose the siriusxm band (if equipped). Tune/tone: turn to searc...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-12 infotainment system 2. Turn the menu/select knob and highlight the desired station, then press the menu/select knob to select the station. Storing a siriusxm station as a favor...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-13 to resume playback from the current pause point, press r / j again. The radio will no longer be playing “live” radio. Instead, time shifted content is being...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-14 infotainment system if this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No artist info: no artist information is available at this time on th...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-15 when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. Siriusxm satellite radio se...

  • Page 206: Audio Players

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-16 infotainment system audio players cd player the infotainment system's cd player can play audio cds and mp3 cds. Cds that are 8 cm (3 in) in diameter will not work in the cd pla...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-17 tune/tone: turn and then press to select tracks. Menu/select: turn and then press to select. R / j (play/pause): press to pause and restart cd playback. S r...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-18 infotainment system the cd begins playback of the first track on the selected disc. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays in the left and center of the sc...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-19 . The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There was a problem while burning t...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-20 infotainment system { caution if a label is added to a disc, or more than one disc is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged discs...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-21 to use the seek buttons: press © seek to go to the start of the current track, if more than five seconds have played. Press ¨ seek to go to the next track. ...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-22 infotainment system to use the menu/select knob: press the softkey under the menu tab to display a list of all groups. To change groups, turn the menu/ select knob to highlight...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-23 playing an mp3/wma disc cd/dvd players with the mp3 feature are capable of playing an mp3/wma on dvd+/−r, cd−r, or cd−rw discs. See mp3 on page 7-23. Disc m...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-24 infotainment system . Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album s...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-25 when the cd contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files are under the root folder. The folder down and the folder up butto...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-26 infotainment system playing an mp3/wma from a disc or a usb storage device selecting an mp3 track tracks can be selected using the seek buttons, the tune/tone knob, or the soft...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-27 songs recorded to the hdd, see hard drive device (hdd) on page 7-27. Quick jump to scroll up or down the list of artists, albums, or song titles, press and ...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-28 infotainment system re-recording audio cds if a cd has already been recorded, the radio system will not record the contents again. If a partially recorded cd is selected for re...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-29 aac and ogg vorbis file types are not fully supported. These file types may or may not play and may be shown without tag information. Without tag informatio...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-30 infotainment system . Artists . Albums . Song titles . Genres . Recently saved . Audiobook 3. Press the menu/select knob to select the desired option. Quick jump to scroll up o...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-31 select the hdd menu category to display the available items in each individual category, then select an item from one of these submenus to display a list of...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-32 infotainment system favorites can be saved by pressing and holding the softkey under the favorites selection. Store favorites according to the following table: favorites displa...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-33 press and hold s rev or \ fwd to rewind or fast forward through the time shift buffer. Hold \ fwd until the end of the currently recorded buffer to resume “...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-34 infotainment system cd or cd/aux (cd/auxiliary): press to play a cd when a portable audio device is playing. Press again to start playing audio from the connected portable audi...

  • Page 225: Phone

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-35 commanding and controlling an ipod an ipod can be controlled by using the radio buttons and knobs; the song information shows on the infotainment system's d...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-36 infotainment system vehicles with a bluetooth ® system can use a bluetooth-capable cell phone with a hands-free profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used ...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-37 using onstar hands-free calling, if available. See onstar overview on page 14-1 for more information. Pairing information: . A bluetooth phone with mp3 capa...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-38 infotainment system 2. Say “bluetooth.” 3. Say “delete.” the system asks which phone to delete. 4. Say the name of the phone you want to delete. If the phone name to delete is ...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-39 to hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation syste...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-40 infotainment system calling 911 emergency 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “hands free” after the tone. 2. Say “dial” or “call...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-41 . To ignore the incoming call, no action is required. . Press c / ª to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold. Three-way calling three-w...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-42 infotainment system voice pass-thru voice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if th...

  • Page 233: Trademarks And

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-43 trademarks and license agreements manufactured under license under u.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other u.S. And w...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-44 infotainment system cd and music data from gracenote, inc., copyright © 2000 to present gracenote. One or more patents owned by gracenote apply to this product and service. See...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 infotainment system 7-45 the gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow ...

