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Cadillac 2014 ELR Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2014 cadillac cts owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2014 cadillac cts owner manual m service and maintenance . . . 11-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts . . . . . . . 11-8 maintenance records...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 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, the cadillac crest and wreath, and cts are trademar...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 iv introduction { caution text marked { caution provides information that may indicate a hazard that could result in injury or death. It could also result in possible damage to the vehicle. A circle with a slash through it is a safet...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 introduction v + : fuses 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer ( : heated steering wheel j : latch system child restraints * : malfunction indicator lamp : : oil pressure o : power / : remote vehicle start > : safety belt reminders 7 : ...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 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 owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-2 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-10. 2. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-7. 3. Manual mode on page 9-30 (if equipped). 4. Instrument cluster on page 5-11. 5. Windshiel...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-4 in brief 16. Steering wheel adjustment on page 5-2. 17. Horn on page 5-3. 18. Steering wheel controls on page 5-3. Driver information center (dic) controls. See driver information center (dic) on...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-5 engine will begin to transition to its normal, quieter idle speed, which can vary depending on the temperature. This is normal operation. Remote keyless entry (rke) system the rke transm...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-6 in brief remote vehicle start if equipped with this feature, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the vehicle 1. Press and release q on the transmitter. 2. Immediately ...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-7 power door locks from outside, press q or k on the rke transmitter. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-3. From inside, press q or k . The indicator light in the sw...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-8 in brief windows the driver power window switches control all the windows. The passenger switch only controls that window. Press the switch down to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise i...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-9 lumbar adjustment if equipped, to adjust the lumbar support, press and hold the control forward or rearward or up and down. See lumbar adjustment on page 3-5. Bolster adjustment if equip...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-10 in brief memory features the set, "1," "2," and b (exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-11 lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. See heated and ventilated front seats on page 3-10. Head restraint...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-12 in brief passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3-35. The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console are visible when the vehicle is started. See p...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-13 headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See automatic dimming rearview mirror on page 2-23. Steering wheel adjustment to adjust the steering wh...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-14 in brief . Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. To set the power tilt wheel m...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-15 press the button next to each rear passenger reading lamp. For more information on interior lighting, see instrument panel illumination control on page 6-8. Exterior lighting the exter...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-16 in brief windshield wiper/washer with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, move the lever to select the wiper speed. Hi: use for fast wipes. Lo: use for slow wipes. Int: move the lev...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-17 climate controls the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate control buttons 1. Driver and passenger temperature ...

  • Page 24: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-18 in brief 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temperature) 5. Ac mode (air conditioning) 6. Climate control selection (application tray button) 7. Rear (rear climate control touch screen) 8. Ai...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-19 cruise control j : press to turn the system on and off. A white cruise control indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +res: press the control up briefly ...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-20 in brief driver information center (dic) the dic display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. Y or z : press to move up or down in a list. S or t : press t...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-21 vehicle departs the lane, the indicator will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound, or the driver seat will pulse. See lane departure warning (ldw) on page 9-74. Sid...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-22 in brief using automatic steering, dic displays, and beeps. When the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph), press the apa button, o , to enable the system. See the “automatic parking assist (...

  • Page 29: Performance And

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-23 sunroof if equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in on/ run or acc/accessory, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See ignition positions on page 9-...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-24 in brief instrument cluster. The appropriate dic message is displayed. See ride control system messages on page 5-54. . Press the tcs/stabilitrak button y again to turn traction control back on...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 in brief 1-25 engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the change engine oil soon message when it is time to change the engine o...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 1-26 in brief 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 accelerate smoothly. ....

  • Page 33: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 34

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-2 keys, doors, and windows this key, inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, is used for the driver door, front passenger door, and rear folding seats. To remove the key, press the butto...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation the keyless access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “keyless access operation” l...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-4 keys, doors, and windows lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking. Memory seat positions may be re...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless unlocking/locking from the driver door when the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button ...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-6 keys, doors, and windows passive locking the keyless access system allows for selecting whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the vehicle is turned off and all doo...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery if the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal, the dic may display no remote detected...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 5. Align the front and back housing then snap the transmitter together. Remote vehicle start this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. / (rem...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-10 keys, doors, and windows 3. Press the brake pedal and select the on/run/start ignition mode to drive the vehicle. Extending engine run time the engine run time can also be extended by another 1...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 door locks { warning unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-12 keys, doors, and windows the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on pa...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Inside the vehicle on the rear doors, push down on the door lock knob to lock th...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-14 keys, doors, and windows delayed locking this feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the unlock...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 if the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for rke transmitters inside. If an rke transmitter...

  • Page 48: Doors

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-16 keys, doors, and windows doors trunk { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between ...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 . Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate when all doors are unlocked. The trunk can be opened while the vehicle is locked by pressing the ...

  • Page 50: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-18 keys, doors, and windows vehicle security this vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle alarm system this vehicle has an anti-the...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 flash indicating the alarm system is operating. Pressing q on the rke transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system. Th...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-20 keys, doors, and windows if the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the dic. See security messages on page 5-55. Immobilizer operation this vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent ...

  • Page 53: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 it is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement rke transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additiona...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-22 keys, doors, and windows 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left. 3. Adjust each mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be ...

  • Page 55: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 reverse tilt mirrors the passenger and/or driver mirror tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in r (reverse). This feature allows the driver to view the cu...

  • Page 56

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-24 keys, doors, and windows the vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are ...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 retained accessory power (rap) allows the use of the power windows after the ignition has been turned off. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 9-23. Express-down...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-26 keys, doors, and windows switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is reactivated. In this mode, the window can close on an object in its path. Use care when using the overr...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-27 the rear door power door locks are also disabled. See safety locks on page 2-15. Press z { again to deactivate the lockout switch. If an inside rear door handle is bein...

  • Page 60: Roof

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-28 keys, doors, and windows to open the sunshade, press and release the switch. The sunshade will fully extend. To close the sunshade, press and release the switch again. The sunshade will fully c...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-29 the driver side switch (1) operates the sunroof. Vent: press and release the front of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approxima...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 2-30 keys, doors, and windows operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof...

  • Page 63: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 64: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a c...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-3 to lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint, push the head restraint down, and release the button. Pull and push on the head restr...

  • Page 66: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-4 seats and restraints restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be remo...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-5 . If available, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see reclining seatbacks on page 3-6. ...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-6 seats and restraints thigh support adjustment if available, adjust the manual leg cushion extension by pulling up on the lever, and then pulling or pushing on the support to lengthen or shorten i...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-7 do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Memory seats the set, "1," "2," and b (exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory ...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-8 seats and restraints to save positions to the b (exit) button and easy exit features: 1. Adjust the driver seat, power tilt and telescoping steering column (if equipped), and the outside mirrors ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-9 to activate the recall when on - driver door open is selected in the vehicle personalization menu: . Press k on the rke transmitter and open the driver door. . Press k on the...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-10 seats and restraints easy exit recall automatically activates when one of the following occurs: . The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time. . The vehicle is t...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-11 press c or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. When this feature is o...

  • Page 74: Rear Seats

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-12 seats and restraints rear seats split fold seats are equipped with a locking latch. Lock and unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder. The latch will not open when the seatback...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-13 2. Unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to release the seatback. A red tab near the seatback lever ra...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-14 seats and restraints a red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is in place. 2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is in position. 3. Lock the seatback using ...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-15 press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indi...

  • Page 78: Safety Belts

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-16 seats and restraints safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not let anyone r...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-17 going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts! When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together....

  • Page 80

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-18 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 use the correct ...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-19 lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt ...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-20 seats and restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety ...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-21 shoulder belt height adjuster the vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder ...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-22 seats and restraints the system will not activate if the traction control/electronic stability control system is not functioning properly. See traction control/ electronic stability control on ...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-23 there is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage poc...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-24 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. The shoulder bel...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-25 a pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to prote...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-26 seats and restraints make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See safety belt reminders on page 5-19. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See safety belt care on page 3-26. Safety belt...

  • Page 89: Airbag System

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-27 airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. . A knee airbag for the driver....

  • Page 90

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-28 seats and restraints 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 safety belt, even...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-29 { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To ...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-30 seats and restraints driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the d...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-31 warning (continued) do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-32 seats and restraints knee airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal impacts. Knee airbags are not designed to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear impac...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-33 how does an airbag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In mode...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-34 seats and restraints airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehi...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-35 in many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard pa...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-36 seats and restraints the passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occ...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-37 the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger airbag and knee airbag if: . The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-38 seats and restraints if the on indicator is lit for a child restraint the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger airbags if the system determines that an ...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-39 if the off indicator is lit for an adult-sized occupant if a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-40 seats and restraints additional factors affecting system operation safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger s...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-41 the on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desire...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-42 seats and restraints safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead conso...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-43 { caution if an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broke...

  • Page 106: Child Restraints

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-44 seats and restraints child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booste...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-45 it should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. Also see “rear safety belt comfort guides” under lap-shoulder...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-46 seats and restraints infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the t...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-47 { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing (continued) warning (contin...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-48 seats and restraints for most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-49 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 harness system hol...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-50 seats and restraints 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 secured in the vehi...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-51 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 because the risk to the...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-52 seats and restraints child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is prop...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-53 make sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you ...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-54 seats and restraints attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during dr...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-55 the outboard lower anchors are behind the vertical openings in the seat trim. The top tether anchors are behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Open the covers to acces...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-56 seats and restraints securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { warning if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to prote...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-57 caution (continued) do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its st...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-58 seats and restraints 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: if the position you are using does not have a ...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-59 if the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under ...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-60 seats and restraints securing child restraints (rear seat) when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it ...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-61 position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull th...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-62 seats and restraints in addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. ...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 seats and restraints 3-63 do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come w...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 3-64 seats and restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. To ti...

  • Page 127: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 cupholders . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 128

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 4-2 storage keep the storage area closed when not in use. Touch the bottom of the climate control system again until the door automatically starts to close. Glove box to open, press the button. Close...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 storage 4-3 armrest storage pull the armrest down to access the rear seat storage area and cupholders. Press the latch to open the storage area. Center console storage press the button to access the ...