  • Page 236: Notes

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 7-46 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 237: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 air vents air vents . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 8-2 climate controls 11. Outside air 12. Rear window defogger automatic operation auto (automatic): the system automatically controls fan speed, air delivery, and air conditioning in...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 climate controls 8-3 operation. The blower may reduce during an onstar ® session to limit background noise. If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 8-4 climate controls recirculation is not available in the defrost mode and automatically turns off 10 minutes after defog is selected. This helps to limit window fogging in the vehi...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 climate controls 8-5 when the ignition is turned to on/ run, the climate control system returns to the settings used before the vehicle was last turned off. The heated seats will tur...

  • Page 242: Air Vents

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 8-6 climate controls air vents use the air outlets in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or cl...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 climate controls 8-7 2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn the ignition off again when the wipers are straight up on the windshield. This allows access to the leaf screen. The pa...

  • Page 244: Notes

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 8-8 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 245: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . ....

  • Page 246: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49 gasoline specifications . . . . . . 9-50 california fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 247

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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. Refer to th...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 down. If...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-5 off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-6 driving and operating remember: antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Track events and competitive driving track events and competitive driving may affect the vehicle...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-7 { warning wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehic...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-8 driving and operating hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditio...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-9 the antilock brake system (abs) improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-10 driving and operating to save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to sav...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-11 vehicle load limits it is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-12 driving and operating rating (gawr) for the front and rear axle. See “certification label” later in this section. “steps for determining correct load limit– 1. Locate the state...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-13 3. Available occupant and cargo weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Example 2 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant w...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-14 driving and operating the gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the gvwr for the vehicle, or the gross axle weight rating (gawr)...

  • Page 259: Starting And

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-15 starting and operating new vehicle break-in follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles) of driving this vehicle. Parts hav...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-16 driving and operating make sure the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is inside the vehicle when trying to turn the ignition control knob. 1 (stopping the engine/lock/ off...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-17 the malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection purposes. If you need to shift the transmission out of p (park), the ignition co...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-18 driving and operating this is the only position in which the key can be removed. This position locks the ignition and shift lever on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ig...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-19 the battery could be drained if the key is left in the acc/accessory or on/run position with the engine off. The vehicle might not start if the battery is...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-20 driving and operating starting the engine place the transmission in the proper gear. If equipped with the keyless access system, the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter must...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-21 engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. Starting procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the i...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-22 driving and operating 2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°f or −18°c), it could be flooded with too much gasoline...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-23 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt ac outlet. { warning plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wr...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-24 driving and operating if you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle must be in p (park) and the parking brake set. After shifting into p (park), try to ...

  • Page 269: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-25 parking (manual transmission) before getting out of the vehicle, place the shift lever in r (reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. For vehicles wit...

  • Page 270: Automatic

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-26 driving and operating warning (continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual ...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-27 { warning 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 vehicle can roll. D...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-28 driving and operating { caution shifting out of p (park) or n (neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by t...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-29 to use the dsc feature using the shift lever: 1. Move the shift lever to the right from d (drive) to m (manual mode). The vehicle will be in sport mode an...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-30 driving and operating the tachometer display indicates which gear the vehicle is in. The number indicates the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearwa...

  • Page 275: Manual Transmission

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-31 manual transmission if equipped with a manual transmission, the shift lever is on the center console between the front seats. Cts-v 1 (first): press the c...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-32 driving and operating { caution when downshifting, if more than one gear is skipped, or the engine is racing when the clutch pedal is released, the engine, clutch, driveshaft o...

  • Page 277: Drive Systems

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-33 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 needed ...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-34 driving and operating remember: abs does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicl...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-35 a warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle begins to move. To stop the chime, fully release the parking b...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-36 driving and operating if the light does not come on, or remains flashing, you need to have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the brake light is flashing. See yo...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-37 { caution driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the par...

  • Page 282: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-38 driving and operating ride control systems traction control/ electronic stability control the vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) and stabilitrak ® , an electronic stab...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-39 if d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. Drive the vehicle. If d comes on and sta...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-40 driving and operating press the tcs/stabilitrak button again, or turn the ignition to acc/ accessory and restart the vehicle, to turn tcs back on and turn the tcs/stabilitrak w...