  • Page 130: Additional Storage

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 4-4 storage additional storage features cargo tie-downs the cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads inside the trunk. Convenience net if equipped, the convenience net is in the rear. Put sm...

  • Page 131: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-3 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 horn . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 132: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-2 instruments and controls security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-55 service vehicle messages . . . 5-55 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56 tire messages . . . ...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-3 . Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. To set the powe...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-4 instruments and controls int (intermittent wipes): move the lever up to int for intermittent wipes, then turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the win...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-5 rainsense if equipped with rainsense, a sensor near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and controls the frequency of the winds...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-6 instruments and controls released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-7 if auto timing is set, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone. To set the date: 1. Press the settings screen button ...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-8 instruments and controls allow the circuit breaker to reset before reconnecting devices or turning rap back on. If the problem continues, the issue could be within your device. Try another known ...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-9 an indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in on/run, equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into...

  • Page 140: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 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 expensive repair or rep...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster base level.

  • Page 142

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-12 instruments and controls uplevel, balanced configuration shown.

  • Page 143

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-13 reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhanced. Simple co...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-14 instruments and controls enhanced configuration the enhanced configuration has three interactive display zones. Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between ...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-15 audio while the audio application page is displayed, press sel to enter the audio menu. In the audio menu, search for music, select from favorites, or change the audio ...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-16 instruments and controls speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This vehicle is equipped with an overspeed warning device. ...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-17 fuel gauge base level uplevel balanced configuration, performance similar uplevel simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates a...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-18 instruments and controls when the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon. Here are four things that some ...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-19 under some driving conditions, including those listed below, it is normal for the temperature to rise above the usual operating range and approach the far end of the ga...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-20 instruments and controls passenger safety belt reminder light there is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See passenger sensing system on page 3-...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-21 { warning if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The a...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-22 instruments and controls if, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing sys...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-23 malfunction indicator lamp a computer system called obd ii (on-board diagnostics-second generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acc...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-24 instruments and controls caution (continued) tires with other than those of the same tire performance criteria (tpc) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come ...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-25 vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the adapter removed should turn off the light. . Check that good quality fuel is used....

  • Page 156

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-26 instruments and controls . The obd ii (on-board diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not rea...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-27 parking brake light the parking brake status light comes on when the parking brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or w...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-28 instruments and controls if it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the abs light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is s...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-29 vehicle ahead indicator for vehicles with the forward collision alert (fca) system, this light displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead. This light is located in...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-30 instruments and controls stabilitrak ® off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the st...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-31 engine coolant temperature warning light on some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the deale...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-32 instruments and controls a driver information center (dic) tire pressure message may also display. See tire messages on page 5-56. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressur...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-33 low fuel warning light this light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. For vehicles with a recon...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-34 instruments and controls intellibeam ® light this light comes on when the intellibeam system is enabled. See exterior lamp controls on page 6-1. Adaptive forward lighting (afl) light this light...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-35 cruise control light the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. See cruise co...

  • Page 166: Information Displays

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-36 instruments and controls information displays driver information center (dic) the dic displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster. The displays ...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-37 4. Press sel while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it. Dic information displays the fo...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-38 instruments and controls only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Average speed: shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilom...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-39 follow distance indicator/gap setting: the current follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed as a time value on this page when acc is not engaged. When acc has been...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-40 instruments and controls head-up display (hud) { warning if the hud image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dar...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-41 . Phone . Navigation . Collision alert . Cruise control . Lane departure . Low fuel some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the hud may be cleared by using the ste...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-42 instruments and controls the hud image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The hud brightness control can also be adjusted as needed. The hud image can tempo...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-43 incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster, may also display in any hud view. Navigation view: this display includes the information in the speed view alo...

  • Page 174: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-44 instruments and controls the windshield is part of the hud system. If the windshield needs replacing, see windshield replacement on page 10-33. Vehicle messages messages displayed on the dic in...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-45 low battery this message is displayed when the battery voltage is low. See battery on page 10-28. Service battery charging system this message is displayed when there i...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-46 instruments and controls cruise control messages adaptive cruise set to xxx this message displays when the adaptive cruise control (acc) speed is set. See adaptive cruise control on page 9-44. ...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-47 shift to park before exiting this message may display if adaptive cruise control (acc) is engaged holding the vehicle at a stop, and the driver attempts to exit the veh...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-48 instruments and controls engine overheated — turn vehicle off this message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. The eng...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-49 engine power messages engine power is reduced this message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-50 instruments and controls number of keys programmed this message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. Remote left in vehicle this message displays when leaving the vehicle with the...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-51 object detection system messages 24 ghz radars off this message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive cruise control (a...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-52 instruments and controls front camera blocked clean windshield this message displays when the camera is blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct th...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-53 service driver assist system if this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Adaptive cruise control (acc), forward collision alert (fca...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-54 instruments and controls operation. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see "washing the vehicle" under exter...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-55 traction control off this message may display when the traction control system (tcs) has been turned off. See traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-36...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-56 instruments and controls service steering column lock this message displays if there is a problem with the steering column lock. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Service vehicle soo...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-57 this message also displays left front, right front, left rear, or right rear to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also com...

  • Page 188: Vehicle

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-58 instruments and controls vehicle speed messages selected speed limit exceeded this message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See “speed warning” under driver in...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-59 . Return to factory settings . Software information each menu is detailed in the following information. Time and date manually set the time and date. See clock on page ...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-60 instruments and controls audible touch feedback this allows audible touch feedback to be turned on or off. Select off or on. Bose audio pilot this feature adjusts the volume based on the noise ...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-61 auto defog when set to on, the front defog will automatically react to temperature and humidity conditions that may cause fogging. Select off or on. Collision/detection...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-62 instruments and controls park assist this allows the ultrasonic parking assist feature to be turned on or off. See assistance systems for parking or backing on page 9-57. Select off or on. Go n...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-63 reverse tilt mirror this allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select off, on - driver and passenger, on - driver, or on - passenger. Personalization by driver thi...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-64 instruments and controls unlocked door anti-lockout when on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is selected, the delayed door lock menu will be av...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-65 remote start auto heat seats if equipped and turned on, this feature will turn on the heated seats when using remote start on cold days. Select off or on. Passive door ...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-66 instruments and controls changed by selecting edit or pressing the edit button and typing in a new number, then select save or press the save button. Voice select and the following may display:...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 instruments and controls 5-67 rear camera select and the following may display: . Guidance lines . Rear cross traffic alert . Rear park assist symbols guidance lines select to turn off or on. See as...

  • Page 198: Notes

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 5-68 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 199: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . ....

  • Page 200

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 6-2 lighting turn to o again to reactivate the auto mode. Auto (automatic): automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking l...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 lighting 6-3 the high-beam headlamps remain on, under the automatic control, until one of the following situations occurs: . The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps. . The system detect...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 6-4 lighting . Your vehicle's windshield is dirty, cracked, or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor. . Your vehicle's windshield is covered with ice, dirt, haze, or other ...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 lighting 6-5 pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use this feature. When this is done the following will occur: . If the headlamps are off or in low-beam mode, the high-beam headlamps wi...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 6-6 lighting there may be a light sensor on top of the instrument panel or on the windshield near the rearview mirror, if equipped. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise the headlamps will come on when ...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 lighting 6-7 the transmission is in r (reverse). Afl is not immediately operable after starting the vehicle; driving a short distance is required to calibrate the afl. See exterior lamp controls on p...

  • Page 206: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 6-8 lighting interior lighting instrument panel illumination control the brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D (instrument panel illumination): mo...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 lighting 6-9 reading lamps there are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading ...

  • Page 208: Lighting Features

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 6-10 lighting lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly at night when k is pressed on the remote key...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 lighting 6-11 when the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prev...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 6-12 lighting 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 on. This protec...

  • Page 211: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, aud...

  • Page 212: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 213: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 214

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 8-2 climate controls 5. Auto (automatic operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear window defogger 8. Recirculation climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 climate controls 8-3 climate control status screen the climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the faceplate are adjusted. The air delivery mode can be adjus...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 8-4 climate controls w / x (driver and passenger temperature controls): the temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. Pre...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 climate controls 8-5 to change the current mode, select one of the following: y (vent): air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (bi-level): air is divided between the instrument panel outl...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 8-6 climate controls manual recirculation mode is not available when in defrost or defog modes. Auto defog: the climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside t...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 climate controls 8-7 press c or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. See heated and ventilated seats on page 1-10. Remote start climate control operation: if equipped with the remote start fe...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 8-8 climate controls quality sensor will not maintain recirculation for an extended period to prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming too dry or stuffy. Under certain conditions, the air qua...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 climate controls 8-9 2. Rear climate temperature control 3. Sync (synchronized temperatures) 4. Rear o (on/off) 5. Rear auto (automatic operation) 6. Front (front climate control touch screen) 7. Rea...

  • Page 222: Air Vents

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 8-10 climate controls +/− (temperature control): press or press and hold the rear temperature control buttons or touch screen to adjust the rear passenger temperature. Press + for warmer air and pre...

  • Page 223: Maintenance

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 climate controls 8-11 operation tips . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. . Keep the path under the ...

  • Page 224: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 8-12 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 225: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehicle . . . . . . ....

  • Page 226: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-2 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-81 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-81 trailer towing ...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-3 stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving. . Wait until the vehicle is parked to ret...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-4 driving and operating control of a vehicle braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Braking braking action involves perception time...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-5 steering, but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds. See your dealer for service. Electric power steering the vehicle has electric power steering. It does not ...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-6 driving and operating 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 and then, if the...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-7 control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-8 driving and operating enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when ...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-9 warning (continued) reduce brake performance, and could result in a loss of braking. Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep do...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-10 driving and operating 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 greater follow...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-11 warning (continued) . Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air. . Fully open the air outlets on or under...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-12 driving and operating rocking the vehicle to get it out turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth betw...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-13 tire and loading information label label example 1. Number of occupant seating positions 2. Maximum vehicle capacity weight 3. Size of the original equipment tires 4. Reco...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-14 driving and operating “steps for determining correct load limit– 1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs." on your vehicle’s pl...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-15 example 1 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available occupant and ca...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-16 driving and operating 3. Available cargo weight = 0 kg (0 lbs). Refer to the vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seatin...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-17 warning (continued) maximum front or rear gross axle weight rating (gawr). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of...