  • Page 285: Cruise Control

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-41 cruise control { warning cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. Do not use the cruise control on winding roads o...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-42 driving and operating the cruise control light on the instrument cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press the i button. 2. Get up t...

  • Page 287: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-43 the vehicle may then shift to a higher gear when braking assistance is no longer required. When the brakes are applied manually the cruise control is dise...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-44 driving and operating to be detected, objects must be at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground and below trunk or liftgate level. Objects must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) of the r...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-45 the sbza warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. { warning sbza does not alert the...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-46 driving and operating sbza can be disabled through the driver information center (dic). See driver information center (dic) on page 5-27. If sbza is disabled by the driver, the...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-47 warning (continued) located outside the camera's field of view, below the bumper, or under the vehicle. Perceived distances may be different from actual d...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-48 driving and operating the following illustrations show the field of view that the camera provides. 1. View displayed by the camera. 1. View displayed by the camera. 2. Corner o...

  • Page 293: Fuel

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-49 fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicl...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-50 driving and operating some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (m...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-51 is the only gasoline additive recommended by general motors. It is available at your dealer. Filling the tank { warning fuel vapors and fuel fires burn vi...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-52 driving and operating if the fuel cap is not installed properly, a message will appear on the driver information center display. See fuel system messages on page 5-37. When rei...

  • Page 297: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-53 warning (continued) keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete. . Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for expansion....

  • Page 298

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-54 driving and operating . Turn off park assist when towing. { warning when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-55 making turns { caution making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged....

  • Page 300

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-56 driving and operating if parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into p (park) yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traff...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-57 a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “weight of ...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-58 driving and operating total weight on your vehicle's tires be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the tire an...

  • Page 303: Conversions And

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 driving and operating 9-59 conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment { caution some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would n...

  • Page 304: Notes

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 9-60 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 305: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california pe...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-2 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block (cts-v wagon) . . . . . 10-55 rear compartment fuse block (cts coupe) . . . . . . . 10-57 rear compartment fuse block (cts-v coupe and s...

  • Page 307: General Information

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-3 general information for service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. Genuine gm parts ...

  • Page 308: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-4 vehicle care gm accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine gm accessories in...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-5 keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See maintenance records on page 11-17. { caution even small a...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview cts 3.6l v6 engine shown, 3.0l v6 engine similar.

  • Page 311

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-7 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-26. 2. Engine compartment fuse block (cts coupe) on page 10-38 or engine compartment fuse block (c...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-8 vehicle care cts-v 6.2l v8 engine.

  • Page 313

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-9 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-26. 2. Engine compartment fuse block (cts coupe) on page 10-38 or engine compartment fuse block (c...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-10 vehicle care 3. Pull the engine cover (2) forward to slide the rear tabs (3) out from under the retainers. 4. Lift and remove the engine cover. 5. Reverse steps 1–4 to reinsta...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-11 checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. T...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-12 vehicle care selecting the right engine oil selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade. See recommended fluids and lubrica...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-13 containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products. Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-14 vehicle care the oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-15 hydraulic clutch it is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. A flu...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-16 vehicle care to inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Remove the side cover by pulling up on the front of the cover. 3. Disconnect the...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-17 7. Move the air cleaner housing cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing. 8. Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner housing. How to rei...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-18 vehicle care { caution if the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are d...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-19 { caution using coolant other than dex-cool ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changi...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-20 vehicle care { caution if improper coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be damaged. Too much water i...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-21 { warning steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge ta...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-22 vehicle care 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to slightly above the froid/full cold line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 4. With the coolant surg...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-23 on the coolant fill neck, there is a cold fill region between the two horizontal lines shown. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant fill neck. If the ...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-24 vehicle care if the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see your dealer. Engine overheating the vehicle has several indicators to warn of engi...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-25 if no steam is coming from the engine compartment if an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-26 vehicle care when to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unu...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-27 { 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 ready-t...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-28 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 to have...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-29 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 reservoir ca...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-30 vehicle care 2. Leave the ignition on for at least three minutes so that the electronic throttle control will cycle and relearn its home position. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4....

  • Page 335

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-31 what to use refer to the maintenance schedule on page 11-4 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11-13. Starte...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-32 vehicle care 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of p (park) with no...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-33 to replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Turn the ignition to on/run with the engine off. 2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them off again when the wipers ...