  • Page 242: Starting And

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-18 driving and operating starting and operating new vehicle break-in follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period ...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-19 ignition positions the vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Pressing the button cycles it through three modes: acc/accessory, on/run/start, an...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-20 driving and operating do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. If the vehicle mus...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-21 on/run/start (green indicator light): this mode is for driving and starting. With the ignition off, and the brake pedal applied, pressing the button once will place the ig...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-22 driving and operating starting procedure 1. If equipped with the keyless access system, the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter must be in the vehicle. Put your foot on the brake pedal and p...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-23 { caution cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the ignition to the start position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the c...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-24 driving and operating shifting into park use this procedure to shift into p (park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See electric parking brake on page 9-34. 2. Move the ...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-25 torque lock torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the...

  • Page 250: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-26 driving and operating parking over things that burn { warning things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or oth...

  • Page 251: Automatic

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-27 warning (continued) if unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only with the windows completely down. . Have t...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-28 driving and operating if the vehicles has engine rpo: . Ltg, it is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission with either all-wheel drive (awd) or rear-wheel drive (rwd). . Lfx and awd, it ...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-29 caution (continued) the vehicle warranty. Shift to r (reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. R (reverse): use this gear to back up. At low vehicle speeds, r (reverse)...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-30 driving and operating downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding. See “skidding” under loss of control on page 9-6. M (manual mode): this mode can be ent...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-31 vehicles with tap shift have controls on back of the steering wheel to manually shift the automatic transmission. To enter permanent tap mode: 1. With the shift lever in d...

  • Page 256: Drive Systems

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-32 driving and operating when accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, it is suggested to shift into second gear. A higher gear allows the vehicle to gain more traction on...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-33 if there is a problem with abs, this warning light stays on. See antilock brake system (abs) warning light on page 5-27. If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes nec...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-34 driving and operating electric parking brake the vehicle has an electric parking brake (epb). The switch for the epb is on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The epb can a...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-35 parking brake status light is flashing. See your dealer. See parking brake light on page 5-27. If the amber parking brake warning light is on, lift up on the epb switch an...

  • Page 260: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-36 driving and operating automatic epb release the epb will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration when t...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-37 stabilitrak activates when the computer senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. Stabilitrak selectively applies ...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-38 driving and operating 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 stays on, the vehicl...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-39 if tcs is limiting wheel spin when the y button is pressed, the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning. To turn off both tcs and stabilitrak, press and ho...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-40 driving and operating on the center console to make a mode selection. The first press of the switch will show the current mode. Subsequent presses will scroll though the available modes. The to...

  • Page 265: Cruise Control

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 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 or in heavy traffi...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-42 driving and operating +res (resume/accelerate): press the control up briefly to +res to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is a...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-43 increasing speed while cruise control is at a set speed if the cruise control system is already activated: . Press and hold +res up until the desired speed is reached, the...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-44 driving and operating passing another vehicle while using cruise control use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow do...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-45 if a vehicle is detected in your path, acc can apply acceleration or limited, moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap. To disengage acc, apply the brake. I...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-46 driving and operating warning (continued) . Visibility is low, such as in fog, rain, or snow conditions. Adaptive cruise control performance is limited under these conditions. . On slippery roa...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-47 3 (follow distance gap): press to select a following gap time (or distance) setting for acc of far, medium, or near. Setting adaptive cruise control if the cruise control ...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-48 driving and operating increasing speed while acc is at a set speed if acc is already activated, do one of the following: . Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press set– down. Relea...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-49 . To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments, press set− down to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. . To decrease the...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-50 driving and operating alerting the driver without head-up display with head-up display if acc is engaged, driver action may be required when acc cannot apply sufficient braking because of appro...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-51 when braking is active, the brake lamps will come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually. This is normal. Stationar...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-52 driving and operating notification to resume acc acc will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. If the stopped vehicle ahead has d...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-53 acc override if using the accelerator pedal while acc is active, a warning message on the dic and in the hud (if equipped) will indicate that automatic braking will not oc...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-54 driving and operating when following a vehicle and entering a curve, acc may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not ap...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-55 do not use acc on hills and when towing a trailer do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driv...

  • Page 280: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-56 driving and operating driver assistance systems this vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving, backing, and parking. Read this ent...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-57 audible or safety alert seat some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume of the warning chime, see “comfort and convenie...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-58 driving and operating warning (continued) actual distances. Do not back the vehicle using only the rvc screen, during longer, higher speed backing maneuvers, or where there could be cross traff...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-59 (urpa) has detected an object. This triangle changes from amber to red and increases in size the closer the object. On vehicles with the rear cross traffic alert (rcta), a...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-60 driving and operating the instrument cluster may have a parking assist display with bars that show “distance to object” and object location information for the parking assist system. As the obj...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-61 warning (continued) below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle. In some situations, such as at higher backing speeds, there may not be enough time ...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-62 driving and operating brake may be set. To disengage the electric parking brake, see electric parking brake on page 9-34. When it is safe, pressing the accelerator pedal firmly at any time will...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-63 automatic parking assist (apa) if equipped, automatic parking assist (apa) searches for and steers the vehicle into parallel parking spots. When using apa, you must still ...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-64 driving and operating apa will instruct the vehicle to stop once a large enough space is found. Follow the instructions in the dic. When instructed to drive in reverse, shift to r (reverse) to ...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-65 when the system does not seem to work properly the apa system may require a short period of driving along curves to calibrate. Assistance systems for driving if equipped, ...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-66 driving and operating fca can be disabled with the fca steering wheel control, or if your vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control (acc), through vehicle personalization. See the “auto ...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-67 without head-up display when your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red fca display will flash on the windshield. Also, eight high-pitched beeps...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-68 driving and operating without adaptive cruise control the collision alert control is on the steering wheel. Press 3 or [ to set the fca timing to far, medium, near, or on some vehicles, off. Th...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-69 active emergency braking system if the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc) it also has the active emergency braking system, which includes intelligent brake assist (...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-70 driving and operating warning (continued) acp may not: . Respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians, or animals. . Detect a vehicle ahead on winding or hilly roads. . Detect a stopped or slow-mov...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-71 automatic braking can be disabled or reduced through vehicle personalization. See the “auto collision preparation” portion of “collision/detection systems” under vehicle p...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-72 driving and operating sbza detection zones the sbza sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (11 ft). The height of the zone is approximately...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-73 sbza can be disabled through vehicle personalization. See “collision/detection systems” under vehicle personalization on page 5-58. If sbza is disabled by the driver, the ...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-74 driving and operating lane departure warning (ldw) if equipped, ldw may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may provide a warning if the vehicle is crossing a detected l...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-75 how the system works the ldw camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror. To turn ldw on and off, press @ on the center stack. The control indicator wi...

  • Page 300: Fuel

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-76 driving and operating { warning ldw does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects the lane markings. Ldw may not detect the lane markings if the camera sensor is blocked b...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-77 if the vehicle has the 2.0l l4 turbo engine, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 95 ron or higher. You can use regular unleaded gasoline rated at ...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-78 driving and operating performance. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, see your dealer for service. Fuel additives gasoline should contain detergent additives that help ...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-79 to open the fuel door, push and release the rearward center edge of the door. If equipped, the fuel door is locked when the vehicle doors are locked. Press k on the rke tr...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-80 driving and operating { warning attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel spillage and damage the capless fuel system. This could cause a fire and you or others could...

  • Page 305: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-81 trailer towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with pr...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-82 driving and operating { warning when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. When towing a tr...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-83 passing more passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond th...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-84 driving and operating when towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is tur...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-85 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance when trailer towing the vehicle needs service ...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-86 driving and operating weight of the trailer tongue the tongue load (1) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The gross vehic...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 driving and operating 9-87 towing equipment hitches use the correct hitch equipment. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance. . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. D...

  • Page 312: Conversions And

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 9-88 driving and operating conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment { caution some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by ...

  • Page 313: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks doing your own service ...

  • Page 314: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-2 vehicle care wheel replacement . . . . . . . . 10-68 tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 jump starting jump starting . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 315: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-3 vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always fol...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-4 vehicle care 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release handle. The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center. Push the handle to the right and at the ...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview 2.0l l4 engine.

  • Page 318

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-6 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-24. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-28. 3. Engine compartment fuse block on page 10...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-7 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 320

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-8 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-24. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-28. 3. Engine compartment fuse block on page 10...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-9 checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipst...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-10 vehicle care { caution do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-11 viscosity grade sae 5w-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as sae 10w-30, 10w-40, or 20w-50. Cold temperature operation: in ...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-12 vehicle care engine oil life system when to change engine oil this vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of fact...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-13 2. Press the sel button and hold to clear the change engine oil soon message and reset the oil life at 100%. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time ...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-14 vehicle care procedure is difficult, this should be done at the dealer. Contact the dealer for additional information. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in maintenance schedu...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-15 1. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (1). 2. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) and wiring attachment to cover. 3. Remove the screws (3) on top of th...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-16 vehicle care { warning operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-17 { warning an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underh...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-18 vehicle care the following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see engine overheating on page 10-22. Wha...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-19 caution (continued) engine cooling parts. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only the proper mixture of engine coolant for the cooling system. See recom...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-20 vehicle care if no problem is found, check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the bottom of the fill neck, add a 50/5...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-21 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap from the top chamber when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-22 vehicle care { caution if the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Check the level in the ...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-23 warning (continued) the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, t...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-24 vehicle care washer fluid what to use when windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperat...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-25 brakes this vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-26 vehicle care if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced, be sure to get new,...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-27 warning (continued) or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When the brake fluid falls t...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-28 vehicle care battery the battery is in the trunk, behind the trim panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new batte...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-29 power distribution fuse block, the following steps must be performed to calibrate the electronic throttle control. If this is not done, the engine will not run properly. 1. Turn t...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-30 vehicle care 2. Drain plug to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, on the transfer case, some lubricant wi...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-31 automatic transmission shift lock control function check { warning when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could b...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-32 vehicle care . To check the p (park) mechanism's holding ability: with the engine running, shift to p (park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer ...