  • Page 338: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-34 vehicle care rear wiper blade replacement (wagon) the rear wiper blade and wiper arm have a cover for protection. The cover must be removed before the wiper blade can be repla...

  • Page 339: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-35 bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10-37. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contac...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-36 vehicle care 5. Pull the old bulb from the lamp housing keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out. 6. Install a new bulb. 7. Reinstall the electrical connector by pushing i...

  • Page 341: Electrical System

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-37 4. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (3). 5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket. 6. Push the replacemen...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-38 vehicle care headlamp wiring an electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the la...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-39 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 electrical...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-40 vehicle care mini-fuses usage 27 body control module 4 28 navigation motor 29 all-wheel drive 30 transmission control module battery 31 horn 33 left low-beam headlamp (domesti...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-41 mini-fuses usage 60 instrument panel auxiliary power outlet 61 air quality sensor, inside rear view mirror, rear camera 62 ignition 64 steering wheel illumination...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-42 vehicle care relays usage 12 horn 20 headlamp washer (hid only) 21 cooling fan (series/ parallel) 32 air conditioning compressor clutch 39 windshield washer pump 42 right dayt...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-43 mini-fuses usage 11 not used 19 antilock braking system (abs) 22 display 23 not used mini-fuses usage 24 body control module 1 25 automatic forward lighting syste...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-44 vehicle care mini-fuses usage 40 right low-beam headlamp (domestic non-hid only) 41 air conditioning compressor clutch 43 low-beam daytime running lamps (non-hid), left daytim...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-45 mini-fuses usage 75 transmission output speed sensor, brake vacuum relay 76 spare 77 spare 78 spare 79 spare 80 spare 81 spare j-case fuses usage 6 cooling fan 2 ...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-46 vehicle care relays usage 49 daytime running lamps (non-hid), low-beam headlamps (hid) 53 not used 63 main ignition 66 windshield wipers 67 powertrain 68 windshield wipers hig...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-47 mini-fuses usage 11 not used 19 antilock braking system (abs) 22 display 23 sunroof mini-fuses usage 24 body control module 1 25 automatic forward lighting system...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-48 vehicle care mini-fuses usage 43 left daytime running lamps (hid) 46 left high-beam headlamp 47 right high-beam headlamp 50 right daytime running lamp, windshield washer pump ...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-49 j-case fuses usage 6 cooling fan 2 7 cooling fan 1 8 starter 9 not used 10 antilock brake system motor 13 not used 14 electric parking brake 15 not used 16 not us...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-50 vehicle care lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. { caution spilling liquid on any electrical...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-51 mini-fuses usage 27 body control module 4 28 navigation motor 29 not used 30 transmission control module battery 31 horn 33 not used 34 pedestrian protection syst...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-52 vehicle care mini-fuses usage 70 emissions 1 71 even ignition coils 72 odd ignition coils 73 emissions 2 74 engine control module 75 not used 76 spare 77 spare 78 spare 79 spa...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-53 relays usage 49 low-beam headlamps (hid) 53 not used 63 main ignition 66 windshield wipers 67 powertrain 68 windshield wipers high speed rear compartment fuse blo...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-54 vehicle care relays usage 12 side marker lamps 13 left position lamps mini‐fuses usage 14 right position lamp 15 left position lamp 16 door lock 17 console/auxiliary power out...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-55 circuit breakers usage 32 left rear window switch 37 right rear window switch rear compartment fuse block (cts-v wagon) the rear compartment fuse block is on the ...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-56 vehicle care relays usage 12 side marker lamps 13 left position lamps mini-fuses usage 14 right position lamp 15 left position lamp 16 door lock 17 console/auxiliary power out...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-57 circuit breakers usage 32 left rear window switch 37 right rear window switch rear compartment fuse block (cts coupe) the rear compartment fuse block is on top of...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-58 vehicle care relays usage 11 sedan trunk release/coupe rear fog (export only) 12 side marker lamps 13 left position lamps mini-fuses usage 14 right position lamp 15 left posit...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-59 circuit breakers usage 32 left rear window switch 37 right rear window switch rear compartment fuse block (cts-v coupe and sedan) the rear compartment fuse block ...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-60 vehicle care relays usage 11 sedan trunk release/coupe rear fog (export only) 12 side marker lamps 13 left position lamps mini-fuses usage 14 right position lamp 15 left posit...

  • Page 365: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-61 circuit breakers usage 32 left rear window switch 37 right rear window switch wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-62 vehicle care warning (continued) . Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the re...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-63 winter tires this vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider ...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-64 vehicle care summer performance tires many general motors high performance models come factory-equipped with tires that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance ...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-65 dot tire date of manufacture : the last four digits of the tin indicate the tire manufactured date. The first two digits represent the week (01–52) and the last t...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-66 vehicle care (2) temporary use only : the compact spare tire or temporary use tire should not be driven at speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). The compact spare tire is for emergenc...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-67 (1) passenger (p-metric) tire : the united states version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter p as the first character in the tire size means a passenger v...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-68 vehicle care cold tire pressure : the amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in kpa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch) before a tire has built up heat from drivi...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-69 occupant distribution : designated seating positions. Outward facing sidewall : the side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward whe...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-70 vehicle care the ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See uniform tire quality grading on page 10-82. Vehicle capacity weight : the number of designated seating p...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-71 how the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. When to check check th...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-72 vehicle care vehicles with 255/40zr19 or 285/35zr19 size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set th...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-73 the tpms malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately o...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-74 vehicle care the low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This could be an ea...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-75 . 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 off af...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-76 vehicle care 4. Start with the driver side front tire. 5. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the tpms sen...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-77 anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for proper tire inflation pressure, and check for damaged tires or wheels. If the unu...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-78 vehicle care 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 pressu...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-79 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 temperatures...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-80 vehicle care if proper rotation and maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See tire rotation on page 10-76 for information on prope...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-81 vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if non-tpc spec rated tires are installed. See tire pressure mo...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-82 vehicle care uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: trea...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-83 straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature the temperature g...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-84 vehicle care replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or tire pressure monitor system (tpms) sensors with new gm original equipment parts. { warning using the wrong replacemen...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-85 if a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See tires on page 10-61. If air goes out ...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-86 vehicle care { warning changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-87 { warning overinflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit ...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-88 vehicle care the kit includes: 1. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) 2. On/off button 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-89 1. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) 2. On/off button 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) ...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-90 vehicle care 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See power outlets on page 5-9. If ...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-91 be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage. 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from the accessory power outlet in th...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-92 vehicle care 22. Replace with a new canister assembly available from your dealer. 23. After temporarily sealing the tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit, take the ve...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-93 see if a tire goes flat on page 10-85 for other important safety warnings. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See storing th...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-94 vehicle care 11. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-95 2. Remove the retainer that holds the tire sealant and compressor kit in place. 3. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the foam container. To store th...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-96 vehicle care storing the tire sealant and compressor kit (sedan) the tire sealant and compressor kit is in the trunk in one of the following locations. 1. Tire sealant and com...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-97 to access the spare tire and jacking equipment: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Remove the foam cover, if equipped. 3. Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it st...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-98 vehicle care 4. Remove the jack (3), wheel wrench (5), and extension (6), if the vehicle has one. To remove the jack: 1. Retainer nut 2. Jack stowage bracket 3. Jack 1. Turn t...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-99 { warning lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is pro...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-100 vehicle care 6. Raise the jack by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack head fit into the metal flange located behind the v-shaped locating notches ...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-101 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 11. Install the spare tire. 12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounde...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-102 vehicle care 15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Storing a flat or spare tire and tools { warning storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-103 7. Route the hook end of the strap through the wheel. 8. Attach the hook to the cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle. 9. Slide the buckle to tighten the ca...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-104 vehicle care storing the compact spare tire and tools reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire. Compact spare tire { wa...

  • Page 409: Jump Starting

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-105 jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10-29. If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicl...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-106 vehicle care { caution if any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicl...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-107 { warning an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric f...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-108 vehicle care 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let...

  • Page 413: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-109 { caution if the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be cover...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-110 vehicle care here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehi...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (111,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-111 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 vehic...

  • Page 416: Appearance Care

    Black plate (112,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-112 vehicle care appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after u...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (113,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-113 calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehic...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (114,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-114 vehicle care cleaning exterior lamps/ lenses and emblems use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps, lenses and emblems. F...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (115,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-115 tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. { caution using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish ...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (116,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-116 vehicle care applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Underbody maintenance at least tw...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (117,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-117 to prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (118,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-118 vehicle care to clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water or club soda. Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpe...