  • Page 345: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-33 windshield replacement the windshield is part of the hud system. If the vehicle has to have the windshield replaced, get one that is designed for hud or the hud image may look out...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-34 vehicle care high intensity discharge (hid) lighting { warning the high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components,...

  • Page 347: Electrical System

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-35 to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the center of the vehicle. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove. 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwi...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-36 vehicle care replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choo...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-37 to check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical ...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-38 vehicle care number usage 1 not used 2 not used *3 not used 4 body control module 6 5 not used 6 driver power seat 7 not used *8 headlamp washer relay 9 not used 10 not used 11 not used.

  • Page 351

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-39 number usage 12 not used 13 passenger power seat 14 body control module 5 15 front wiper 16 not used *17 headlamp washer 18 not used 19 antilock brake system pump 20 antilock brak...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-40 vehicle care number usage 40 engine control module 41 fuel heater *42 air solenoid relay 43 washer 44 not used 45 front washer relay 46 not used 47 instrument panel body ignition 48 fuel syste...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-41 number usage *65 right high intensity discharge headlamp 66 headlamp high left/right 67 horn 68 horn relay 69 cooling fan 70 aero shutter 71 transmission control module ignition n...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-42 vehicle care to install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument pan...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-43 mini fuses usage 2 motorized cupholder 3 electric steering column lock 4 data link connector 5 heater, ventilation, and air conditioning control 6 tilt and telescope steering colu...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-44 vehicle care j case fuses usage 31 spare 32 spare 33 front heater, ventilation, and air conditioning blower circuit breakers usage cb1 retained accessory power/accessory power outlet power cb7...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-45 number usage *1 electronic limited slip differential/dc dc transformer 2 left window 3 body control module 8 *4 a/c inverter 5 passive entry passive start battery 1 6 body control...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-46 vehicle care number usage 9 rear window defogger 10 glass break *11 trailer connector 12 onstar (if equipped) 13 right window 14 electric parking brake 15 not used 16 trunk release *17 run rel...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-47 number usage 32 theft module/ universal garage door opener/rain sensor *33 upa *34 radio/dvd 35 not used *36 trailer 37 fuel pump/fuel system control module 38 not used 39 not use...

  • Page 360: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-48 vehicle care wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and whe...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-49 warning (continued) . Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them. . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, et...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-50 vehicle care winter driving conditions, but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice-covered roads. See winter tires on page 10-50. Winter ti...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-51 warning (continued) reduced during severe maneuvers. Driving too fast could cause loss of control and you or others could be injured. Do not drive over 90 km/h (55 mph) when the l...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-52 vehicle care { caution using liquid sealants can damage the tire valves and tire pressure monitor sensors in the run-flat tires. This damage is not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use ...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-53 caution (continued) overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The tir...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-54 vehicle care remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get the pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommen...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-55 vehicles with 245/40r18 93y and 275/35r18 95y size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the cold inf...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-56 vehicle care accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signi...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-57 condition exists. Tpms sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The tpms sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires a...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-58 vehicle care the tpms can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See tire inspection on page 10-61, tire rotation on page 10-61, and tires on...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-59 message should go off when the tpms sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully. See your dealer for service. . Replacement tires or wheels do ...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-60 vehicle care the tpms sensor matching process is: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Place the vehicle power mode in on/run/start. See ignition positions on page 9-19. 3. Make sure the tire pressure...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-61 11. Press engine start/stop to turn the ignition off. 12. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading information label. Tire ins...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-62 vehicle care rotation, check the wheel alignment. See when it is time for new tires on page 10-63 and wheel replacement on page 10-68. Directional tires should not be rotated. Each tire and wh...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-63 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 pressure on page 10-52 ...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-64 vehicle care treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. See tire ...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-65 buying new tires gm has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet general motors tire performance criteria...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-66 vehicle care { warning tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center shoul...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-67 warning (continued) a tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If the vehicle tires must be replaced with...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-68 vehicle care { warning if different sized wheels are used, there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. This increases...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-69 replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or tire pressure monitor system (tpms) sensors with new gm original equipment parts. { warning using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel b...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-70 vehicle care tire chains { warning if the vehicle has p245/40r18, 245/40r18, 275/35r18, or 255/ 35r19 size tires, do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a v...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-71 caution (continued) fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If the chains contact the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, ...

  • Page 384: Jump Starting

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-72 vehicle care jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10-28. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start yo...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-73 2. Good battery negative terminal 3. Discharged battery remote positive terminal 4. Discharged battery remote negative ground terminal the jump start positive terminal (1) and neg...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-74 vehicle care 4. Set the ignition to off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed. { warning an electric fan can start up even when th...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-75 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the posit...