  • Page 423

    Black plate (119,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 vehicle care 10-119 { caution soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior surfaces, may cause permanent damage. Wipe excess moisture fro...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (120,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 10-120 vehicle care use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, i...

  • Page 425: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintena...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 11-2 service and maintenance your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the plac...

  • Page 427: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 service and maintenance 11-3 { warning performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if the required information, proper to...

  • Page 428: Maintenance

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 11-4 service and maintenance maintenance schedule owner checks and services at each fuel stop . Check the engine oil level. See engine oil on page 10-10. Once a month . Check the tir...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. See exterior care on page 10-112. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. ...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 11-6 service and maintenance additional required services maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000m...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 service and maintenance 11-7 maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 11-8 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 service and maintenance 11-9 maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45...

  • Page 434: Special Application

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 11-10 service and maintenance special application services . Severe commercial use vehicles only: lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/ 3,000 mi. . Have underbody flushing se...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 service and maintenance 11-11 brakes brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving. . Signs of brake wear may include chirping, grinding, or squealing noises, or difficult...

  • Page 436

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 11-12 service and maintenance tires tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save money and fuel, and can reduce the risk of tire failure...

  • Page 437

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 dexos1...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant transfer case (all-wheel drive) transfer case fluid (gm part no. 88861950, in canada 88861951). Rear drive module sae 75w-90 synt...

  • Page 439

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 service and maintenance 11-15 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part ...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 11-16 service and maintenance part gm part number acdelco part number wiper blades — except cts-v driver side – 56.5 cm (22 in) 15890062 — passenger side – 53.3 cm (21 in) 15890064 ...

  • Page 441: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 service and maintenance 11-17 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services ...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 11-18 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 443: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 444: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants...

  • Page 445

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 technical data 12-3 application capacities metric english fuel tank 68.1 l 18.0 gal transfer case— awd 1.0 l 1.1 qt wheel nut torque 150 y 110 lb ft all capacities are approximate. W...

  • Page 446

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing cts v6 engine cts-v 6.2l v8 engine.

  • Page 447: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . . ....

  • Page 448

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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, in the ...

  • Page 449

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 and tw...

  • Page 450

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 www.Gm...

  • Page 451

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 resou...

  • Page 452

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 13-6 customer information . Odometer reading, vehicle identification number (vin), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage services are provided up t...

  • Page 453

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 customer information 13-7 available, a cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on-site service. A dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30-mile radius of...

  • Page 454

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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. Cour...

  • Page 455

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 state/...

  • Page 456

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 13-10 customer information as a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/ corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermar...

  • Page 457

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 customer information 13-11 . Vehicle identification number (vin). . Insurance company and policy number. . General description of the damage to the other vehicle. Choose a reputable...

  • Page 458: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 13-12 customer information owner information owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owne...

  • Page 459

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 customer information 13-13 however, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or general motors. To contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safet...

  • Page 460: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 driven. For...

  • Page 461

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 customer information 13-15 gm will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the l...

  • Page 462: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 463: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 464: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 respond ...

  • Page 465

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 want to c...

  • Page 466

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 pressure...

  • Page 467: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 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 diagnostics w...

  • Page 468

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 14-6 onstar onstar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and gps satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. The...

  • Page 469

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 onstar 14-7 onstar personal identification number (pin) a pin is needed to access some of the onstar services, like remote door unlock and stolen vehicle assistance. You will be prom...

  • Page 470

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 14-8 onstar vehicle and power issues onstar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and gps satellite technologies to be available and operating for features ...

  • Page 471

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 onstar 14-9 unzip: this is version 2005-feb-10 of the info-zip copyright and license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp://ftp.Info-zip.Org/pub/infozi...

  • Page 472

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 14-10 onstar such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being info-zip releases–including, but not limited to, labeling of the altered versions with the names “info-zi...

  • Page 473

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 adaptive forward lighting (afl) . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 474

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014443) - 2014 - crc - 4/3/13 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 exterior lighting battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 jump starting . . . . . . ...

  • Page 475

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  • Page 486: Notes

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