  • Page 388: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-76 vehicle care towing the vehicle { caution incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to the chassis co...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-77 two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly tow...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-78 vehicle care caution (continued) damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle was not designed to b...

  • Page 391: Appearance Care

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-79 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer instructions. 7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicl...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-80 vehicle care { caution do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covere...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-81 finish care application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaire...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-82 vehicle care . Use a cleaning solution approved for aluminum. Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can damage the moldings. . Always dilute a concentrated cleaner...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-83 { caution failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. { caution using wax on low gloss black finish strip...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-84 vehicle care 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 and/ or tires. When...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-85 steering, suspension, and chassis components visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a ye...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-86 vehicle care interior care to prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer col...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-87 streaks and attracts dirt. Do not use solutions that contain strong or caustic soap. . Do not heavily saturate the upholstery when cleaning. . Do not use solvents or cleaners cont...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-88 vehicle care . For solid soils, remove as much as possible prior to vacuuming. To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water. Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent li...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-89 { caution do not attach a device with a suction cup to the display. This may cause damage and would not be covered by the warranty. Instrument panel, leather, vinyl, other plastic...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-90 vehicle care cargo cover and convenience net wash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water, and then dry completely. Care of safety belts keep belt...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 vehicle care 10-91 . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. . Do not place one floor mat on top of another. The driver side floor mat is held in place by two button-type retainers. Removing...

  • Page 404: Notes

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 10-92 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 405: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 recommended fluids, ...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 11-2 service and maintenance . Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. . Use the recommended fuel. See recommended fuel on page 9-76. { warning performing maintenance work...

  • Page 407: Maintenance

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 service and maintenance 11-3 maintenance schedule when the change engine oil soon message displays change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 10-8. An emission control service. When the cha...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 11-4 service and maintenance . Tire wear inspection. See tire inspection on page 10-61. . Rotate tires if necessary. See tire rotation on page 10-61. . Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, w...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 service and maintenance 11-5 at each fuel stop . Engine oil level check. See engine oil on page 10-8. . Engine coolant level check. See engine coolant on page 10-17. . Windshield washer fluid level c...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 11-6 service and maintenance replacement may also be needed if you notice reduced air flow, windows fogging up, or odors. Your dealer can help you determine when it is the right time to replace the f...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 service and maintenance 11-7 . Engine drive belts inspection for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage (or every 10 years, whichever occurs first). Replace, if needed. . Replace brake fluid (o...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 11-8 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 ® specification of...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 service and maintenance 11-9 usage fluid/lubricant hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, and release pawl lubriplate lubricant aerosol (gm part no. 89021668) or lubricant meeti...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 11-10 service and maintenance part gm part number acdelco part number spark plugs 2.0l l4 engine 12647827 41-125 3.6l v6 engine (lfx) 12622561 41-109 wiper blades driver side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 23144...

  • Page 415: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 service and maintenance 11-11 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the ...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 11-12 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 417: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 418

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 12-2 technical data service parts identification label this label, on the spare tire cover, has the following information: . Vehicle identification number (vin). . Model designation. . Paint informat...

  • Page 419: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 technical data 12-3 vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11-8 for...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 12-4 technical data application capacities metric english rear axle (with limited slip) 1.2 l 1.3 qt wheel nut torque 150 y 110 lb ft all capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to t...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 technical data 12-5 engine drive belt routing 2.0l l4 engine 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 422: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 12-6 technical data 2 notes.

  • Page 423: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 customer information 13-1 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy vehicle data recording and privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 event data recorders . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 13-2 customer information designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The edr in this vehicle is designed to recor...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 customer information 13-3 required by law. Data that gm collects or receives may also be used for gm research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and...

  • Page 426: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882317) - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 13-4 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 427

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-22, 9-69 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . 9-44 a...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 i-2 index brake parking, electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-34 system warning light . . . . . . . .5-26 brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-32 assist...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 index i-3 cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46 cruise control, active . . . . . . . . . 9-44 cupholde...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 i-4 index engine (cont'd) drive belt routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-5 exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26 oil life system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 oil messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48 overh...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 index i-5 h halogen bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 6-7 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 headlamps adaptive forwa...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 i-6 index lamps (cont'd) messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50 on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34 reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 lane departure warning (ldw) . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 index i-7 messages airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-55 battery voltage and charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44 brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45 door ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 434

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 i-8 index passenger sensing system . . . 3-35 personalization vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-58 power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 index i-9 safety belts (cont'd) reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 replacing after a crash . . . . . .3-26 use during pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-24 safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 safety sys...

  • Page 436

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 i-10 index system active emergency braking . . . .9-69 forward collision alert (fca) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-65 infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 13-3 systems driver assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56 t ...

  • Page 437

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 index i-11 w warning brake system light . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 lane departure (ldw) . . . . . . .9-74 warning lights, gauges, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 438: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2014 - crc - 9/19/13 i-12 index 2 notes.